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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "derekhawkins" <eldata@...> wrote:
>
> >But my polygons aren't filled. They're hollow. Or is that just
> >the way they look on the computer screen?
>
> Are you trying to do something like this by any chance;
>
> http://www.pbase.com/image/57044297/large
>
> In case you are then it's not done by filling several polygons, in
> fact it's done by filling a single polygon. "Copper pours" is one term
> used for the activity.
>
I just did two simple layouts using point-to-point traces between
through-hole components. Next, I want to learn how to toggle the
visibility of any particular layer (ON and OFF).
No, I never considered doing anything like that until you posted the
pic. After seeing the pic, I am interested in trying that technique
for a future board. I don't understand how that copper pour is
done using a single polygon. I will take a look at the Japanese
website and see if that helps my understanding.
I'm glad you made me aware of this alternate layout technique.