void on shape conversion

Allegro PCB Editor will not allow you to copy one void from one shape to another shape.

Workaround:

Create a route keepout (RKO) for the void and copy the RKO to other areas/shapes.

To do this:

1. Select Shape > Decompose Shape and select the shape with the void that you would like to copy. This will create a set of lines on the class/subclass that includes both the shape outline and the void outline

2. Turn off all layers except the Drawing Format/Construction class/subclass for easier viewing.

3. Select Shape > Compose Shape. Under the Options tab change the Active class/subclass to Route Keepout/Subclass Layer X where you want the keepout. Select all lines of the void outline that you want to copy, either one at a time or by drawing a window around them.

4. This will create a Route Keepout shape that will void etch on the specified class/subclass and can be copied to other shapes and subclasses using Edit > Change.

Another option is to use Edit > Z-Copy to convert the existing Static Shape to Dynamic while preserving the Net Name/Voids.

The only issue here is it will not allow it to be created on the same layer. Hence after Z-Copy is complete you need to use Edit > Change to move it back.

If Route Keepouts are needed. Define another static shape on top of the existing one and use Shape > Void Element to void the new shape to the old. This will create individual shapes in the void opening which can be copied to the Route Keepout Subclass using Z-Copy.

thank u for ur response.

yes, this works.

 how can i do the other way around?

is there a way to convert a shape on a route keepout into a void in a shape?

regards

masa

thank u for ur response.

yes, this works.

 how can i do the other way around?

is there a way to convert a shape on a route keepout into a void in a shape?

regards

masa