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converting multiple line segments into unfilled shape

Jamez

Hello, I have a board outline in dxf format. When I import it into an Allegro symbol, it breaks from one line into many segments.

How can I convert the multiple segments back into an unfilled shape so I can use it as my board outline and Zcopy to other things such as route keepin?

Thanks,

Jim

  • oldmouldy
    When importing the DXF data, map the required outline to BOARD GEOMETRY/ASSEMBLY_DETAIL, try to keep the DXF data restricted to just the outline on that layer, rather than including details like Mounting holes and filled shapes. Once imported, set the display for just the Board Outine/Assembly_Detail color. Then, from the Menu use Shape>Compose Shape, use the Options tab to specify Board Geometry/Outline as the target class and subclass, the other defaults will typically be good to use, window select the items in the design canvas and right-click>Done to complete. Compose shape will have completed the shape and placed it on the Outline Subclass, you will then be able to use Z-Copy to Copy + Contract the shape for Keepins.
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