[kicad-users] New User

Hello group: I just downloaded and installed the windows xp version of kicad along with the 3d viewer suggested, and the documentation pdf's (not sure what they are for yet). I am impressed with Kicad, thanks are in order for what so far seems to be a very professional application for sch draw

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to read the "pho" files ?

One suggestion: there are a number of free viewrs for windows, either read limited or 30 day limited, you could download some of them and see if the problem happens there too Alain electric_phil escreveu: > I tried to remove the PCB-edge, but I don't see the bug : I can open > files in Gerbv wi

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to read the "pho" files ?

electric_phil a écrit : > > I tried to remove the PCB-edge, but I don't see the bug : I can open > files in Gerbv with the same process (right-clik on the file, then > choose "gerbv" prog to open ) like file with edges ... > No bug on stable version or last svn version. > Launching Gerbv, then try

[kicad-users] Re: How to read the "pho" files ?

I tried to remove the PCB-edge, but I don't see the bug : I can open files in Gerbv with the same process (right-clik on the file, then choose "gerbv" prog to open ) like file with edges ... Launching Gerbv, then try trying to open a pho file don't work, edge present or not ... Don't know if it's

RE: [kicad-users] Re: Copy block between sheets

> Hi, > Please do a search as this is a FAQ. I've found the solution in faq ! thanks. Sorry for my silly question, but I've found the faq only now. Alberto -- Alberto Rubinelli Mail : albe...@a2sistemi.it A2 SISTEMI We

[kicad-users] Re: Copy block between sheets

--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Alberto Rubinelli" wrote: > > How can I copy (or move) a block from a sheet to another ? > I've try "save block" but I don't understand how work > Thanks > > Alberto > Hi, Please do a search as this is a FAQ. David.

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to read the "pho" files ?

At leas one BUG in kicad was definetly located here in Barazil (100% reproductible), just check if it does not aply to you: If a board does not have a PCB-edge defined, something is missing in the gerber file. That was confirmed with my manufacturer too. Alain electric_phil escreveu: > Hi Dan

[kicad-users] Re: How to read the "pho" files ?

Hi Dan & Dave ... Sorry to not reply before, I had an internet failure ... Now, Gerbv is working, but can't load the "pho" file . To have it working, I just double-clic on the file I want to open, and choose to open it with Gerbv ... But it seems that Gerbv can operate on multiple file of a same

[kicad-users] Copy block between sheets

How can I copy (or move) a block from a sheet to another ? I've try "save block" but I don't understand how work Thanks Alberto

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

KiCad have a decent Gerber viewer itself, so I don't see the immediate reason to use Gerbv there. However, it's worrisome if there are deviations on the Gerber standard. I have had rather complex KiCad designs produced from my Gerber files without the usual whinging PCB producer so I assume KiC

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

I use ViewMate to view the .pho files. I don't know if they have a Linux version. Never had a problem with the .pho files. Dave - WB6DHW electric_phil wrote: > I just finish routing my pcb, and plot it in Gerber file format > which gives me several ".pho" files ( depend w

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

No, GCAM still can't read KiCad Gerber files, even after the manual hack to please Gerbv. This means that I cannot use KiCad for my new CNC Milling machine yet. I'd really really hate to be forced back to Eagle! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

This is a bit weird: Gerbv doesn't like the "G04" Gerber command ( comments etc ) so I manually edited the file and tried again. Then it complains on G01 so be gone with that too. Now Gerbv reads the file. I suspect the Gerber changes have been added to KiCad's Gerber engine sinced I tested las

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

Bugger! You are right! I updated my Gerbv and KiCad - they do disagree. Gerbv comes out with an error -1 Gonna spend some time on this! //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 09:06:03 Dan Andersson wrote: > ??? ! > > I can read my .pho files in Gerbv without any problems. I've also tested >

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

??? ! I can read my .pho files in Gerbv without any problems. I've also tested reading the files with other Gerber viewers without any problems. //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 08:35:20 electric_phil wrote: > I just finish routing my pcb, and plot it in Gerber file format > which gives m

[kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

I just finish routing my pcb, and plot it in Gerber file format which gives me several ".pho" files ( depend which ones layers I choose ) ... I thought I could read them with "Gerbv" (a gerber file viewer under Linux ) but it can't load them ... Are these ".pho" files Gerber format compatibles or