gEDA-user: PCB layers questions

[<jbump@xxxxxxxx>]

I'm having trouble with layers in pcb and can't find any relevant info 
either on the web or in reading back through several hundred archived 
messages, so I figured I'd just ask.
I'm using version 20080202 (because that's what's in the repo I use.)
When I try to add a new layer, it refuses unless I add the layer into 
or above one of the three component-associated or solder-associated 
layers.  (component, gnd-comp, vcc-comp; solder, gnd-solder, 
vcc-solder)  Once I do that, it associates my new layer with either 
component or solder, even if I go to 'groups' and click on a different 
group number: it reverts to the layer in which it was originally 
created as soon as I close the prefs window.

Aside from that, I also don't know how to get pcb to produce gerbers 
from new layers that I add.  If I delete gnd-comp and add a new layer 
called 'outline' -- which it sticks under 'component' and associates 
with that group, as above -- it doesn't produce a gerber for my new 
layer, separate from the 'component' gerber.

What I'd *like*, is a fab notes layer to which I can add text, 
including board dimensions, and an outline layer that contains nothing 
but the board outline, in addition to top, bottom, silk top, silk 
bottom, since my pcb production system requires both of these.

Any suggestions/online resources for help?

Thanks

John



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