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changing layers in skill???

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archive over 18 years ago

I'm trying to change the layer (tx_layer) of a db object with skill.  For example, let's say I have an object that is simply a rectangle of M1.  Is there a way to change that object to be the same size rect, but of M1?  I'm looking through the documentation, but I don't see any functions that allow you do to this.


Originally posted in cdnusers.org by clafrieda
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    archive over 18 years ago

    Hello,

    If you like to do this interactive too, when working on selected objects, you could
    define bindkeys to change the layers of selected objects. I use this regularly to
    change the layer from one metal to another or to poly. With Shift-Alt-1 to M1, Shift-Alt-2 to
    M2 etc. Works on single or multiple selected paths or polygons. I also use it
    when creating layouts to follow paths by changing one selected path deliberately
    to another layer (and don't forget to change it back!) to easily follow it accross
    the design.

    If you want you can look at my bindkeys at:
    http://relyveld.wordpress.com/ - Relyveld's blog - cadence page

    Greetings, William.


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by relyveld
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    archive over 18 years ago

    Hello,

    If you like to do this interactive too, when working on selected objects, you could
    define bindkeys to change the layers of selected objects. I use this regularly to
    change the layer from one metal to another or to poly. With Shift-Alt-1 to M1, Shift-Alt-2 to
    M2 etc. Works on single or multiple selected paths or polygons. I also use it
    when creating layouts to follow paths by changing one selected path deliberately
    to another layer (and don't forget to change it back!) to easily follow it accross
    the design.

    If you want you can look at my bindkeys at:
    http://relyveld.wordpress.com/ - Relyveld's blog - cadence page

    Greetings, William.


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by relyveld
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