Tech Tip: Swap Conductive Layers using Restriction/Block in CR-8000 Design Force
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Sometimes, engineering requirements force designers to swap the position of conductive layers in a board stackup. With CR-8000 Design Force, you can do this simply and quickly by using the Restriction/Block functions.
To swap conductive layers in Design Force, select the Restriction/Block tab. The following video demonstrates the necessary steps:
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