OnSolderMask

Created: September 03, 2015 | Updated: August 20, 2021 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2

Parent page: PCB Query Functions - Layer Checks

Summary

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

Syntax

OnSolderMask : Boolean

Example Usage

OnSolderMask
OnSolderMask = True
Returns all objects on the Top Solder and Bottom Solder layers, all pads on the Top Layer, Bottom Layer and Multi-Layer, and all vias starting on the Top Layer, or ending on the Bottom Layer.

Not OnSolderMask
OnSolderMask = False
Returns all objects except objects on the Top Solder and Bottom Solder layers, all pads on the Top Layer, Bottom Layer and Multi-Layer, and all vias starting on the Top Layer, or ending on the Bottom Layer.