Re: gEDA-user: pcb footprint creation: Soldermask clearance

[Karel Kulhavy <clock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Mar 24, 2006 at 01:39:55PM -0500, Phil Taylor wrote:
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> Karel and Kai,
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> I've been polling.  You both have been outspoken on footprint creation, so to
> speak.  
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> Do you make footprints in a text editor or just on-screen?

I make them onscreen only. It used to be a pain in the ass but with the
guide I put down now I have a feeling that it's easy - and it works
every time without a mistake! :)

Onscreen I can measure and see positions of pins - to determine their
number.

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> Phil
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> kmk <kmk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Karel Kulhavy wrote:
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> > > That's because I missed it there out. Next time I used the guideline I
> > > had fixed it. And I also did other enhancements. Current version is at:
> > > http://ronja.twibright.com/guidelines/footprints.php
> > 
> > Karel, please make sure, that the footprint creation check list in the
> > wiki is up to date.
> > 
> > ---<(kaimartin)>---
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