How to Change Polygon Types in Altium Designer | PCB Layout

Each board requires different copper geometries. Altium Designer's polygon types help to ensure designers can create the perfect copper geometry for every need. Learn the options Altium Designer offers for the different polygon types and parameters in this video tutorial.

0:00 Intro
0:06 Solid Polygon Options
0:12 Remove Islands Less Than
0:30 Arc Approximation
0:47 Remove Less Next Than
1:06 Hatched Polygon Options
1:23 Surround Pad Width
1:34 Hatch Modes
1:51 Polygon Type None Options
2:11 Common Polygon Options
2:15 Don't Pour Over Same Net Objects
2:28 Pour Over Same Net Objects
2:38 Pour Over All Same Net Polygons Only



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