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 We see everything is okay we can proceed and whenever in doubt recheck the 3D model for a better intuitive oversight. We see everything is okay we can proceed and whenever in doubt recheck the 3D model for a better intuitive oversight.
 +While still in the sam grid press Ctrl + Shift  + Z or the icon on the right taskbar "Added filled zone"​. ​
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 +{{:​ee:​copperzone.png?​600|}}
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 +Select the B.Cu or bottom layer, select the GND net, you can name your zone GND, and leave the other settings the same but change the clearance to 1 mm like so. 
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 +Press B to fill the filled zone and Ctrl + B to unfill. Or alternatively,​ use the icons on the left taskbar to edit visibility. ​
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 +On to top left click "​Track"​ and then Edit pre defined sizes. Add 0.3mm and 0.7mm and press okay.
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 +{{:​ee:​boardsetup.png?​600|}}
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 +Now on the right size click the F.Cu for the front copper layer and click (X) to place tracks. Use thicker tracks for power and smaller ones for signals.
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 +{{:​ee:​tracks.png?​600|}}
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 +Finally, use the DRC (design rules checker) on the top right and Alt+3 for the 3D model to check if everything is in order. ​
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 +DRC:
 +{{:​ee:​drc.png?​600|}}
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 +3D:
 +{{:​ee:​3dt.png?​600|}}
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 +Important note:
 +Manufacturing capabilities can be found on the manufacturers websites, that includes tracks sizes clearances and so on. 
 +In the university we can produce only significantly larger track sizes with with 0.8 / 0.7 mm minimum as well as to keep in mind that THT components pads are not connected internally.
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