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multie trace layers

Question asked by RBONTHOND on Oct 24, 2003
Latest reply on Oct 24, 2003 by mfredrik

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Hello,

Is it possible to use more layers when when drawing a path/trace ?

Basically I want to draw an additional "clearance" layer around a path, so the user can see howmuch distance he has to other layout components.

If possible this layer should only be available at drawing time, not in the layout itself.

With regards,

Robbin

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mfredrik Oct 24, 2003 7:01 AM
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The only way I can think of doing this is to create your own component, which uses an artwork macro to draw the trace on different layers. One layer represents the trace and the other, slightly larger, represents the clearance. when you view/export the design you can just turn off that clearance layer. A straight line, like a microstrip is easy to do. It will be worse to implement a 100% replacement of a trace with several vertex points/bends which the user can insert by clicking on the points in the layout. It can be done but it requires some AEL coding.
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