The routing start point violates DRC - not sure how to fix this

[David_Pruitt]

Hey all,

I am using a MAX32664 in my current design (MAX32664 Datasheet and Product Info | Analog Devices). I downloaded the KiCad symbol and footprint from Analog Device’s website (Symbols,Footprints & 3D Models | Analog Devices).

Everything is fine except I cannot route traces to the corner pads. Each of the 4 corners. Every time I try I get a message stating that “The routing start point violates DRC”. I have tried reducing clearances and such, but to no avail. I’ve also tried reducing the track width, but nothing works. Any suggestions?

See the screenshot:

[jmk]

Need some more details.
What is the package?
Did you place this downloaded package into your project or did you place it in a personal library and examine it first?

Maybe the symbol is preventing track connection?
Have you checked the symbol?

[Jonathan_Haas]

Looking at the screenshot, it looks like part of the pad is designed as a polygon and not part of the pad. You can see this as the clearance outline doesn’t go around the whole pad. This polygon then collides with routing.

You should edit the footprint, select the corner pads (not the polygon!), switch to pad editing mode (ctrl+e) and exit pad editing mode again. This should merge the polygon with the pad.