> > > > The second is matching the Eagle tValues and bValues layers with the > > kicad Fabrication layers instead of the silkscreen layers, to match > > current standard Kicad practive for component values. > > I would think users will expect any object to import to the same layer > that they are defined in Eagle. If a module value object is on the > silkscreen layer in Eagle, then the imported value object should be on > the silkscreen layer. Obviously, if there is a layer in Eagle that > doesn't exist in Pcbnew, then we will have to map it to the most logical > layer in KiCad. > > I don't know how much you have used Eagle, so I apologise if the explanation is redundant. The main problem with matching the layers is that Eagle does have a defined silkscreen layer as such. When creating the gerber files using the CAM processor, multiple layers can be included in the same gerber file. By Eagle convention the *Place layers are used for silkscreen lines and text, with the *Names layers displaying the component name "R1" etc, which I have seen included in the final silkscreen on some boards and not in others. By comparison the *Values layers is not typically included in projects where I have been able to compare the published eagle files, with photos of the final pcb.
At this point its just a change to a more sensible default in my opinion. In the future I think I work on including a dialog to allow the user pick the destined Kicad layer for each Eagle layer. Regards Russell > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > > Post to : [email protected] > > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >
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