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Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Help with Eagle PCB

From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@...>
Date: 2009-01-27

You might want to take a look at kicad, I have used Eagle and like it also, you may like ..also after looking at it, it is also good
for all around board making and it is pretty extensive in all that it does as well.

The libraries are very extensive as well.

Bob AD5VJ

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Stuempges
> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 5:05 PM
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Help with Eagle PCB
>
> Hello all
>
> I have just started using Eagle, (Version 5.4) and so far so
> good until I am ready to print out the PCB pattern, in
> preparation for toner transfer.
>
> I cannot figure out how to change all the pattern color to
> black (maybe it won't matter since I will be using a
> monochrome Laser printer - which I do not have yet)
>
> The other thing is I cannot find out how to get rid of the
> component shapes from the PCB pattern. All the resistor
> outlines, cap symbols, etc. If I try to delete any of the
> above, the pad area for the part also disappears.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Ken
>
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