The following procedure describes how to create an object by merging two or more objects using the Merge command. 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 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 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 / Area
- Meshplane
Assist menu
The following items can be selected by right-clicking the mouse:
Command dialog
Note
- Only objects on the same layer and with the same net can be merged.
- If a cutout is created in the rule area using this command, it will be deleted.
- For a meshplane, the mesh position will change after the merge.
- 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.
