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	2	3166	January 30, 2022
Weird glitch, PCB moves in editor Layout	1	13	July 27, 2024
Default traces width Layout	1	9	July 27, 2024
Track router creates errors while avoiding holes Layout	2	36	July 27, 2024
Why does the FP properties say the FP is on the b.fab layer (I've flipped it to back of board) Layout	2	22	July 26, 2024
Refill zones via CLI - or - Custom DRC rule for out-of-date zones Layout	2	37	July 26, 2024
Scale footprint pad? Footprints	17	135	July 26, 2024
Precision coordinates Layout	1	45	July 26, 2024
Placing vias on filled copper region created with "Draw Rectangle" tool Layout	1	38	July 26, 2024
How to resize board Layout	6	149	July 26, 2024
Tune length with resistor in series Layout	9	154	July 26, 2024
Plugin ICONs missing :-( Layout	3	79	July 26, 2024
Adding 3D models to the library 3D Models	30	851	July 26, 2024
How to convert this polygon into pad in footprint editor Layout	1	54	July 26, 2024
Kelvin connection footprint for 0603 current sense resistor Footprints	18	135	July 26, 2024
Update PCB From Schematic (F8) with "Replace footprints..." is a nightmare Layout	3	118	July 26, 2024
3d models doesn't show even they already exist 3D Models	4	105	July 25, 2024
"Summon" a footprint via crossprobe? Layout	3	70	July 25, 2024
OpenScad > FreeCad > KiCad - Problem 3D Models	12	394	July 25, 2024
Mounting Hole: Pad net doesn't match net given by schematic Footprints	5	91	July 25, 2024
Text in pdf printouts from pcb editor distorted Layout	3	70	July 25, 2024
Newbie Question : Current sense resistor kelvin connection footprint Footprints	2	86	July 25, 2024
Faulty gbr output files Gerbers (GerbView)	3	92	July 25, 2024
Thermal relief or solid pads for high current? Layout	9	215	July 25, 2024
Tutorial: Creating custom annular (ring-shaped) SMD pads Footprints tutorial , v8_0	4	125	July 25, 2024
Pretty, L and M library file Footprints	13	264	July 24, 2024
Problem with pcb edge and pci connector Footprints	8	111	July 24, 2024
SMD standoff footprint errors Footprints	4	196	July 24, 2024
Library parts Footprints	2	111	July 24, 2024
Please re-add support for Targets! Layout	29	760	July 24, 2024