Add Mechanical Layer

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The Add Mechanical Layer dialogThe Add Mechanical Layer dialog

Summary Copy Link Copied

The Add Mechanical Layer dialog provides controls to add a mechanical layer through the View Configuration panel.

Access Copy Link Copied

The dialog is accessed by right-clicking in the Layers region on the Layers & Colors tab of the View Configuration panel (View » Panels » View Configuration) then selecting Add Mechanical Layer.

Options/Controls Copy Link Copied

  • Layer - use the drop-down to select the desired layer.
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The features available depend on your Altium product access level. Compare features included in the various levels of Altium Designer Software Subscription and functionality delivered through applications provided by the Altium 365 platform.

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