I think you need to turn DRC (Design Rules Checking) off, but I'm a beginner too, so I'm not sure.
Good luck,
Cat
> To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com
> From: mad...@free.fr
...
I create a new project, open PCB new, place say a DIP-8_300 component, click on
'add traces and vias', start tracing... and get:
> Type Err(4) trace near pad
>
...
