Add PDF file with board layout

[tomverbeure]

Just like a .pdf is available for the schematic, it'd be nice to have it available too for the PCB for quick reference.

I can install KiCAD on my little travel laptop, of course, but it's just a bit of overkill.

Thanks!
Tom

[vr2045]

Could you please clarify what the PDF would be used for so I can provide the right information?

eg. I want to:

• Lookup parts on the board from the schematic so you want an assembly drawing with all the parts labeled on it
• Trace the lines on the board for whatever reason so need the copper layers on the PDF
• Something else?

[tomverbeure]

I want to be able to:

• check board size and location of the pins. This is actually what caused me to file this issue, since I was designing a 3D printed structure that will contain one.
• look up major parts and names of pins.

[vr2045]

Ok, so for a mechanical assembly, you would ideally need a step file or equivalent to import into your mechanicals and for the electrical side, you would need an assembly drawing. Let me know if this makes sense. If so, I'll try see how to generate these files for the design.

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[tomverbeure]

A .step file is fine, but that also requires an additional tool. So a .pdf with various views is IMO the most useful for a quick look at sizes etc.

Tom

[vr2045]

Added step file, will add PDF with views as time permits.