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	2092	January 30, 2022
How to Choose a Footprint (solved) Layout	12	188	May 17, 2022
Isolated thermal dissipation zone? Layout	2	52	May 17, 2022
How to turn off automatic track width? Layout	4	214	May 17, 2022
I am new to circuit design and not sure how to arrange the components in the layout Layout	24	366	May 17, 2022
Python Library for Planar Magnetics Footprints	25	823	May 16, 2022
Footprint made of current paths (tracks) Footprints	8	204	May 16, 2022
Filled area with dedicated C, R values Layout	2	67	May 16, 2022
What is wrong with my kicad6 kicad_sch file? Layout	7	170	May 16, 2022
Need either a thread or “3D Chassis for PCBs” category 3D Models	11	136	May 16, 2022
Routing grid changed Layout	4	107	May 16, 2022
Anyone wondering about "Standard" TO220 Pinout? Footprints	79	676	May 16, 2022
Ignore net connections by component Layout	2	51	May 16, 2022
Why kicad 6.0.5 copper clearance is between via's hole and copper? Layout	14	149	May 16, 2022
Import graphic as .svg file Layout	15	136	May 15, 2022
Footprint wizards are missing both nightly and stable Footprints	1	71	May 15, 2022
BUG: Updating PC board does not work Layout	6	122	May 15, 2022
Connections disappear when importing netlist in pcbnew Layout	5	85	May 15, 2022
Beginners stupid question (Solved) Layout	3	95	May 15, 2022
I strongly recommand not to apply selection filter to the network highlight net function (again) Layout v6_0	5	201	May 15, 2022
Add graphic line is missing in Kicad 6.0.5 Layout	10	256	May 15, 2022
Designator text ignores "Board Setup..." defaults on "Update PCB from Schematic" Layout	1	57	May 14, 2022
Assist with what footprint to use? Footprints	25	197	May 14, 2022
Create selection "hotspot" in a footprint? Footprints	13	155	May 14, 2022
How to repress selection of a single locked component Layout	10	79	May 13, 2022
Custom rule to avoid this type of acid trap Layout	1	104	May 13, 2022
Tool for quick alignement of references on silkscreen Layout	7	223	May 13, 2022
How to connect two "no net" copper zones with vias? Layout	7	131	May 13, 2022
Type c adapter wiring Layout	21	364	May 12, 2022
Constrain a track horizontally or vertically on PCB Editor Layout	8	168	May 12, 2022