Slight problem with fuseholder (clip in) in layout

[nickmBY]

Hi there!

I’m having a slight problem/annoyancy with a clip in fuseholder (Fuse:Fuseholder_Clip-5x20mm_Littelfuse_521_Lateral_P17.00x5.00mm_D1.30mm_Horizontal to be specific).
So the fuseholder consits of two parts. One at each end. One part has two spades (THT). In layout, KiCAD assumes, that such a pair of spades is not connected. So it wants me to connect them, despite of being obviously one single part making a connection already.
Instead of ignoring the error, is there a nicer solution? The track required is simply in the way of routing.

TIA,
Nick

[pedro]

There is an open feature request for this issue.

As you say, ignoring the unconnected ratsnest is an option.

Another workaround is to use a non-used copper layer and make the connection on it. It will keep the DRC happy. When the layout is finished, do not create the Gerber file for that layer.

[nickmBY]

Thanks for the quick repley!

So I will ignore it and stop nitpicking.

[retiredfeline]

Maybe you could edit the footprint to give them distinct pad numbers, only use one and put NC on the other?

[pedro]

I use this approach too. But usually it requires the rework of the schematic if you need both pins for routing.