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From: "James Battat (jbattat AT wellesley DOT edu) [via geda-help AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-help AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject: [geda-help] remove all soldermask
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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:00:33 -0400
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In pcb, how do I specify that there should be no solder mask on the top layer of my board?

I know about growing t
he mask clearance for a given pin/pad using “K”, but want to suppress the entire solder mask.
I’ve tried drawing a polygon (rectangle) just inside of the board outline, but can’t draw on the solder mask “layer” (I guess because it’s not really a layer?).
Maybe “K” is the way to go?

Thanks,
James