Geoff wrote:
>On a slightly different note, I am pretty sure that there was a time when
users could *both* place polygons on Power Plane layers *and* define split
planes on these layers, and these were *different* beasts. As such,
"standard" polygons (also) removed copper from *within* their perimeters
(remembering that Power Plane layers are *negative* layers), while split
planes *only* removed copper on their (perimeter) *boundaries*. In some
instances, e.g. PCBs incorporating modems, the loss of the genuine polygon
feature is annoying, as users currently have to effectively "pour" their own
"polygons" in the regions concerned themselves. As such, it would be nice if
this feature could be restored.<
Geoff,
I agree, I miss this feature that was last seen in Version 2.8. I used it
often to isolate out Tel-Com signals from planes for FCC part 68
compliance. I have managed to figure out some work arounds, but it would be
nice to have polygons restored to planes.
Mike Reagan
EDSI
Frederick MD
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