Hi Doug, I do not mind about the default value: for my designs I needed a narrower gap. I think 0.001" should not create problems to the manufacturer nor the pcb maker.
Anyway the mask clearance is a three way matter: the IC, the pcb maker and the pcb manufacturer. Be sure to meet all three. > but would prefer to keep the default > spacing where not needed and only require tighter tolerance where it > is specified. Any thoughts on this? Your thoughts on this would be > appreciated. I think this is not possible with kicad. Pedro.
