Re: gEDA-user: PCB : pin element footprint.

[Chris Ellec <chris.ellec@aegisdevices.com>]

Michel Agoyan wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone know how to create, using PCB , a pin with a rectangle
> footprint ?
> As far as I know it is possible to have rounded or square ends for pins
> and pads.

Using the m4 macros you can make pads of any shapes. I'm not sure what 
you mean by rectangle pins, unless you have a rectangle drill bit for 
the hole ... ;>)

> It is also possible to draw pad as we want on the component layer.
> But if we want a particular footprint for a  pin on the solder layer it
> seems that it is not possible to do.
> And what about SMD on the solder layer ?
> 

To put parts on the "far side":

If the component is already on the component side of the board, use 
"buffer->cut to buffer" to remove the component, then "tab" to move to 
the solder side of the board, then "buffer->paste from buffer".

For a new component, just "tab" first, then place the component.

Chris.