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by Alex
02 May 2025, 09:11
Forum: Bug reports
Topic: Schematic editor hangs when selecting a sheet template in Wine
Replies: 1
Views: 5481

Re: Schematic editor hangs when selecting a sheet template in Wine

We aware of the problem but this seems a Wine issue. The same executable works differently on Windows and Linux. All we can do is to recommend stable version of Wine and 32-bit version of DipTrace even though you have 64-bit system.
by Alex
02 May 2025, 09:05
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Diptrace generating mixed layer in dsn file
Replies: 2
Views: 4776

Re: Diptrace generating mixed layer in dsn file

Thank you for the report, I see the same. We will investigate whether it's a problem or not as changing layer type to mixed doesn't forbid traces on the layer.
by Alex
02 May 2025, 08:52
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Obstacle trace to pad rule 250430
Replies: 1
Views: 3716

Re: Obstacle trace to pad rule 250430

Hello Allen,
Please check design rules. The clearance rules are too strict - 6 to 20 mm. With theses rules interactive router can't even start routing. Once you change the rules to more realistic you will be able to route traces.
by Alex
16 Apr 2025, 07:12
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: board cutouts exported to step model files
Replies: 1
Views: 4356

Re: board cutouts exported to step model files

How did you get slot holes in PCB? I mean did you use pads with oval holes or shapes on board cutout layer? In the first case, do not forget to turn on "Pad Holes' when you export STEP. In the second case, you should get the same result in STEP file as you see on 3D preview.
by Alex
16 Apr 2025, 07:01
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Placing Vias on Gnd Pads
Replies: 1
Views: 4316

Re: Placing Vias on Gnd Pads

Via stitching and via shielding tools don't place vias on pads because often this is not good practice to do. But you can place vias on pads manually and connect the vias to the same net as the pad.
by Alex
08 Apr 2025, 06:38
Forum: Bug reports
Topic: Dashed-line tool ruins component file for XML export
Replies: 1
Views: 5188

Re: Dashed-line tool ruins component file for XML export

Thank you for the report, we will investigate it.
by Alex
04 Apr 2025, 05:08
Forum: Other questions and issues
Topic: How do you guys feel about DipTrace? I use it exclusively at work.
Replies: 1
Views: 4753

Re: How do you guys feel about DipTrace? I use it exclusively at work.

What issue do you have with design rules. Please provide some details, it will help us to verify the problem if exists.
by Alex
04 Apr 2025, 05:05
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to make the DRC notify an unconnected pad?
Replies: 1
Views: 4466

Re: How to make the DRC notify an unconnected pad?

Pads within the same pattern may be connected with internal connections. For example, pads with the same pad number become internally connected automatically. There are options for internally connected pads. You can right click on any of internally connected pads, select "Component Internal Wir...
by Alex
04 Apr 2025, 04:48
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to get trace to terminate in the center of a pad on a custom pattern?
Replies: 4
Views: 5067

Re: How to get trace to terminate in the center of a pad on a custom pattern?

Normally traces go to pad centers except the case when geometric center of the pad is no copper (as your case). In that case the trace goes to the first point of polygonal pad outline.
You can replace the pad with two overlapping rectangular pads and route the trace to either of them.