EasyEDA Std PCB FAQ

PCB

How to solve the PCB very slow issue

Because of v6.3 add two features:

1. All objects support show the ratlines which are containing nets;
2. Solve bottom layer pads will cover top copper issue. These features will make editor slower than before.

There are some methods to try to improve：

1. Via Tools - Design Rule, disable real-time DRC
2. Via Settings - PCB settings, disable Add Teardrop Automatically
3. Via Settings - PCB settings, disable Net Highlighting While Coursor Hover the Track
4. Via Settings - PCB settings, disable The Track's Routing Follows Component's Rotation
5. Via Settings - PCB settings, disable Rebuild Plane Automatically, and using copper area instead of inner plane layer
6. Via Settings - PCB settings, set Canvas Zoom Effect as Speed Priority
7. Hide ratline layer before move footprints at PCB
8. Check footprints which have a lot pad's, and the pads are polygon type, please modify them as Retangle or Oval
9. Suggest PCB doesn't over 300 footprints, Pads and Vias no more than 1500

How to change the Units of PCB from mil to mm or inch.

There is an option for that in PCB canvas attributes:

How to pick and move the components on the PCB canvas quickly.

Before routing the PCB, the components need to be positioned in suitable places on the PCB. In the PCB Editor, it can sometimes be quite difficult to select components by clicking on the silkscreen outline or the pads. To select and move them more easily, please use drag mode (Hot Key D) or click the Move icon in the PCB Tools toolbar:

How to add test point in schematic or PCB?

Schematic: You can place a single pin connector from Commonly Library, and then update its footprint.

PCB: You can place a top/bottom layer pad , and then route it with track.

Can I create a PCB without creating schematic?

Yes but for any but the simplest PCBs, please see:

Layout PCB Without Schematic

How to add more fonts for PCB.

You can refer to Text of PCB section.

How to insert an Image/Logo to PCB.

You can refer to Image of PCB section.

How to insert a DXF as board outline.

You can refer to Import DXF File of Import section.

How to create non rectangular pcb outline such as round?

You can import a DXF file for the board outline. For a round board outline, you can use an arc to do that, you just need to change to the board outline layer, then draw 1 arc like in the image below (need to adjust a bit later), you can use lines and arcs to create complex board outlines.

How to add a slot and cut out.

Please use solid region https://docs.easyeda.com/en/PCB/PCB-Tools/index.html#Solid-Region

Or draw a track and right-click it, use the "Convert to Board Cutout" option.

How to measure dimensions on a PCB.

https://docs.easyeda.com/en/PCB/PCB-Tools/index.html#Measure-Dimension

use Hotkey M

How to add more layers.

Click the layer options button, then tick the extra layers in the dialog that opens. https://docs.easyeda.com/en/PCB/Layers-Tool/index.html

How to add solder mask aperture.

It is possible to get boards with the copper exposed so that you can apply a layer of solder over those tracks to further increase their current carrying capacity. In this case, you need to add solder mask over a copper (copper area, track, solid region). EasyEDA will add solder mask for pads automatically. Sometimes however, you may need to add an aperture in the solder mask to expose and area of copper.

1. First, add a top or bottom solder mask layer, as required.
   

2. Next, draw a region in the solder mask layer over a copper item as illustrated in the image below. This in effect draws an aperture in the solder mask so that the copper item inside the region, in this case the track, will be not be covered by the green film of solder mask.
   

A common mistake is to just draw a solder mask, without a copper area, like the track pointed to by the yellow arrow. That is incorrect and does not produce the desired result.

Or you can click the track, and then click the Expose Copper button at the right-hand panel.

How do I set the dimensions of my PCB in the layout?

PCB's dimension/size depends on the board outline, you can create your board outline, please refer to Board Outline of the PCB section.

My PCB is complex, how can I be sure that I have routed all of the tracks?

Please refer to Design Manager of PCB section.

I need to start my layout again, how can I remove all of the tracks?

You can use "Menu - Route - Unroute All" and "Menu - Edit - Global Delete".

How to put a component on the bottom layer?

There are two ways to do this.

1. If your active layer is the bottom layer, then every component you place will be placed on the bottom layer automatically.
2. You can place a component then select it and change its layer attribute to Bottom layer in the right hand panel.

How to panelize the PCB

Please refer at PCB: Panelize

What does Warning copper area do not allow self intersection

Please refer at Forum: What does Warning copper area do not allow self intersection