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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Thermals: size problem, SMD
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On Thu, 12 Jul 2018, Richard Rasker (rasker AT linetec DOT nl) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com] wrote:

> Hello,
>
> 2: SMD thermals, or the lack thereof. If I really need thermals, I create tiny 
> rectangles without clearance (S key) to connect pads to the surrounding copper 
> planes.

Already implemented in pcb-rnd for many months.

> ('tombstoning'). So is it better to always use home-made thermals? Because 
> that is a bit of a hassle.

Or just use the right software for the task.

Best regards,

Igor2