Snapping When Creating Polygons in Altium Designer | PCB Routing

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When creating polygons, PCB Designers can use snap points to form fit their polygons to the exact size and shape they need. Learn how to set your snap points, which ones are most helpful for creating polygons, and how to use the same techniques to create keep out and solder mask areas.

0:00 Intro
0:14 Enabling the Snap Point Feature
0:32 Selecting and Using Snap Points
1:20 Polygons, Nets, and Pour
1:56 Fill and Solid Region Features

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