In addition to the lack of flattened DXF (instead, DXF output creates a new file for each layer) - I believe there was also a limitation in finer layer control that SVG - for what I was trying to output - allowed for filtering. Newer builds may have this native - I have not yet reviewed any newer builds. I have found an external solution which works - but it would be nice to have this feature native in Kicad. I believe primarily the SVG output allowed for a "flattened" view where all selected layers could be combined and the DXF plot did not have this option. The issue I have with this build and the DXF export is that there is a different set of layer controls using DXF export vs. Using the direct DXF export (or plot) the scale was also correct as seen in mechanical CAD packages.
I found the DXF export (under the "Plot" option - change from "Gerber" to "DXF" in the drop-down box) created DXFs similar to the SVG output in terms of quality of exported data (good quality). Another way is under "File" and the "Plot" icon - then select "SVG" as the "Plot format:". Note: there are multiple ways to create an SVG - one way is under the "File" menu-bar and "Export SVG" icon. However, all SVG output always appeared fine - scale aside. I could not get the scale of the generated SVG file correct to allow for conversion of SVG to DXF and have the DXF result in the correct scale. The issue I had with the SVG was in terms of units. What I found with SVG export is that the board output looks good - including traces and silkscreens that were generated with the bitmap2component (bitmap to module) utility. FYI - my purpose for doing any of these exports was to pass a 2D model of the board to the mechanical team for checking hole locations/sizes, board outline, etc. "Export SVG" using build 4022 offers the best control over what to export as I have more control over what layers to export vs. The software version I am using is the latest stable Windows release as reported by the primary distribution website: 2013-07. However, I have tried the same "sort" of actions and have a arrived at a different conclusion. Your issue seems primarily with the layout side of Kicat (pcbnew) so I will focus on the layout.ĭue to the "personal experience" factor - I do not discount your experience and recognize I may not be using the same features exactly that have caused your SVG/PDF/etc export issues. Not everyone is going to have the same impression because not everyone uses the software in the same manner and may use different portions of the software in different ways.
Regarding the topic at hand - experience with software such as Kicad is a very personal experience. I arrived here searching for a specific Kicad error I was experiencing after compiling the latest "bleeding edge" version on the Windows platform. This thread is dated, but perhaps not past its expiration date.
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