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Create shape from lines (compose shape?)

Leotordo

Hello,

 I've a board with complex outline

I loaded DXF file on an unused graphical layer.

I changed to Design Outline.

Now I've to z-copy this outline for package and route keepin, but z-copy needs a shape.

If I use the command Create Shape From Lines the shape is filled and I can get simple shape-outline.

What's wrong? I found on forum some thread about the command "Compose shape" but I think I was on older version of Orcad.

Any idea?

Thanks

Stefano

  • steve

    Design_Outline MUST also be a closed shape so make sure that's what you are using. Turn off the unused graphical layer. When you invoke the command check the Options Pane for class/subclass. if you pick Etch/Top it will create a shape. Make sure you pick the correct class/subclass and you should be fine.

  • Leotordo

    Hello

    I moved lines to board geometry silk screen

    All layer off except silk screen

    I run Creat Shape From Lines command and a Filled shape is created

         

  • steve
    in reply to Leotordo

    I'm confused, compose the shape onto Board_Geometry / Design_outline which gives you an unfilled shape on that subclass then use Shape - ZCopy to contract that onto Route_Keepin / Package Keepin. Why are you going to Silkscsreen_Top ?

  • Leotordo
    in reply to steve

    sorry for my english

    I don't compose the shape. I import the outline from DXF to board geometry Design outline.

    If I try with Z-Copy doesn't work because del outline isn't a closed polygon

    Stefano

  • steve
    in reply to Leotordo

    No worries, Ok so import the DXF to a dummy layer (Board_Geometry / Assembly_Details). One it's there use Shape Create Shape from Lines, set the Options to Board_Geometry / Design_Outline then window the imported bits and you should get a close shape on Board_Geometry / Design_Outline. Turn off or delete the Assembly_Details layer and then use ZCopy to make the Route_Keepin / Package Keepin based on the Design_Outline.

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