Phil, You nailed it. That is exactly what was happening. I was inadvertently specifying a net that was not in the area of the polygon (missed it by one digit).
Thanks to all for the help. Stan At 04:50 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote: >I' actually using Designer 6, but possible causes here could be; > >There may not be any valid connections on the bottom layer (or >multilayer) that are part of the same net as the polygon and the 'remove >dead copper' option is selected. So, the polygon removes all the 'dead >copper' that doesn't connect to anything, in this case leaving just the >outline of the polygon but no pour. >'Show / Hide' options have been set to 'draft' >Check that the polygon options are allowing it to pour over same net >objects (as I think that you have done) > >regards, >Phil. > >Phil Dutton C.I.D.+ >Senior CAD Technician >IPC Certified Interconnect Designer > >Tenix Aerospace & Defence >Electronic Systems Division > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Friday, 5 October 2007 2:48 AM >To: Protel EDA Discussion List >Subject: [PEDA] Disappearing Polygon Plane > > >I have been editing a layout (in DXP2004) and I have removed and >replaced a polygon plane on the bottom layer several times, >recreating it to move its edges and accommodate other component >changes. It is set up to be connected to the ground net, and set to >pour over same nets. > >Previously it has worked fine, but now when I place the polygon >plane, it shows only a trace outlining the area I selected, and it >does not fill in at all. If I select the plane, it highlights and >looks correct (there are openings around unconnected pads, etc.) and >I can drag it, but when it's unselected it reverts to just an outline. > >Clearly something changed, but I have not had any luck discovering what >I did. > >Any help would be appreciated. > >Thanks. > >Stan > > >Stanley Levy >Engineer >L-Band Systems >Arcadia, CA 91006 >626-574-7394 > > > > >____________________________________________________________ >You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum > >To Post messages: >mailto:[email protected] > >Unsubscribe and Other Options: >http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com > >Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > >Disclaimer : >The contents of this e-mail including any attachments are intended only >for the person or entity to which this e-mail is addressed. If you are not, >or believe you may not be, the intended recipient, please advise the sender >immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. >Tenix does not warrant nor guarantee that this email communication is free >from errors, virus, interception or interference. > > > >____________________________________________________________ >You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum > >To Post messages: >mailto:[email protected] > >Unsubscribe and Other Options: >http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com > >Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
