--- In [email protected], "andyc772" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > I've been using kicad for a little while now, and nearly completed my > > pcb layout. I added a GND zone to my schematic, but i was wondering if > > the resolution could be enhanced? So far, the image of the zone is a > > little bit raw. I use the minimum Grid:("): of 0,0050 inch (or 0,1270 > > mm) > > I've found exactly the same - if it's any consolation: > > a) you're not alone, and > b) the finished board actually looks a lot better than it does on > screen.
I aggree that the actual board looks better than the gerber on the screen! One trick I use is that I set the zone "resulution" to 5 mill and the zone clearance a little bit higher than needed. Then I fill the zone. After that I right click on the zone and change the trace width to 8 mill as this is the smallest trace width I use on my boards. This way I avoid getting zone parts with 5 mill traces (my PCB manufacturer charges extra if traces are below 8 mills). This way I also get a little bit softer 45 deg. zone traces. // Magnus
