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Mihai , 08-13-2019, 07:00 AM

Hi,

I am trying to split the internal planes to connect my circuit to power planes. Hence I came with this issue with the vias, was is that outer circle outside the vias? should be completely cover the split plane? See the attached image.

cheers,
Mihai

Paul van Avesaath , 08-13-2019, 07:37 AM

that is normal.. its a thermal relief to connect to you powerplane, you can change it in the rule .. connect style -> direct
but i would leave it as is..

Mihai , 08-14-2019, 09:38 AM

Indeed, you are right, I was acting on the assumption that I had made a direct connection for those, hence my question. However, now is clear.

Cheers,
Mihai

robertferanec , 08-16-2019, 08:17 AM

As @Paul van Avesaath noted, what you see is thermal relief used to connect VIA to a plane. I normally connect VIAs directly to planes:

Paul van Avesaath , 08-20-2019, 12:02 AM

i miss having altium always running to make a snap shot.. (mentor is no fun)