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In AD, if the pads (vias) in all layers have the same geometric shapes, then the color is defined by the “Multilayer” layer. Something like the old KiCad. If the pads (vias) have different geometric shapes in the layers, then the color of the geometric shape is taken from the layer color, as it is now permanently in 9.0.0 RC1.
I think it’s a good solution, because I think that multi-shaped THT pads and vias have a very small representation in the entire PCB design.
Please try to think about it.
We have thought about it. The current consensus is that drawing vias differently depending on whether or not they have different shapes is not as good because it means that vias don’t have a consistent look.
So I’m really sorry that you made this decision. I already switched to 8.99 halfway through the year and this change surprised me at the end of September. I thought it would eventually be incorporated into the final version with some choice. Now I’m frustrated. I don’t know what I’m going to do.
Unusual pad stacks are pretty common in industry, due to the use of flexible PCBs. I first came across small PCBs bonded to the kapton flexi in the mid 80s, so 40 years ago.
I’m not describing here that unusual pad stacks are not used or that PCB Layout should not support them. I’m describing here how these unusual pad stacks are displayed in PCB Layout.
I didn’t know this.
If you want this feature, it is best for you to make a “Feature Request” on Gitlab. Others may upvote your request and the Devs may include this feature some time in the future.
OK, thanks. I’ll try to bring this more to the attention of the development team.