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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:30:47 -0700
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Merge layers during print
From: Russell Dill <Russ DOT Dill AT asu DOT edu>
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On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Peter Stuge <peter AT stuge DOT se> wrote:
> 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?

Otherwise, the layer would be printed merged with the specified layer
as well as on its own.  Not the worst thing. The skip-print attribute
was the easiest way to make that not happen. Its also useful in other
ways too, for instance, my notes layer where I have FIXME's and
what-not.