How to Add Stitching and Fencing Vias in KiCad 8

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Hi everyone,

I’m a beginner in both KiCad and PCB design, and I’m looking for some guidance on adding stitching and fencing vias. I found that the spacing between them should be 6mm based on the highest frequency of the module I’m working with. Is there a direct tool in KiCad for this, or are there other methods to include via stitching? Any help would be greatly appreciated

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I don’t think it’s implemented in KiCAD yet.
So far the best solution is to use arrays (select via > right click > Create From Selection > Create Array (or Ctrl+T shortcut). Adjust spacing, H and V counts, and it’s done.
Pretty sure there was a plugin I used some years ago which one of the functions were placing stitching vias, but can’t remember the name of it.

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You can use the RF-Tools plugin from the plugin manager, it has many useful tools.

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Thanks for your help! The required clearance between the via and the RF signal is 0.6 mm. Could you please guide me on how to position the via exactly 0.6 mm away from the RF signal?

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Select a component > Right Click > Positioning Tools > and choose one of them (try different ones to see what each of them do)
Set Grid Origin and / or Drill Origin. Use a coordinate system (bottom info bar).
More info here:

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.I opened via fencing dialogue box .but the nets are not showing

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Hi,
you must select track before opening this dialog box.