OnTopSolderMask

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Parent page: PCB Query Functions - Layer Checks

Summary

Returns all objects on the Top Solder layer, all pads on the Top Layer and Multi-Layer, and all vias starting on the Top Layer. The pad and via objects are returned because they also render to the Top Solder layer.

Syntax

OnTopSolderMask : Boolean

Example Usage

OnTopSolderMask
OnTopSolderMask = True
Returns all objects on the Top Solder layer, all pads on the Top Layer and Multi-Layer, and all vias starting on the Top Layer.

Not OnTopSolderMask
OnTopSolderMask = False
Returns all objects except objects on the Top Solder layer, all pads on the Top Layer and Multi-Layer, and all vias starting on the Top Layer.