XHatch Area Control

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Hi everyone, 
 Initially, I had a design with a copper created in outer layer (type shape: dynamic copper). I want to change a part of this shape into Xhatch shape (note that the whole shape is not changed but only a small part is defined). This operation is similar to controlling "constraint region" on the Allegro tool. 
 I understand the change in shape from dynamic to Xhatch as follows. I choose Select shape -> Left click on the shape you want to change -> Right click -> Parameters. A window appear Fill style: Xhatch, then fill some value about the line width, spacing, Angle or Border width, .... 
 I realize that this changes the whole shape area, I just want to change a small area on it as specified, , not want to change the entire shape. 
 Can someone help me? 
 Thanks so much!

oldmouldy · Accepted Answer

"A" way to do this is to have two shapes, one filled and one Xhatch. Edit the Filled Shape boundary to expose the required XHatch area and, possibly, Waive the Same Net Shape to Shape DRC, if enabled. You can trim the boundaries to get a small overlap but you will require the overlap to ensure a connection and the overlap will cause a DRC if Same Net Shape to Shape Spacing is enabled. If the Same Net checking isn't enabled, you should not see the DRC.

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