Defining a keepout layer

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Skynet
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Defining a keepout layer

#1 Post by Skynet » 19 Jul 2010, 05:12

How is it possible to select a "keepout layer" on my pcb, so that I can force the copper pour utility
not to pour copper on this selected "keepout layer".

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Skynet

tinker1
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Re: Defining a keepout layer

#2 Post by tinker1 » 19 Jul 2010, 12:32

What you can do is to define more than one copper pour areas.

Define the areas you want to have the pour.

Alex
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Re: Defining a keepout layer

#3 Post by Alex » 19 Jul 2010, 19:20

Select "Route keepout" from drop-down box on drawing panel, then select a shape type from the same panel and draw it on design area. Then do not forget to update copper pour(s).

Skynet
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Re: Defining a keepout layer

#4 Post by Skynet » 20 Jul 2010, 06:21

Tested it , Works 100%

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Alex
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