KB208215411: Plato - Ignore objects at layout level

Question

What does the option 'Ignore objects at layout level' mean when importing an MFG file in Plato?

Answer

When importing an MFG layout in Plato, the structural lines from the embedded designs are imported. It can however also happen that there are structural lines in the layout file but these lines are not part of a design, instead these lines reside at layout level. For instance, in a MFG file, one can place ARD designs in a layout but also manually draw some structural lines next to the placed designs. These structural lines are ignored when the option 'Ignore objects at layout level' is enabled.