On 06/05/2012 03:33 AM, Lorenzo Marcantonio wrote: > On Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 10:01:52AM +0200, jean-pierre charras wrote: > >> A multilayer zone is tricky: >> For instance, many time some layers needs cutout areas. >> How to handle cutout, or modifications (merging, priority level change) on >> only one layer on a multilayer zone? >> Having for instance a cutout on all layers is certainly unwanted. >> >> Merging zones with already existing zones on a given layer is also tricky. > Add to the list: thermals/antipads for internal layers are often > different from outer ones (and we don't have a 'formal' padstack > support), so even these parameters should be per layer... (when you're > at it, it is often useful to have thermals on THT pads and solid copper > for SMD ones, for obvious manufacturing reasons...) > > I don't feel that a multilayer zone would be too useful (and I agree is > *very* tricky to implement correctly). It's actually pretty easy to > 'trace' over another layer's zone when creating a new one! > > I could suggest an UI modification in regard: when you're in 'add zone' > mode, clicking on/near an existing zone corner shouldn't put you in > 'edit zone' mode for that zone (otherwise you can't 'trace' from the > first corner...)
Marco said he would look into polishing up the code he committed. He has my respect as a developer. Give him some space to make it right. Dick _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
