Route Keepout Question

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jom
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Route Keepout Question

#1 Post by jom » 08 Oct 2021, 06:54

Hello

I was wondering why a route keep out on, say, the top layer shows up as blank squares on the inner layers. For whatever reason it does not happen with the bottom layer.

I'm not sure what the purpose of this was but I don't remember this being the case in earlier versions. The problem is that it makes it look like the metal is missing on these layers when in fact if you look at the gerbers (for example) these blank areas do not show up. it is very misleading so I don't see the necessity of this.

Thanks for any info you can give.

jom

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Re: Route Keepout Question

#2 Post by Tomg » 08 Oct 2021, 10:56

Route Keepout visibility is dependent upon the "Layer Display Mode" setting...
* When set to "Current Only", Route Keepout will not be visible on other layers.
* When set to "All Layers", Route Keepout will be visible on all layers.
* When set to "Contrast", Route Keepout visibility on the other layers will be subject to the "Contrast Level" setting.

A copper pour will also affect Route Keepout visibility on other layers.
Tom

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Re: Route Keepout Question

#3 Post by jom » 09 Oct 2021, 13:56

Thanks for that! Much appreciated.

jom

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