PCB Layout CAD : Design Preparation
Creating Various Keep Out Areas
Next, create various Keep Out Areas. With Quadcept, it is possible to create prohibition rules for "Component Height Restriction", "Drill Placement Restriction", and "Restricted Net Restriction". When a target object overlaps with a Keep Out Area, it becomes a DRC error target.
Creating Keep Out Areas |
The following explains how to create a Keep Out Area. |
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Keep Out Area Settings
Keep Out Settings
Item | Description |
Restrict Placing Drills |
Enables to verify the existence of a drill in the area by DRC. |
Prohibit the Placement of Component |
Enables to verify the existence of a component in the area by DRC. |
Restrict Placing Net |
Enables to verify the existence of a net object in the area by DRC. |
Layer Settings
Item | Description |
Target Layer |
Enables to set a target layers to place the Keep Out Area on. |
Clearance Settings
Item | Description |
Additional Clearance |
Enables to set additional clearance for the Keep Out Area. |
Display Settings
Item | Description | |
Fill Style |
Enables to change the fill style for the Keep Out Area. It can be changed on a Keep Out Area object basis. |
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