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From: "Nicklas Karlsson (nicklas DOT karlsson17 AT gmail DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] How to permanently set DRC default minimum sizes?
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File --> Preferences --> Sizes --> "Use DRC values as the default for new layouts".

I use to set the default to a little bit above that the PCB make prefers and only put it to the limit then necessary.

Nicklas Karlsson


> Please can someone remind me how to permanently set the minimum DRC 
> sizes, i.e. copper spacing, copper width, overlap, silk width, drill 
> dia., and annular ring? I want every new instance of pcb to 
> automatically open with the settings that our PCB maker prefers.
> 
> The tickbox for "use DRC values as the default for new layouts" never 
> seems to work as I'd expect it to. I've always had to change them manually.
> 
> Still using version 20110918 (I know, sorry, it's on Ubuntu's repository 
> and we've not had time to try later offerings yet ;) )
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Matt