Re: gEDA-user: vias clear soldermask

[Stefan Salewski <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 2010-11-26 at 23:49 +0100, Michael Theurl wrote:
> Hello List,
> 
> I have an question about the vias in pcb.
> If i would make an area of vias for breakout stuff, and i want to keep
> the solder mask away from this vias. How can i make that ?
> is there an way in the gui? or can i add the clear mil in the pcb file
> with my text editor ?
> 
> thanxs,
> 
> Michael
> 

You can increase the solder mask clearance of vias/pins/pads in PCB
program: Make the solder mask visible, use "solder mask" button of
layers buttons on the left, then hover mouse over via/pin/pad and press
s key multiple times. If you need larger rectangular areas free from
solder mask, then you can use special footprints consisting of only one
pad, and put that footprint where you want the free area. I did this for
my DSO board to get free areas for thermal pads for hand soldering.




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