[kicad-users] Convert Eagle library to KiCAD

2009-04-02 Thread andrej_georgi
Dear KiCAD group, I just found an ATXMega library for Eagle which I would like to use on my KiCAD Project. Is it possible to convert the library to KiCAD? Apprecitate any help Andrej

[kicad-users] Re: Eagle to KiCAD

2009-04-02 Thread Alain M.
Hi, mostly I redraw ALL my libraries and modules, but using some existing library. It is so easy that I turned it into a habit... There are a lot of Eagle converted libraries by Renie (also Brazilian) at http://www.reniemarquet.cjb.net/kicad.htm I am answering to the list, maybe you get more

[kicad-users] Re: Solder Paste

2009-04-02 Thread axtz4
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert birmingham_spi...@... wrote: Thanks. I should add that they want the solder mask to be positive (ie the solder mask clearance is supposed to be 0.4mm), so your cunning idea can't be applied in this case. [sound of planting face in hand] D'oh!

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Solder Paste

2009-04-02 Thread Robert
Hmmm - that would be a lot of manual editing. OK, thanks. At least I can now solve it with a bit of C code if they insist on this one. Regards, Robert. axtz4 wrote: --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert birmingham_spi...@... wrote: Thanks. I should add that they want the solder

[kicad-users] Re: Solder Paste

2009-04-02 Thread axtz4
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert birmingham_spi...@... wrote: Hmmm - that would be a lot of manual editing. OK, thanks. At least I can now solve it with a bit of C code if they insist on this one. Give this a try (I hope the Y! formatting doesn't totally destroy it.) May need

[kicad-users] Re: Is there a fast way to move reference designators?

2009-04-02 Thread oecherexpat
Hi there, I had exactly the same issue - and unfortunately no solution to you. In my opinion, Kicad needs plenty more shortcuts, a dedicatd one for move designator and rotate designator would be perfect. Cheers, Heiko --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, earthysmell earthysm...@... wrote:

[kicad-users] Re: Solder Paste

2009-04-02 Thread oecherexpat
Hi Robert, Interesting manufacturer you've got there. No, Kicad does not have the ability to shrink the solder past pads as it can increase pad sizes on solder resist layer. I myself just finished a PCB where I only had to shrink solder paste for 2 fine-pitch connectors. I did it by not using