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    How to Switch Layers During Routing in Altium Designer 19

    December 12, 2018

    Learn how you can quickly change and switch between layers during interactive routing.

    To learn more about Altium Designer 19, listen to Altium Engineer David Marrakchi discuss this latest Altium Designer release with Judy Warner on the OnTrack Podcast. 

    Or follow us on the Altium Designer Youtube Channel to stay up to date with the latest.

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