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Test points and Solder Mask

Petrushka

Hello guys.  I have a problem.

I created test points on my PCB, they are through holes, but now it appears I have them covered with Solder Mask.

When I edit padstack for these, I see that I have soders mask enabled (circle 35mils), however still, I can't see it under any classes and subclasses.  Other packages are fine.

Is there anyway to open up these test Vias to Solder Mask?

 Thanks

  • steve

    When you edit the pad in Pad Designer make sure you use File - Update to Design to transfer the modified padstack into the design. Look at the stackup non-conductor and soldermask_top or soldermask_bottom for pin (display color visibility). Make sure they are switched on.

  • Petrushka

    Nope, this doesn't help any.  Thanks for trying to help though.

  • Nagaraj Shanmu

     Otherway you can do is, open the padstack in the padstack editor and make necessary changes and save.

    In the design go to menu Tools->Padstack-->Refresh select padstack list ( you need to create a .lst fie-  enter the padstack name in notepad and save it as pad.lst).

    Make sure you have the padstack path listed in PADPATH in userpreference library path.

    After completin check the log file for any error/completion report.

     Good Luck!!

    ~Nagaraj

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