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Eagle Help - removing "Keepout" area from a device?

MorrolanMorrolan Posts: 98
edited 2008-04-04 16:45 in General Discussion
Hi all,
I'm using Eagle to design my circuit, and I'm using a L7812CZ voltage regulator in TO-220FP packaging. My problem is, I want to screw the heatsink into my ground-plane for heat dissipation, but the package has "keepout" and "restrict" areas around the screw hole, therefore preventing my ground plane from adequately connecting to the screw?


A simple delete does not work, so I was wondering how can I delete these areas so that I can finish my circuit?

Many Thanks in advance,
Morrolan

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Comments

  • StarManStarMan Posts: 306
    edited 2008-04-04 16:32
    You need to change the library part and then "update".
  • parts-man73parts-man73 Posts: 830
    edited 2008-04-04 16:45
    Or just ignore the DRC errors. DRC errors won't prevent you from making Gerber files from your board files, they are just guidelines...suggestions..."You might want to fix this"

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