Getting better PDF out of PCB new

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I want to use pcbnew to give me a PDF of a specific layer. The purpose is to employ a lasercutting service to create a front panel for me.

With ‘export’ I could not find a suitable file type so I went for a PDF using the print to PDF method.

I sent the PDF but I got a respons back that the resolution was by far too low. Especially as I would like some engraving work done.

The light blue lines (user drawings layer) is what I am after at. Is there a way to get a better PDF out of Kicad?

Other allowed file types are .DXF, .EPS or .AI. But obviously I didn’t find any of them in the export menu.

Regards :coffee:

Bas

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You can output to DXF using the plot menu.

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DXF file made & sent, :crossed_fingers:t2:

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I’m pretty sure that the PDFs that are created using plot are vectorised. The resolution shouldn’t be a problem? If the PDF is created using print to a PDF writer it’s bitmapped and the resolution is horible.

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