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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Solder mask for inkjet

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2007-02-03

On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:40:36 +0100, wnnelson0 <wnnelson@...>
wrote:

> I would like to know which of the PCB programs allow you to print a
> solder mask. I am using Eagle and it only shows you the area that will
> not get any resist. I want it to show the resist as it will be applied
> so I will be able to print it on the board. I think I saw pictures of
> one somewhere (Stephan?) (Volkan?). The silk screen is no problem as
> the programs shows it as it will be printed. If I can get the solder
> mask on it will make soldering so much easier.


You simply need to make a negative of the image you see.

ST