Allow keepout zones in footprints (lp:#1081846)
Original report created by pablo pareja (parejaobregon)
When using fill zones with some particular components, it would be a very
usefull option to be able to create a component footprint with some sort of
anti-copper or "cutout area" layer. In this way, you should be able to
place that component footprint anywhere inside a fill-zone and avoid (that
fill-zone) to fill in the designed geometry.
For example, when designing a PCB with SMD parts, it is sometimes neccesary
to avoid copper fills below the component to simplify soldering. Although
this can be achieved with a "cutout area", if you have to repeat the
procedure many times (say for example lots of SMD resistors) having a
footprint with the "cutout area" or "anti-copper option" included is very
usefull.
Regards,
Pablo
Original tags: feature.request pcbnew