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How to convert the filled shape to unfilled shape

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MAAC over 2 years ago

I have encountered a problem where I have to convert the filled dynamic copper shape to unfilled section. The available solutions are changing shape type from dynamic shape to static shape/ dynamic solid to xhatch. Is there any other way to convert filled shape to unfilled

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  • avant
    0 avant over 2 years ago

    You can edit the shape and manually add a void. If you want to convert the entire shape to an unfilled shape, use the decompose shape command.

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  • masamasa
    0 masamasa over 2 years ago

    u can set the filled and unfilled shapes by adjusting the shape transparency on the color dialog.

    selecting transparent can give us unfileld shapes and selecting opaque can give us filled shapes.

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    0 TCHA over 2 years ago in reply to masamasa

    You can enable the variable 'no_shape_fill' from Setup > User Preferences > Display/Shape_fill to unfill the shapes. However, this will affect all shapes on the board.

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