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What am I doing wrong? I can get it to print the silkscreen layer, and
the holes, but not traces or pads? This is true of the 'print'
function of Express PCB and also the bitmap version.

Tnx,

Bob


--- In expresspcb@yahoogroups.com, "jonathan3233" <stanklimek@s...> wrote:
> I downloaded express PCB to try and start making my own PCB's. Does
> anyone know how to get around printing out the design without the
> grid being superimposed on it. I have tried different combinations
> within the options menu but as of yet still stuck... Best!
Wed Dec 1, 2004 5:20 am

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I downloaded express PCB to try and start making my own PCB's. Does anyone know how to get around printing out the design without the grid being superimposed... 		jonathan3233
Offline Send Email 		Sep 24, 2004
3:10 am

Welcome to the group. Move the yellow lines that define the size of the board so that they form a small dot off of your board. This will allow you to print...
Whittington, Chad
whitticm
Offline Send Email 		Sep 24, 2004
2:29 pm

That's great, thank you. I designed a custom 16 pin chip for the Sanyo STK4050V that I'll try to post as soon as I figure out the procedure for the 1st. time -...
jonathan3233
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10:55 pm

Hi, I tried this but still am getting the grid. :( am I missing something ? Ravi ... this ... Does ... combinations ... ...
Ravi S Gopan
vu3hpf
Offline Send Email 		Oct 8, 2004
3:00 am

You're still getting the dots? I'm not sure but I think that if you turn them off (View -> Options -> Show Grid) then it doesn't print. I've made many boards...
Whittington, Chad
whitticm
Offline Send Email 		Oct 12, 2004
11:12 am

Hi Chad, I ended up printing out the image with the grid pattern and later etched out the grid dots with a x-acto knife after my acid etch that were near...
jonathan3233
Offline Send Email 		Oct 14, 2004
3:38 am

What am I doing wrong? I can get it to print the silkscreen layer, and the holes, but not traces or pads? This is true of the 'print' function of Express PCB...
Bob Hillard
cat100bob
Offline Send Email 		Dec 1, 2004
12:47 pm

After clicking print make sure that you select the check box for "top copper layer." This will print your pads etc. Hope this helps. Chad Whittington. ... ...
Whittington, Chad
whitticm
Offline Send Email 		Dec 1, 2004
2:15 pm

... OK, got that problem fixed. . . .but some have raised concern about the grid dots ending up on their boards. How about the grayed out board itself - does...
Bob Hillard
cat100bob
Offline Send Email 		Dec 4, 2004
4:36 am

Yes it is a problem. Simply drag the yellow boarders of your board so that they form a dot. The program will print the components but not the gray. Chad. ......
Whittington, Chad
whitticm
Offline Send Email 		Dec 6, 2004
12:18 pm
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