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	1921	January 22, 2021
Convert a footprint in another CAD to KICAD Footprints	4	18	October 21, 2021
Connect multiple vias to ground pour. Heat transfer vs. ground loops? Layout	23	333	October 21, 2021
Vias in polygons Layout	2	41	October 21, 2021
PCB design for QFN reflow soldering Footprints	12	290	October 20, 2021
V-Scoring with signals across Layout	9	207	October 20, 2021
Sharing 555 timer layout(s) Layout	17	218	October 20, 2021
Using SamacSys 3D models on KiCad 5.99 on linux 3D Models	3	108	October 20, 2021
Part request K-Type thermocouple 3D Models	4	188	October 19, 2021
Kicad StepUp: The Sketcher for Footprint generation Footprints	171	13612	October 19, 2021
Fsr sensor creation Layout	10	152	October 19, 2021
Scroll up and down for change value of Track, Via and Grid Layout	3	92	October 19, 2021
90° / Vertical and horizontal only Tracks in 5.99 Layout	1	85	October 18, 2021
3dmodels folder missing on latest 5.99 daily 3D Models	6	211	October 18, 2021
[SOLVED] Use KiCad exported VRML in footprint 3D Models	4	135	October 17, 2021
Re-import of Kicad generated VRML file Layout	21	3544	October 17, 2021
Pcbnew: CTRL-click to highlight/de-highlight nets Layout	4	95	October 16, 2021
Where is 'rebuild ratsnest'? Layout	7	99	October 16, 2021
How to remove all DRC exclusions at once? Layout	3	85	October 15, 2021
Can't connect pads Layout	8	141	October 15, 2021
How to update only one layer when updating footprints from library? Footprints	4	111	October 15, 2021
Select by component type? (PcbNew) Layout	4	106	October 15, 2021
Kicad doesn't recognise .dcm file Footprints	5	123	October 14, 2021
Unable to fillet selcted track segments Footprints	24	205	October 14, 2021
KiCad 5.99 trace length tuning Layout	1	103	October 13, 2021
How to make NPTH with larger solder mask area? Footprints	10	122	October 13, 2021
Pcbnew: hotkey delete full track Layout	6	164	October 13, 2021
Moving parts to an exact place is difficult Layout	18	259	October 13, 2021
Feature request: Part availability Layout	25	442	October 13, 2021
PCB manual signal or net lines Layout	12	257	October 12, 2021