PCB Libraries Forum : Silkscreen Outline to Footrprint https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:29 +0000 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:37:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3303 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Silkscreen Outline to Footrprint : No room for silkscreen means that...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13210.html#13210 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3303
Posted: 11 Aug 2023 at 8:37am

No room for silkscreen means that the calculator will try to add a silkscreen but if it violates the Gap Rule, it will not add the silkscreen. 

There are 2 workarounds. 
  1. Manually add a Rectangle Drafting Shape on the silkscreen layer. You enter the length and width and line width
  2. Move the footprint to FP Designer and a silkscreen will be auto-generated

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:37:32 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13210.html#13210 <![CDATA[Silkscreen Outline to Footrprint : Thanks!It worked for the 0201,...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13208.html#13208 Author: c.utrera
Subject: 3303
Posted: 11 Aug 2023 at 2:58am

Thanks!

It worked for the 0201, 0402 chips. But for example I had a component that is not a chip. A DFN Crystal, and after changing the property you mentioned the silkscreen outline dissapeared. Somehow the tool considered the silkscreen was too small but I want the silkscreen in that particular component to appear.

I tried the same I mentioned in my original post, I changed it in the particular menu in the calculator unchecking the box you mentioned and I updated it pushing "Calculate". Then the silkscreen appeared. I updated the library but somehow when I reload the footprint my changes disappear.

Is this normal behaviour?
]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:58:53 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13208.html#13208 <![CDATA[Silkscreen Outline to Footrprint : In &#034;Tools &gt; Options &gt;...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13202.html#13202 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3303
Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 7:32am

In "Tools > Options > Drafting > All Density Levels > Allow Alternate Outline (when geometry is too small for default outline)" 

Uncheck the box and you will not get silkscreen outlines on 0201, 0404 or any small package. 

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:32:25 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13202.html#13202 <![CDATA[Silkscreen Outline to Footrprint : Hi, The problem is that I initally...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-outline-to-footrprint_topic3303_post13201.html#13201 Author: c.utrera
Subject: 3303
Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 3:58am

Hi,

The problem is that I initally have checked in my "Master Options" under Options > Drafting > Silkscreen Outlines and Text > All Density Levels  the box "Add Outline to Footprint" since I want by default a silkscreen in all my designs. But for smaller footprints ( ie. capacitors, resistors 0402, 0603) I don´t want the default silkscreen created. Why? Becayse the silkscreen is to small to be printed in the sides of the pads between the gap, and the tool generates a "C" form shape around the pads. For me it is a problem because if the routed signal in the top or bottom layer is a high speed signal the silkscreen could affect the signal integrity. So I want it deleted.

Therefore, I change it in the particular menu in the calculator unchecking this box and I update it pushing Calculate. In the Footprint dialog the footprint appears to be updated. I then proceed to Add to Library and when I open it from the library the Silkscreen is still there. It looks like the property for the silkscreen is being inherit even when I specifically tell it not to do so.

Can you please orientate me to check if there could be anything I am missing in the process?
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