>>>>> "scratch" == scratch 6057 <dml.empsrch@...> writes:
> Two things that can help with what you are attempting to do,
> select "drc" (Design Rules Check) then click the "Restring" Tab,
> Under PADS Top & Bottom, change the % (percentage) to a larger
> number, then click "Apply" button.
> I would suggest that you save your file under some sort of alternate
> file name before testing these procedures.
> ( Extracted text from the Eagle "Help.Pdf" file )
> Restring
> The Restring tab defines the width of the copper ring that has to
> remain after the pad or via has been drilled. Values are defined in
> percent of the drill diameter and there can be an absolute minimum
> and maximum limit. Restrings for pads can be different for the top,
> bottom and inner layers, while for vias they can be different for the
> outer and inner layers. If the actual diameter of a pad (as defined
> in the library) or a via would result in a larger restring, that
> value will be used in the outer layers. Pads in library packages
> usually have their diameter set to 0, so that the restring will be
> derived entirely from the drill diameter.
> ( End extracted "Help.Pdf" text )
> The second item is as follows, if you don't have these files they can
> be downloaded from the Cadsoft website and saved in
> your "X:\\\Eagle\ulp" directory.
>> From the command line in the Board layout window "Run drill-aid.ulp"
> Open the files with a TEXT Editor and read the headers . . .
> drill-aid.ulp
> Limit drill diameter of pads, vias and holes for easier manual
> drilling. Draws small circles in layer 116 inside the drilling of
> pads, vias and holes, which should make it easier to center the tool
> while drilling the board manually.
> drill-aid-delete.ulp
> Allows selective removal of circles in layer 116 inside the drilling
> of pads.
Many thanks.
I was unable to manipulate the drill hole size with the restring. changing
the percentage seemed to only enlarge the pad itself. The drill-aid.ulp
however did exactly what I wanted so I am now a happy chappy.
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