Where do I define the PCB area on Eagle?

Question

I have created a schematic. When I switch to the PCB view I see this:

There is no indication here of where the board area is. Also, when I try to move any part I see the message telling me that the component is outside the PCB area. What area? Where is it? I need to see the PCB rectangle!

genebren · Answer

Mike,

The board area is defined by using the 'draw lines' tool with the layer selected as '20 - Dimension'. Start from the 0,0 reference point (small cross-hairs very near this point), and draw lines through the patch of the board outline. A couple of things to watch form:

1) set the Grid to the necessary resolution (View->Grid...)

2) if you need to accurately set the dimension lines, you can do so by using the 'show/edit properties' tool and then edit the line start and end points.

This show get you started.

Good luck,

Gene