Pads on Copper Pour

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Pads on Copper Pour

#1 Post by tlmp » 24 Apr 2022, 20:35

Hello, I have added a pad to the ground plane / copper pour of my layout. When I examine the copper pour, I can see that the pad has keepout around it and is only connected to the pour with the thermal spokes. Is there any way to connect the pad directly to the CP without the thermal spokes? I actually was able to achieve this in a layout I did a few years ago, but I've since forgotten how to do it. I certainly don't remember it being difficult to do in any way.

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Re: Pads on Copper Pour

#2 Post by Tomg » 25 Apr 2022, 07:33

Right-click on the pad and select "Thermal Settings..." in the context menu.
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Re: Pads on Copper Pour

#3 Post by tlmp » 25 Apr 2022, 13:42

Yes, absolutely!

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