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	3	1988	January 22, 2021
RF antenna not working and showing errors DRC Footprints	2	64	January 22, 2022
How do you specify breakway sections/layers Layout	7	65	January 22, 2022
How do you align components by courtyard? Layout	4	60	January 22, 2022
Bitmap to Component: error in path Layout	0	34	January 21, 2022
AK8963C compass schematic Layout	4	63	January 21, 2022
Footprint not found Footprints	0	46	January 21, 2022
How to have a pad with three TH holes connected with a track Footprints	6	131	January 21, 2022
[SOLVED] Is there a way to deselect elements? Layout	2	89	January 21, 2022
Custom rules: targeting unconnected pads Layout	0	62	January 21, 2022
Notice: KiCad Page Template for coordinate system 3D Models v6_0	0	68	January 21, 2022
Question: How do I find these SMD footprints Footprints v6_0	2	112	January 21, 2022
Kicad v 6.0 - Footprint Generators panel is empty Footprints	5	118	January 21, 2022
Dead Tracks in PCBNew Layout	1	82	January 20, 2022
KiCad to Altium Footprint Library Import Error Footprints	2	77	January 20, 2022
PCBNew: Global/Batch modification of dimensions Layout	2	110	January 20, 2022
Soldermask opening on Gerber is wrong and different from 3D Gerbers (GerbView)	10	173	January 20, 2022
Custom clearence contrain triggers at unconnected pads Layout	15	320	January 20, 2022
Kicad v6 can't import EAGLE libraries Footprints	0	90	January 20, 2022
Footprint for LM324 Footprints	9	128	January 19, 2022
I think there is no need to apply selection filter to the 'Highlight net' function Layout v6_0	4	128	January 19, 2022
Reload PCB file after changes with texteditor Layout	8	233	January 18, 2022
"Precisely" define Filled Zone Outlines Layout	7	249	January 19, 2022
Autoroute? Is it coming? (Mod edit, short answer is not in the foreseeable future so nothing to see here. ;) ) Layout	127	5764	January 18, 2022
Model colors problem once more 3D Models	5	150	January 18, 2022
Kicad 3d viewer generates the proper image, but Kicad will not generate a step file 3D Models	4	200	January 18, 2022
PCBNew 6.0.1 missing track highlighter? Layout	3	135	January 18, 2022
How to create tin plated vias in kicad Layout	4	172	January 18, 2022
Rounded track feature needs a little help Layout	2	133	January 18, 2022
Request for Feature: research field in "Change Symbol" window Layout	2	65	January 18, 2022