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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Merge layers during print
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Russell Dill wrote:
> > Sorry, I don't understand.
> >
> > On which layer is PCB::skip-print set?
> > On which layer is PCB::merge set to "componentmask"?
> >
> > Is there another use case than what you describe? For what you
> > describe I would strongly prefer that there is only a single
> > PCB::subtract-from attribute which would be set on the layer
> > with only the polygon, and it would be set to "componentmask".
> 
> So in my case I want a couple of holes in the paste stencil to line
> up with a couple of unplated drills. So I make a new layer, set
> skip-print to 1, and set merge to toppaste, then add a couple of zero
> length traces that line up with the drill holes.

Why is both skip-print and merge needed?


> I have another layer called fab-notes where I have graphics and notes,
> such as an arrow with text, "exposed copper ok", or "gold plated
> fingers", etc. PCB::merge is set to fab on this layer.

Ok, PCB::merge makes perfect sense, but not skip-print..


Would a merged layer also be printed separately without skip-print?


//Peter