Layout

3D Models This category is about the 3D modeling capabilities of KiCad, including the ability to import models of the components and export models of the entire PCB for external programs. Gerbers (GerbView) If you have issues generating or viewing your gerbers, you should post about it here. Also issues with file formates or understanding what gerbers should be used for. Footprints This category is specifically about footprints. It is nested inside of the "Layout" category, as it is closely tied to it. For all issues with the actual software (import errors, etc), please post under the "software" section.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Layout category Layout	4	1804	January 22, 2021
3dViewer complains about missing dlls in nightly (W10) Layout	1	10	May 17, 2021
Track connections Layout	42	397	May 17, 2021
Filled zone are not updated when file is sent to board house Layout	9	31	May 17, 2021
Adding a NPTH Mechnical hole to a PCB is confusing to me Layout	2	29	May 17, 2021
Cant display back layer Layout	4	70	May 17, 2021
(solved) Is there a way to get dimensioned drawings of footprints from within KiCad nightly Footprints	4	71	May 16, 2021
Is there a Python package for modifying *.kicad_mod files Footprints	8	160	May 16, 2021
[SOLVED] WRL is invisible in KiCAD 3D Models	1	116	May 8, 2021
Edge plating - how to draw it? New KiCAD user Layout	27	943	May 16, 2021
3D Models show in Footprint properties, not in 3D viewer 3D Models	3	71	May 15, 2021
Insert an existing footprint into my footprint Footprints	3	67	May 15, 2021
KiCad 6: Clearance Matrix Layout	8	179	May 15, 2021
Step model wont show up in 3d settings tab 3D Models	5	143	May 15, 2021
Back-annotation from a text file Layout	5	266	May 15, 2021
Adding and placing headers for CPU modules Footprints	7	112	May 14, 2021
Is it possible to set line width on the fly? Footprints	27	545	May 14, 2021
Erratic operation with Drag 45 on track Layout v6_0	9	153	April 29, 2021
Where Can I Download the KiCad Font Layout	2	121	May 13, 2021
Is there a way to cut the PAD CU? Layout	8	114	May 13, 2021
Simulate a cable connection in schematic / pcb? Layout	7	158	May 13, 2021
Improve filling area (smoother border) Layout	12	233	May 12, 2021
Trace Widths & Net classes Layout	11	126	May 12, 2021
Placing cursor in the middle of the pad Layout	9	129	May 12, 2021
Capacitive probe in inner layers Footprints	9	233	May 12, 2021
NPTH holes on Paste layer Footprints	11	189	May 12, 2021
Editing silkscreen Content Layout	16	233	May 12, 2021
Are there any 10x10 standard breakout boards? Layout	8	158	May 12, 2021
How to create a filled circle? Footprints	8	91	May 11, 2021
Issue creating standoff footprint with NPTH and Anaular Ring Pad Footprints	6	65	May 11, 2021