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pcb-rnd FAQ

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export

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1. export

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Gerber export not producing excellon drill files

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1.1. Gerber export not producing excellon drill files

That is correct, by default direct gerber export shouldn't produce excellon files as excellon is a different format. Direct @@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ soon. You shouldn't depend on this too much. -

padstacks

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2. padstacks

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Intern copper layer shape not rendering

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2.1. Intern copper layer shape not rendering

Does the padstack has a hole? Does the hole drill through any internal copper layer (in non-thru-hole case)? @@ -72,9 +72,9 @@ rendered, even if it is specified. -

slots (oval holes)

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3. slots (oval holes)

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My slot doesn't show up on screen or in exports

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3.1. My slot doesn't show up on screen or in exports

Make sure you have the right layer groups and layers set up:

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DSN format

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There are no holes in padstacks on import

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4. DSN format

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4.1. There are no holes in padstacks on import

The DSN format was originally designed for autorouting; an autorouter doesn't need to know the geometry of a hole, assuming copper annulus is always around @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ You can use query() to find offending padstacks and use propset() or the padstack editor to install the holes. -

There are no silk graphics on subcircuits after import

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4.2. There are no silk graphics on subcircuits after import

The DSN format does not specify silk. There are outline and keepout objects in the format and pcb-rnd loads them on special purpose documentation layers. @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@

Use the per subcircuit layer bindings to map them on a board silk layer. -

Missing solder mask cutouts and solder paste patterns after import

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4.3. Missing solder mask cutouts and solder paste patterns after import

The DSN format does not specify solder mask or paste. Please use the padstack editor on the affected padstacks.