This tab allows you to set the default properties for Doc Shape. These defaults will be used when you add a Doc shape to the design.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: Shift+D

Default Menu: Setup

Command: Design Settings

Locating this option

Available from:

Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > Doc Shape page

Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > Doc Shape page

Using the Doc Shape Defaults Tab

Layer (PCB)

Select a Layer to add the Doc shape to. Select from a drop down list defined in the Technology Layers dialog, this can be any non-electrical layer in your PCB design.

Line Style

The Line Style used for the Doc shape is selected from a drop down list defined in the Technology Line styles dialog.

Closed

Select this check box if you wish the Doc Shape to be a Closed shape.

Filled

Select this check box if you wish the Doc Shape to be Filled. Leave it unchecked to make it unfilled.

Hatched

Select this check box if you wish the Doc Shape to be Hatched or Cross Hatched. When checked, you must also choose the Hatch Style from a drop down list defined in the Technology Hatch Styles dialog.

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