Re: gEDA-user: copper fill

[Phil Frost <indigo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 08:35:16PM -0400, DJ Delorie wrote:
> 
> > How do you do a copper fill on a layer full of routes?  In other words, 
> > to put copper in between all the routed traces.  Placing a rectangle or 
> > polygon just covers everything.
> 
> This is becoming a FAQ.  You need to set the "new lines/arcs clear
> polygons" flag before you start your board.  Having already placed
> non-clearing lines, you now need to select them all and clear the
> "join" flag so that they no longer join polygons.
> 
> http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:pcb_tips#the_polygons_are_shorting_my_tracks_what_can_i_do_about_it

Maybe it's just now becoming an FAQ, but it's been confusing people all
along. Maybe it's not a very good default.


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