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Solid filled shapes

Hi there, I am revising a board file that was originally done in June, 2006. There are a lot of shapes on them and they are classified as solid filled. Being a newbie, I'm not sure what this means. They look like they are dynamic filled but don't seem to behave the same way. Should I convert them to dynamic filled or just leave them? Thanks in advance for your input. Jackie

Originally posted in cdnusers.org by Jackie

archive over 17 years ago

Do you mean Static solid filled? The size and purpose of the shape is also important in determining the type of copper fill to use. Static shapes will reduce the size and complexity of your design file, but they will not automatically update when changes are made. Without knowing the specifics of the design, it is difficult to make a blanket recommendation on the type of shape to use. Dynamic shapes have the advantage of changing with the design, while static shapes take less space, and shape commands fru faster.
Regards,

Originally posted in cdnusers.org by Hpattie
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archive over 17 years ago

What class are the shapes? Etch? or something else?

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archive over 17 years ago

They are not static shapes, but not dynamic either. They are etch and they update, but not the way dynamic shapes update. I think the board may have been created using V.14. (before dynamic shapes?) I was just wondering if I should change them to dynamic or if I could just leave them.

Thanks!

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archive over 17 years ago

If they gerber out fine, and DRC properly (after you make ECO changes, I'm assuming you're updating the board right?), I'd leave them alone. Funny things 'can' happen when you change shapes from Static to Dynamic (yes, the older ones are now considered Static).

If all works well now... don't break the 'machine'. :)

Good day.
Mitch

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archive over 17 years ago

Thanks Mitch. That's exactly the information I was looking for!
Jackie

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