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[Attila Kinali <attila@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:11:11 +0200
LordBlick <lordblick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In response to a message written on 07.09.2015, 10:53, from yann jautard:
> > What is the purpose of this option ? What is the point of not showing the
> > holes in zones ?
> Actually, browser 3D is a kind of toy for bragging friends, so you just can be
> more fun and try which option more load on the machine, and which does not… ;)

It's more than just a toy. It allows checking the PCB in a more "natural"
way than using the gerber files. Looking at the whole board, with or without
the components rendered, gives you a good sense of the dimensions and it's
easier to find problematic spots.

BTW: i have stumbled over the same issue. The problem is that copper
is drawn over the hole. If you redo all copper fils, the holes will be
open up. This is also the reason for the cross over THD pads, when they
have thermal releaves.

			Attila Kinali

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