This command allows you to create a copper area by drawing it as a polyline.
In addition to simple linear segments, arcs and curves can also be included.
Example of how to draw a copper polyline
To draw the copper area shown above:
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Choose the command PCB » Copper » Filling » Polyline or click on the tool
in the toolbar.
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Activate the tool menu with the secondary mouse button and choose the command Set width. In the dialog box specify the thickness of the polyline and click on Ok.
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Position the pointer and click on point (1) to start drawing the shape.
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Complete the first segment by specifying its end point (2). You can use the pointing device or you can open the dialog box for entering values. In the dialog box, the coordinates of the endpoint can be specified as follows:
By typing the point coordinates directly.
By specifying the offset from the starting point.
Specifying the inclination of the line relative to the horizontal axis and its length.
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Activate the tool menu with the secondary mouse button and choose the Tool » Arc: Start, Center, End Angle command.
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Move the mouse over point (3) and click to specify the center of the arc.
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Activate the tool menu with the secondary mouse button and choose the Toggle direction command or press TAB.
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Move the mouse over point (4) and click to specify the end point of the arc or press INS and specify an angle of 270°.
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Activate the tool menu with the secondary mouse button and choose the command Tool » Line.
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Drag the mouse to draw the next segment and click on point (5).
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Press ENTER to end the command.
Commands and options
To repeat the command press the SPACEBAR.
To close the tool without drawing the object press ESC.
To remove the last segment press BACKSPACE.
To change the direction of arc, press TAB.
To end the insertion of the points of a spline choose the command Ends the current segment in the tool menu.
Press ENTER to end the command.
To specify the coordinates of the points or the value of the lengths you can use the pointing device or you can press INS to open the dialog box for entering values.
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You can set the shape of the polyline ends in the Object properties: Copper dialog box.