I placed a through-hole pad via to connect the copper zones on the F_CU and B_CU layers (Ground NET). However, the Gerber plot output does not show the via on either the F_CU.gbr or B_CU.gbr layers. Only the through-hole pad is shown. Any suggestions…Please
That is expected and desired behavior.
Thanks for the response.
How can I tell if these copper zones on different layers are connected by looking at the Gerber output?
If you also load in the “pth” drill file, you can see where the plated holes are located.
But - the looking at the Gerbers is just for final check. You should use the DRC tools to check your design.
I look at the gerbers only for a final visual check just to be sure I’ve sent the correct set of files. Just in case I zipped an old plot set. I also look at the file timestamps. I trust the KiCad gerber generator.
The serious checking is done before plotting, with DRC, and the net highlighter.
It is not clear if you placed pad or via.
pad = footprint containing one THT pad.