PCB Libraries Forum : Controlling Solder Mask & Paste Mask https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:26:50 +0000 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=658 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Controlling Solder Mask & Paste Mask : Yes, the user preferences...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2263.html#2263 Author: Tom H
Subject: 658
Posted: 02 Nov 2012 at 7:32pm

Yes, the user preferences in every "Setup > Preferences > Terminals > Terminal Type > Settings (tab)" -
 
 
]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:32:31 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2263.html#2263 <![CDATA[Controlling Solder Mask & Paste Mask : I understand you can do that...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2262.html#2262 Author: lalexman
Subject: 658
Posted: 02 Nov 2012 at 7:17pm

I understand you can do that in Pads. My question is what does PCB Footprint expert do for soldermask and solderpaste when it outputs decals to pads ? Are they the same size as the pad ? What do you mean by swelled soldermask ? Are the soldermask created largerthen the pad size ? If so is this size controllable ?
]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:17:45 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2262.html#2262 <![CDATA[Controlling Solder Mask & Paste Mask : PADS Layout has a padstack...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2261.html#2261 Author: Tom H
Subject: 658
Posted: 02 Nov 2012 at 7:09pm

PADS Layout has a padstack editor that allows the user to add any layer to any pin. You can over size and undersize the solder mask and paste mask to your liking.
 
I like to add Assembly Top & Bottom to the padstack so I can selectively add assembly pads to parts I want and remove it (do not add it) for parts I don't.
 
The PCB Footprint Expert automatically creates swelled solder mask for an entire library or add/delete pads on assembly drawing by simply adjusting the user preferences.
 
]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:09:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2261.html#2261 <![CDATA[Controlling Solder Mask & Paste Mask : Currently is there any way...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/controlling-solder-mask-paste-mask_topic658_post2260.html#2260 Author: lalexman
Subject: 658
Posted: 02 Nov 2012 at 6:22pm

Currently is there any way to control the pad sizes for the solder mask and paste mask layers when outputting to PADS Layout?
 
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