PCB Libraries Forum : Silkscreen

PCB Libraries Forum : Silkscreen - Eagle Export https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:14 +0000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:08:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=820 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Silkscreen - Eagle Export : You cannot use "User...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2940.html#2940 Author: Tom H
Subject: 820
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 7:08am

You cannot use "User Preferences" to create a 3-Tier library. You MUST use "Default Preferences".

You need to attend a training class. Here is the current schedule -

http://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/product-demo-training_forum35.html

If you can't make that timeframe, let us know and we'll set up a personal webcast just for you. But you definitely need training and it's something that takes an hour and I can't do it in this Forum.

There are also some training resources that would be very helpful to you. Check out Item 6 and download the PDF file - Preference Slides (PDF)

http://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:08:12 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2940.html#2940 <![CDATA[Silkscreen - Eagle Export : I checked those and I think...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2937.html#2937 Author: Evenkeel
Subject: 820
Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:02pm

I checked those and I think I have changed my defaults to reflect my preferences. I exported using both User and Least and got the same result.

Looking at my setup below, what else should I check?

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:02:38 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2937.html#2937 <![CDATA[Silkscreen - Eagle Export : When you update "Setup...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2936.html#2936 Author: Tom H
Subject: 820
Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 3:02pm

When you update "Setup > User Preferences" and change Drafting line widths and other stuff, you MUST select the "Design" tab and then select the "Environment" drop-down and select "User" (otherwise none of your User Preferences will appear).

And also change your Footprint Name suffix to "N" or any letter that you want on the end of your Footprint name.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:02:52 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2936.html#2936 <![CDATA[Silkscreen - Eagle Export : It appears that the Eagle Export...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/silkscreen-eagle-export_topic820_post2935.html#2935 Author: Evenkeel
Subject: 820
Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:03am

It appears that the Eagle Export correctly maps the drafting rules of Outline Width to the Eagle Silkscreen layer 21/22. It also appears that the Silkscreen Ref Des Height is being applied correctly to the Names and Values layers on export (Eagle includes these as part of the default silkscreen gerber output).

However, the Silkscreen Ref Des Width drafting rule is not being applied to the Names and Values layers (Layers 25/27). These appear to be fixed at 5%.

Thanks,

Billy
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