Re: gEDA-user: Using polygons for creating a ground plane by hand

[DJ Delorie <dj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Oh, maybe I should clarify: The pcb I am recreating has components with
> square pads: that is what I am trying to do.

Use the 'q' key to change pins/pads from round to square and back.

> Also, if I wanted to have this manufactured and I only wanted to pay for a
> two layer board (after all, the original pcb is only two layers), would I
> only want to use the "component" and "solder" layers for the board?

Yup.

> This would mean I would place the bottom-side traces in the
> groundplane (with some clearance, of course)...is this correct?

Yup.


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