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by allenpitts
29 Feb 2024, 06:11
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Editing Shapes 240221
Replies: 3
Views: 413

Re: Editing Shapes 240221

Hello mpflugmann and the DispTrace forum, The trick on editing shapes is appreciated. Tips like this are not found in the documsntation. Have experimented with the workflow trick. Experiencing some difficulty finding "Objects/Remove Silk from Pads", screenshot attached. Question_on_editing...
by allenpitts
21 Feb 2024, 07:10
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Editing Shapes 240221
Replies: 3
Views: 413

Editing Shapes 240221

Hello Dip Trace forum, Is it possible to edit shapes used in silk screen layer? An IC is being placed on the PCB which has a notch at one end to show placement Diptrace_Edit_Shapes_240221.jpg It would be good if the notch could be shown by drawing a square and an arc and removing part of the square....
by allenpitts
20 Feb 2024, 10:39
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: SMD pads 240220
Replies: 1
Views: 465

SMD pads 240220

Hello DipTrace forum, Hate to be such a newb. And I am not in thru hole which I have been doing for about eight years. But it looks like thru hole is going the way of the dinosaurs. So I am surrendering to SMD. The first component is 1000 Uf capacitor. I think this what I need. Pad_Placemtn_for_Size...
by allenpitts
04 Dec 2023, 05:47
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Please define 'convert to' property for layers
Replies: 3
Views: 6861

Re: Please define 'convert to' property for layers

Hello TomG, Alex and the DipTrace forum, It is realized that the contractor did not put anything in the bottom silk file. So, because there was nothing in the file, there was nothing to convert so DipTrace complains that nothing was converted. The work around is to simply omit the file import since ...
by allenpitts
02 Dec 2023, 09:12
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Please define 'convert to' property for layers
Replies: 3
Views: 6861

Please define 'convert to' property for layers

Hello Dip Trace forum, Attempting to import gerber files from contractor so I can maintain PCB when contract complete. Was able to import Bottom and Bottom Mask files using File >Import> Gerber > Convert to >Import. When the Bottom Silk file is chosen the Import button is clicked a message is return...
by allenpitts
17 Nov 2023, 12:02
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Donut shape PCB 231117
Replies: 1
Views: 972

Donut shape PCB 231117

Hello DipTrace forum, Working on a PCB that has an unusual shape https://www.allenpitts.com/LED/PCB_dev_2311117_c.jpg Figured out a way to get a PCB with a board outline that is a regular hexagon: Draw the hexagon in a an image editor, like Paint.net or Paint Shop Pro. Then use the Objects > Place P...
by allenpitts
28 Aug 2023, 10:21
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Curvilinear PCB 230828
Replies: 1
Views: 1010

Curvilinear PCB 230828

Hello Dip Trace forum, Working on a PCB for LED commercial lighting Need PCB shaped like [img] Closet_puck_PCB_Line_drawing_230828.jpg [img] Have tried Objects>Board Points > Place Dimension > Radius. No luck Tried Objects > Place Shapes It was conjectured that getting the Center Points and the Arc ...
by allenpitts
15 Jun 2023, 05:08
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Noting blank layer: BottomPaste.gbr 230615
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

Noting blank layer: BottomPaste.gbr 230615

Hello DipTrace forum, Last batch of PCBS were very difficult to solder thru hole components. The component leads would take the solder but the PCB pads would not take solder. The solder just formed a ball above the pad and would not descend down to the pad no matter how hot the pad became. A new ord...
by allenpitts
10 Jun 2023, 11:02
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Trace Inside Pour 230610
Replies: 1
Views: 860

Trace Inside Pour 230610

Hello Dip Trace Forum, Still getting used to using pours to design PCBs In the attached file, which was created by another PCB design software, not DipTrace, there are several traces encompassed by a pour, such as the one near the arrow pointing at 'pin 4". I have learned how to create pours bu...
by allenpitts
03 Oct 2022, 13:41
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: This files is blocked from changes
Replies: 2
Views: 1967

Re: This files is blocked from changes

Hello Alex and the DipTrace forum, Thanks for your excellent answer. Both of the posts were read. The post that has the URL viewtopic.php?p=31219#p31219 cites two cases 1. file that already opened by another user 2. if the file was closed incorrectly. In the second case, you can release the file if ...