Applied Parameters: None
Summary
This command is used to open the Dielectric Shapes Generator dialog to automatically create dielectric shapes.
Click
here for more information about dielectric shapes in Printed Electronics.
Access
This command is accessed from the PCB editor by choosing Tools » Printed Electronics » Generate Dielectric Patterns from the main menus.
The
Patterns Generator extension must be installed in order to access this command. The extension icon can be found on the
Purchased tab of the
Extensions & Updates page, which is located by clicking the
![](/documentation/sites/default/files/wiki_attachments/297996/Bobblehead_Icon_AD19.webp)
drop-down then choosing
Extensions and Updates.
![](/documentation/sites/default/files/wiki_attachments/297996/Patterns_Generator_Extension_Icon_AD19.webp)
Hover over the icon then click
![](/documentation/sites/default/files/wiki_attachments/297996/Download_Icon_AD19.webp)
to download the extension. Altium Designer must be restarted to complete the installation.
Use
After launching the command, the Dielectric Shapes Generator dialog opens. Use the dialog to create the dielectric shapes needed for Printed Electronics.
Tips
- When the Dielectric Shapes Generator is run, it will remove all shapes on the target layer(s), then recreate them. If shapes have been defined manually, lock them before running the Dielectric Shapes Generator.