Re: gEDA-user: Electrode footprint

[DJ Delorie <dj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I created a .8 mil ring, 4 arcs in a circle, in PCB.  I then
> attached a via to the ring.  Finally I copied everything to the
> buffer and did a Buffer>Convert buffer to element.  I saved this as
> electrode.fp.  I'd like to end up with a pin on a ring of copper and
> the solder mask covering the ring.  How do I make sure the ring is
> made of copper?  After I converted the buffer to an element it just
> showed a via with a pin number and a diamond where I positioned the
> mark in the center of the ring.

Not everything in PCB can be included in an element.  Specifically,
you may only include: vias, traces, rectangles, and silk lines/arcs.
Copper arcs and polygons may not be included.

For your case what you'll need to do is what I described earlier -
draw the ring with copper arcs *after* you place the element (just
pads) on the board.  The ring will not be part of the element, but it
will work.  You'll need a center pin or via to control the mask.


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