Hello, what's the correct way to 'use' a downloaded library ? Copying the .lib file and .mod file in 'library' and 'modules' directories doesn't work. If I...
Hi, How is the offset adjust for drill and place files used? At the moment when plotting my pcb the drill holes do not line up with the pads in the gerber...
All: I have a quick question about netlist conversions. I'm not having much success with the KiCad autorouter so I want to try another board program, but I...
Hy, I try to export drill schematic for verification. - In HPGL format, the schema is correct, but the "infos" section doesn't contain symbol correspondance...
... with ... Offset adjust is for setting your own XY origin on the PCB layout. To use it click the "Plot Origine" radio buttons in both Plot and Drill menus...
Dave G, Thanks for the clear explanation. Could this be added to the FAQ with your permission? I know it hasn't been asked frequently but maybe other people...
I've never seen or heard of anything which converts designs between different CAD packages. However, on a similar note, I'd really like to see an addition to ...
I am using the latest kicad and I have a problem with multipart components in schlib. I can define multipart components but when i draw a line in a part (for...
Off the top of my head, you need to view the properties of the line (right click menu) and select the option for the line to only be used for the current part....
For a strange reason (bug?) while creating a line, this line has already the "Common to units" deselected and appears in all parts. If I enable the "Common to...
... I found the latest copy of Elektor in a local newsagent yesterday. it is the bumper summer issue and it contains the review of Kicad. It is a really...
ERC check points to Root Schematic 1 when finding an error, however the actual markers are on sub sheets. Is there any way to actually find the markers quickly...
... english ... it is ... Hi, FYI This issue can also be downloaded from the Elektor website for £4.80 in pdf format. 1/ Register with Elektor. 2/ Buy 6 lots...
Back Anno Does it exist ? Fields : In Orcad I could specify the component pad outline and this would pass through to the PCB drawing. However it has been a...
... I forgot to mention, one of the best parts of the article was the suggestion that hobbyists and magazines should standardise on Kicad so that there could...
... You can specify a pad footprint in the Library Editor. When this part is placed onto your schematic, the footprint will automatically be entered via CVPCB...
... Hi, There is a limited forward annotation although I haven't really explored this yet. Footprints can be specified by right clicking on a component, select...
... I have tried that before, with no result, which is why I asked about the explanation of the fields, thought I may be doing something wrong. :) Have saved...
... OK think this is a bug in CVPCB. If you generate the netlist in EEschema and check the file, the component footprint is in there, however CVPCB does not...
