How can I create a tcream layer (on a footprint) ? I need a smaller tcream pad than the Top layer.

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I'm tring to create a footprint for a connector.. How can I create a t cream layer? I need a smaller t cream pad than the Top layer.

rachaelp · Answer

t_man2 wrote:

I'm tring to create a footprint for a connector..

How can I create a t cream layer?

I need a smaller t cream pad than the Top layer.

The first thing you need to do is go into the properties for the smd and turn off automatic cream generation by unchecking the "Cream" checkbox. Now you can use the polygon tool to draw a smaller tCream area on the tCream layer. Note that the line width of the polygon will affect your polygon size and don't make it 0 or it may cause exceedingly long gerber generation times.

I wrote a tutorial series about creating library parts in EAGLE which you can find here: EAGLE Tutorial Series

Creating custom Stop and Cream apertures is covered in part 4.

Best Regards,

Rachael

How can I create a tcream layer (on a footprint) ? I need a smaller tcream pad than the Top layer.

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