Generate Mesh

The Generate Mesh command allows you convert an area fill into a meshplane by generating a mesh on it. It is executed by selecting an area fill on the canvas, and then clicking Shape > Mesh > Generate Mesh on the eCADSTAR PCB Editor ribbon. Alternatively,

Click Settings in the to Generate Mesh dialog to specify meshplane parameters in the displayed Mesh Parameters dialog. Multiple area fills can be selected. This command is only available in 2D View mode.

To create a mesh:

• If an area fill is already selected on the canvas, then click Execute in the Generate Mesh dialog.
• If one or more area fills are not selected on the canvas, then select one after launching this command. The mesh is created automatically.

Value		Description
Settings		Allows you to specify meshplane parameters in the displayed Mesh Parameters dialog.
Avoid tracks of Adjacent layers		ON: Generates a mesh. The mesh gaps avoid the defined target nets when on an adjacent layer. OFF: Generates a mesh without the gaps avoiding any adjacent layer signals.
Spacing	A real number with a value greater than 0:	Defined the closest distance the mesh gaps can be to the signal on the adjacent layer ( horizontal distance only).
Target Net	Detail	Select the nets on adjacent layers that the mesh generation is to avoid placing mesh gaps above/below.
Execute		Creates a mesh using the area fills that are selected on the canvas. Alternatively, right-click the canvas and select Execute on the assist menu.
Exit		Closes the Generate Mesh dialog. Alternatively, right-click the canvas and select Exit on the assist menu.