How do I Make sure the arc is copper?

On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM, DJ Delorie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> > I created a .8 mil ring, 4 arcs in a circle, in PCB.  I then
> > attached a via to the ring.  Finally I copied everything to the
> > buffer and did a Buffer>Convert buffer to element.  I saved this as
> > electrode.fp.  I'd like to end up with a pin on a ring of copper and
> > the solder mask covering the ring.  How do I make sure the ring is
> > made of copper?  After I converted the buffer to an element it just
> > showed a via with a pin number and a diamond where I positioned the
> > mark in the center of the ring.
>
> Not everything in PCB can be included in an element.  Specifically,
> you may only include: vias, traces, rectangles, and silk lines/arcs.
> Copper arcs and polygons may not be included.
>
> For your case what you'll need to do is what I described earlier -
> draw the ring with copper arcs *after* you place the element (just
> pads) on the board.  The ring will not be part of the element, but it
> will work.  You'll need a center pin or via to control the mask.
>
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