Polygons

The polygon mode was designed to simplify drawing of polygons with identical angles between its segments. These polygons can be used excellent as a construction-help. For example, if you need a component with 12 pins arranged in a circle, you can create a 12-sided-polygon, place a pad on every edge and delete the polygon.

 

Select the corresponding mode with the button from the toolbar on the left, to draw a polygon.

 

The following dialogue will appear:

 

Enter the following parameters to the dialogue:

 

• Number of corners (1.99)
• Radius (measured from the centre to the corners)
• Outline width
• Offset (changes the start angle with a range of –180°...+180° degree)
• If the option FILL is selected a closed area will be created. Otherwise the polygon is drawn with track segments.

 

Confirm your parameters with OK. You may now place the object several times anywhere on the board. The right mouse button returns to the default edit mode.

 

Tip:

Hold down the CTRL key of your keyboard to reach positions that are off the grid.

 

Modifying existing polygons

Filled polygons may be changed as any other zone or track.