Yes, I used B. I think I see the problem. Accidentally put the zone on the wrong layer. Still having issues though.
It looks to me like your priorities are backwards so the inner zone is not getting filled.
What is the scale for priority? 0 high, or 10 high? I made the inner 0, and the outer 1.
Seems that is wrong. Swapped, and cutout is present! Thanks!
As I said before, higher numbers fill first. Looks like you are all set now though!
Except my grounds are screwed up on the other layer! Now my ground connections are gone.
Without screenshots or a file attached, nobody will be able to understand what you mean by âscrewed upâ or offer advice.
Sorry. Just operator error on my part. Finally passed DRC. Doesnât mean the board is any good, but one more thing done!
Sent out the board. Both excited and a bit scared. Should be delivered early October 2022. Hope the errors (if any) are repairable. Thanks for everyoneâs help! Appreciate it greatly.
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The important bit is that higher numbers get higher priority. âFills firstâ is not clear (to me at least) because it could also mean that they fill first and then other fills are placed on top of it, creating cutouts as necessary. When working with computer graphics for example, the first drawn layer is usually the one with the lowest priority as everything else is drawn on top of it, replacing it as necessary.
Itâs true that without context one could misinterpret my statement, but it is explained in more depth in the user manual I linked to earlier. If any part of the user manual is not clear, please mention it or file an issue so we can improve it. Itâs hard to tell sometimes which parts are unclear to new users.
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You can create a sketch in freecad and export it as an Autodesk DXF file (ensure itâs Autodesk).
Then you can import into Kicad as a Graphic on to the Edgecuts layer.
Likewise, you can Export the board (and components, as a STEP file. Then Import that STEP file into FreeCad to see how things line up with the enclosure. 
Just want to let everyone know that I received my PCB a couple of days ago. First pass success. Everything is functional and up and running. My Electronic Lead Screw controller board is working.
Want to thank everyone for helping me to accomplish this. Appreciate everyoneâs help.
Already dreaming of the next board!
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