This topic describes how to use the Merge command to combine two or more overlapping area fills, shapes or component areas into a single object. Start the command using one of the following procedures.
Starting the command with objects selected
- After selecting objects to be merged, click Shape > Reshape > Merge on the Footprint Editor ribbon.
- In the Merge dialog, click Apply.
- Select the object that provides the attributes for the merged object that is created. The objects are merged.
Starting the command before selecting objects
- Click Shape > Reshape > Merge on the Footprint Editor ribbon.
- Select objects individually while holding down the Ctrl key.
- Select the object that provides the attributes for the merged object that is created. The objects are merged.
Target objects
The following are valid target objects.
- Shape
- Area fill
- Component area
Assist menu
The following items can be selected by right-clicking the mouse.
Command dialog
Note
- Only objects on the same layer can be merged.
- When area fills are merged that have different pen widths, filled widths or filled angles, specify the area fill that provides the attributes for the merged area fill.
