You can remove solder mask in Altium using the "Remove Solder Mask" command. This command is located in the "Design" menu under "Layer Stack Manager".
Steps to Remove Solder Mask:
- Open the Layer Stack Manager: Go to "Design" > "Layer Stack Manager".
- Select the Solder Mask Layer: In the "Layer Stack Manager" window, select the layer that represents your solder mask.
- Remove the Layer: Click the "Remove" button at the bottom of the window.
- Confirm the Removal: Altium will prompt you to confirm the removal. Click "Yes" to proceed.
Additional Considerations:
- Layer Visibility: Ensure the solder mask layer is visible in your design to confirm the removal.
- Design Rules: Review your design rules to ensure the removal of the solder mask layer does not conflict with other design elements.
- Layer Stack Order: The order of layers in the layer stack manager can affect the visibility and functionality of your design.
Example:
Let's say you have a solder mask layer named "Top Solder Mask" in your design. To remove it, you would follow these steps:
- Open the "Layer Stack Manager".
- Select the "Top Solder Mask" layer.
- Click the "Remove" button.
- Confirm the removal by clicking "Yes".
Once you've completed these steps, the "Top Solder Mask" layer will be removed from your design.
