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How are layout cells for top and bottom layers handled in Microwave Office?

Zeke KJ7NLL

Hello, all of our layout cells are designed using the copper layer "Cu_1", which is the top layer of copper on the circuit board.

If I want to reuse a layout cell on the bottom ("Cu_4"), do I have to duplicate the layout cell and change the model layer to "Cu_4"?

If there is a "proper" way to do this without duplicating the layout cell, then please let me know because if I have to make a change in a layout cell I would prefer to do it in one place on the top and bottom of the board!

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-Zeke 
 
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  • Hi Zeke,

    You can try going to the layout cell and changing the Z-axis. I cannot upload images to the forums currently so I will give you some steps.

    To do this, go to the layout and click the layout cell to highlight it. Right-click the highlighted layout cell and go down to shape properties. Under shape properties, there is a section at the bottom called Z Position. Under Z Position, there are options to change the EM Layer, Offset and to Flip the Z axis. Try those options to see if they accomplish what you are trying to do.

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