Silk Keep Out Area

Check clearance between certain components and another silkscreen.

  • Target Keepout Area Definition: Define keep-our area and checking area.
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    • Area Definition with Component: Define component boundary.
      • Component Group Selection: Select a component from the group list.
      • Component Area Selection: Select component boundary.
      • Component Area Expand: Set component boundary expansion distance.
    • Area Definition on Layer: Define the checking area by selecting layers for the top and bottom.
      • Top: For top layer checking, select a layer from the list. On the specified layer, there should be area defining objects.
      • Bottom: For bottom layer checking, select a layer from the list. On the specified layer, there should be area defining objects.
  • Checking
    • Check Overlapping between Silkscreen and given Area: Within the checking area, check the overlap between the silkscreen and component boundary.