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by infinitemach
11 Jan 2024, 12:11
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Can't hide part silkscreen
Replies: 1
Views: 1120

Can't hide part silkscreen

I am using a connector in a design and I want to hide any silkscreen associated with the part. I have tried hiding all the silkscreen markings, but the outline is still showing.

How can I accomplish this?
Connector Silkscreen.png
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by infinitemach
25 Dec 2023, 13:44
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to narrow copper pour GND connections
Replies: 1
Views: 540

Re: How to narrow copper pour GND connections

I solved it. I needed to adjust the spoke width on the Connectivity tab of the copper pour.
by infinitemach
25 Dec 2023, 09:20
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to narrow copper pour GND connections
Replies: 1
Views: 540

How to narrow copper pour GND connections

I'm working on a design that uses a chip with a 0.4mm pitch. The GND connections from the chip to the GND copper are too wide. What parameter would I adjust to narrow these connections down? Is it possible to narrow for just a single pour connection?
by infinitemach
24 Dec 2023, 06:55
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: Warning when naming port
Replies: 1
Views: 957

Warning when naming port

When naming a port as -12V or +12V I am getting the following warning. The port name gets changed okay, but I'm wondering what is happening behind the scenes.

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by infinitemach
24 Dec 2023, 06:53
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Image on paste layer
Replies: 2
Views: 888

Re: Image on paste layer

Thanks, Alex. The worked perfectly.
by infinitemach
20 Dec 2023, 16:50
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Image on paste layer
Replies: 2
Views: 888

Image on paste layer

If I want to show an image on a board using the surface finish, is that simply a matter of placing the image on the top paste layer?
by infinitemach
20 Dec 2023, 04:32
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper pour up to edge of cutout
Replies: 4
Views: 1543

Re: Copper pour up to edge of cutout

Alex wrote: 19 Dec 2023, 20:03 You can open "Route -> Route Setup", go to "Traces and Vias" tab and edit "Copper to Board Outline" option.
Thanks! That worked perfectly.
by infinitemach
20 Dec 2023, 03:35
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper pour up to edge of cutout
Replies: 4
Views: 1543

Re: Copper pour up to edge of cutout

Do you want the copper to go to the edge the board outline, or to the opening of one of the interior circular and/or oval shapes? Either case can be problematic. Are you going to fab these PCBs yourself or use a commercial vendor? If a commercial vendor you need to validate that they can do what yo...
by infinitemach
19 Dec 2023, 17:03
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper pour up to edge of cutout
Replies: 4
Views: 1543

Copper pour up to edge of cutout

I'm design a PCB panel which has board cutouts for jacks and pots. Both sides have a copper pour. How do I get the copper to go right to the edge of the cutout? There is some clearance parameter that is preventing this, but I can't determine which one is prevent the copper to go right to the edge of...
by infinitemach
14 Dec 2023, 17:21
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How do you "split" a wire?
Replies: 11
Views: 18082

Re: How do you "split" a wire?

Well, it would be nice if Diptrace retained the net names for the split ends.