DRC for silkscreen over pads

8/3/2016 11:27:30 PM

DRC silkscreen

Pcbnew DRC needs a check for clearance between the silkscreen layer and pads on the associated copper layer.

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alvaro.anton

12/31/2016 3:36:23 PM

Most software at PCB fab house does a pass where they plot a set of Clear PADS over a silkscreen, which auto clears any offending over-pad lines.

jeffdenomme

10/13/2016 4:27:47 AM

When the CAM software clears the silkscreen, you end up with no component ref on the PCB. Therefore a DRC warning would still be useful.

Robert Jason

9/10/2016 11:28:58 AM

I've had PCBs come back with silkscreen on pads. Doing the check up front is applying the rule of measuring twice and cut once, and can save time and money.

pulsar67

8/6/2016 1:41:54 AM

The PCB manufacturers CAM software can remove silkscreen from pads.

DRC for silkscreen over pads

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