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Design Rule for Flex-Rigid

JohnsonMiller , 08-26-2020, 12:57 PM
Some Flex-Rigid PCB manufacturer ask for no trace bending within 2mm vicinity of bending line, and we have to keep trace straight in that 4mm boundary, I was wondering do we have an option in AD to set and check this as a DRC rule?
robertferanec , 08-28-2020, 05:15 AM
I do not really know how altium would be figuring out if a track is straight. I have not seen any rule like that.
JohnsonMiller , 09-15-2020, 07:56 AM
Hi,
I used to think that PCB is two forms either rigid or flex, but it looks the third form also exists as one-tine bending; wondering did you hear about it?
qdrives , 09-15-2020, 08:45 AM
Eurocircuits has a "semi rigid" which can be bend about 5 times.
robertferanec , 09-19-2020, 12:45 AM
I didn't know that. Interesting.

PS: I found this (just a quick search to see what it is about): https://icape-group.com/pcb/pcb-types/semi-flex-pcb/
JohnsonMiller , 09-25-2020, 10:42 AM
I am wondering can we set different design rules for different board sections?
For example, I need more spacing in flex parts than what is set for the rigid section.
Comments:
qdrives, 09-25-2020, 12:55 PM
Yes, you can add rooms and specify separate rules to be used within those rooms. Use "WithinRoom" or "TouchesRoom".
JohnsonMiller , 09-25-2020, 01:28 PM
Dear @qdrives ,
Thank you for comment and help, I also find that AD20 has an option for flex and rigid sections,
Of course, the ROOM option is more helpful.
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