On 28 Jul 2008 at 13:33, Alain M. wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] escreveu: > > Hi, > > > >>> Please guide me that how do I remove 'Mask' (green coating) from > >>> certain tracks to increase current. > > > > In Eagle I can simply make a track (graphic line) on Mask_x layer, > > over the track I want to make open. As I can see, in Kicad I can draw > > graphic line on Mask_x layer, too, but I can't change its width! Right > > click on the line, and the "Edit Drawing" does nothing. Perhaps is it > > a bug? (v.20080715RC) > > I should also know the solution, because I also need it sometimes. > You can place a zone on the mask layer. Be sure and select the track first. Also, the grafic line width can be set be Dimensions - Texts & Drawings - Graphic segm Width. You will not see the real width unless you go to Preferences - Display Optons - Display other options - click on "Filled"
I use zones on the mask layer to remove the mask from ground areas to allow soldering of a shield. Dave - WB6DHW <http://wb6dhw.com>
