DIY Layout Creator - software for easy drawing PCB, vero and perfboard layouts

[GGBB]

which thing exactly?

I believe Gary is talking about not being able to have his white pads underneath his black traces (http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=44838.msg934337#msg934337).

For me, the big issue with pads is that when you export, the pads are not lined up perfectly with the traces - they are to the right and EDIT: above below where they should be by 0.0025" in both directions.  And the other thing that annoys me the most with exporting is that trace widths, pad sizes, and hole sizes are always rounded off - not what you might have set them to.  Both of these things I filed a long time ago.

[garcho]

I can't get the over-sized white solder pads underneath the black traces regardless of changing layers and sending back, etc.

Yep, thanks Gord. And thanks Bancika.

[Havaden]

I found a good way to print the PnP file.
Its a bit tricky, but pays off well.

1) print pcb from DIY Layout Creator (prints it in full scale, but with only one pcb)
2) Render PnP.
3) convert PnP file to JPG (Online GIF to JPG converter)
4) copy, then paste image in word
5) zoom out so that the page is in full scale (place a A4 paper on top of the pc screen)
6) resize the image in word so that it is in full scale (compare it to the first print)
7) copy the image and paste it as many times as you can on one page and print

This way, i get many Pcb prints on one page in the right scale
 

[Perrow]

You can use the rendered PNG file directly in word. If you use a graphics program to set the correct dpi (300) before you import it to word it'll automatically be the correct size.

[Kipper4]

I have a dilema.
I can export the trace mask but the text on the trace mask does not export with it.
This is frustrating I want to include the name of the pcb, also things like. In, Out, +9v, Gnd
Have i missed something?
How do I do this please?
Thanks Rich

[GGBB]

I have a dilema.
I can export the trace mask but the text on the trace mask does not export with it.
This is frustrating I want to include the name of the pcb, also things like. In, Out, +9v, Gnd
Have i missed something?
How do I do this please?
Thanks Rich

Lock your text and trace layers, unlock everything else.  Select all and delete, leaving just the text and traces.  Unlock those and export the whole thing, not just the trace mask.  Make sure you don't save over the original or else you could lose it if you don't pay attention.

[Kipper4]

Thanks Mate much appreciated. I'll give it a go.

[scratch]

I thought somebody had created a 'template' of a Radio-Shack prototyping board 276-150 in DIYlc, but I've tried 'searching' and can't find it

I've downloaded the layouts but it's not in there, did I dream that?

[Havaden]

I thought somebody had created a 'template' of a Radio-Shack prototyping board

Its not the radioshack board, but i found one:

[scratch]

but might prove useful nonetheless ... thanks!

[CodeMonk]

Speaking of Ratshack boards, I did this one last week.





Someone tell me where I can upload the .DIY file and I will.

[bancika]

maybe we can include them in the original repository as a zip file or something. Does someone want to have access to it and maintain the ZIP file?

thanks

[minersrevolt]

I'm looking for a way to mirror a selection in this program, but can't find it. Is this something in development or am I just missing it?

[roseblood11]

DIYLC version 1 doesn't work with Windows 8.1:
At the start, it says "Failed to set data for " ", and in a second check box: "No active document". If I click on "ok", that box opens again and again, I have to kill the program in the task manager.

I really like version 1 because of its simplicity. Is there a chance to make it run on Win 8.1?

[Mustachio]

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode ? right click the file go to properties then compatibility tab.

[roseblood11]

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode ? right click the file go to properties then compatibility tab.

It works! Thanx!!!

[bancika]

can someone verify that the latest version runs on mac? Not the multi-platform one, but the OSX dedicated version. Thanks!
https://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/downloads/list

[doctortropico]

I use the mac version. Will double check when I get home tonight, but I'm prety sure.

[doctortropico]

It's the Mac version, and it works fine Bancika.

[bancika]

thanks!