Layout

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. 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. 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	2151	January 30, 2022
How to design embedded boards? Layout	5	58	August 18, 2022
Update pcb from schematic makes a mess Footprints	2	34	August 17, 2022
Why is "mouse picking" is so bad? Layout	13	101	August 17, 2022
Multiple ground planes in a 4-layer PCB Layout	11	168	August 17, 2022
KiCad was fast for a long time, now suddenly got very slow Layout	28	786	August 17, 2022
MOSFET routing with power paddle Layout	12	189	August 17, 2022
<class '__main__.MyPlugin'> is a built-in class Layout	1	44	August 17, 2022
AttributeError: 'BOARD' object has no attribute 'GetFootprints' Layout	10	95	August 17, 2022
Pad Creation Reverts to Default Properties Footprints	3	52	August 17, 2022
How to import a .pretty into global library? Layout	27	235	August 17, 2022
Adding Silkscreen via script Footprints	5	60	August 17, 2022
Trying to draw an antenna but it incorrectly repells zones Footprints	11	156	August 16, 2022
Incorrect silkscreen compared to footprint Footprints	2	58	August 16, 2022
KiCad 6.0.7-1 update schematic from PCB dialog does not work Layout bug , v6_0	0	70	August 16, 2022
Unknown shape on PCB that I can't find on the footprint Layout	2	90	August 16, 2022
Changing via size with Python? Layout v6_0	3	93	August 16, 2022
Convert 5 to 6 net names problems Layout v6_0	1	67	August 15, 2022
Optimizing Annular Rings of Vias in Inner Layers Layout	24	9655	August 15, 2022
Specify pin header on bottom of board? Layout	13	133	August 15, 2022
Adding generated step file to footprint crashes KiCAD 3D Models	2	83	August 15, 2022
2 Copper Layer PCB Routing Issue Layout	9	164	August 15, 2022
Microwave Inductance Add Layout	11	213	August 14, 2022
New ratsnests are not visible Layout	3	94	August 14, 2022
How is library solder bridge avoiding netclass clearance violation? Footprints	10	104	August 14, 2022
Custom pads net and label random text size and orientation Footprints	2	110	August 14, 2022
How can I equally space mounting holes for circular PCB Layout	5	163	August 14, 2022
Why no such simple functionality Layout	24	517	August 12, 2022
PCB Rules Checker Window Closes On Item Double Click Layout	1	90	August 12, 2022
Question about connection between via and filled zone Layout	15	212	August 12, 2022