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by Tomg
04 Mar 2024, 07:05
Forum: Other questions and issues
Topic: Drawing problem
Replies: 1
Views: 327

Re: Drawing problem

Default line thickness can be set by going to the main menu and clicking on View > Line Width... LT1.png Courtyard layers were introduced in DipTrace version 4.0 . If you have version 4.0 or newer, but Courtyard layers are not being displayed in the " Layers " panel (right side of screen),...
by Tomg
26 Feb 2024, 06:41
Forum: DipTrace News and Events
Topic: DipTrace 5.0 beta
Replies: 14
Views: 7767

Re: DipTrace 5.0 beta

The second iteration of the " Via Shielding " tool is very nice. Being able to easily delete the shielding of specific segments of a trace is a time saver. There was one minor error that popped up during a cursory test, so here is a screenshot showing an example... vse1.png For any budding...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 16:19
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas
Replies: 8
Views: 863

Re: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas

Your understanding of DipTrace soldermask (inverse) is correct. Try the following procedure to see if it works... Creating the DXF file using a 2D drawing program 1) In the 2D drawing place the pad outline on layer 1 and the soldermask outlines on layer 2 . Make sure all drawing polygons are closed ...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 11:00
Forum: Basic Schematic and PCB Design
Topic: Circular PCB with a Notch Cutout
Replies: 2
Views: 361

Re: Circular PCB with a Notch Cutout

There are at least two ways you can handle this. Either draw the board outline with a notch using a separate 2D program, save as a DXF file and import it into the Board Outline layer; or make sure the notch is a closed polygon (no gaps) and place it on the Board Cutout layer (not the Board Outline l...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 10:24
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper Pour Clearance Different for Identical Pads
Replies: 3
Views: 292

Re: Copper Pour Clearance Different for Identical Pads

Check the clearance setting of that pad's net (Route > Net Classes...).
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 06:51
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas
Replies: 8
Views: 863

Re: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas

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Are you looking for a result similar to example "A", "B" or none of the above?
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 02:45
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb

Sorry about not getting back to you. When trying to respond for the last two days, I had been getting an "ERROR 404" screen.
by Tomg
13 Feb 2024, 12:41
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb

Try running the "Update Layout from Schematic" (By RefDes) tool to see if things clear up.
by Tomg
13 Feb 2024, 11:08
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: Auto routing a 4 layer pcb

1) Have actual copper pours been placed on the +5V and GND layers?
2) If so, are they connected to their respective nets?
by Tomg
13 Feb 2024, 02:18
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Grab a 'ratnet' wire anywhere along the wire
Replies: 1
Views: 198

Re: Grab a 'ratnet' wire anywhere along the wire

Not that I know of. You can add a node ( hover the mouse over the trace and press the " n " key ) and drag it from there, but you won't be able to snap it to a pin. In DipTrace you will have to start routing ( press the tilde " ~ " key ), click on the pin and then click on the ta...