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Keep out DRC error when placed under component body

I have several multiplexed displays and I don't want trace running under the displays, so I place a keep out rectangle in between all of the pins. Route the board, works as it should to 100%, but.....I'm getting a DRC red circle that says the component is within a keepout (it supposed to be!!). I've tried adding it as a part group, and tried to put it as an advanced option but the DRC remains.

What is the correct procedure to keep traces out from under a component without getting a keepout DRC error??????????????

Can't figure out what I'm missing here.


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Chris, you should not add the Part as a 'keepout' in the advanced options, you should add a Net Group instead... and in that net group include all nets... so you are doing a keepout area of all nets... not parts...   with this solution you can draw the keep out shape under the footprint (but within the boundaries of the pads) and force the autorouter to avoid crossing under the display.
 
If you do not include any part groups in the advanced options of the Keep out area you will not get a DRC error for the part.
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