Inspect the board and both layers
- Open PCB layout. Select Top copper and Bottom copper in Active copper layer.
- Inspect J1, R1, R2, the input route's two vias and its bottom-copper segment.
The board is 70 × 50 mm with seven pads, six tracks and two vias.
Map logical pins to physical pads
- Select J1 in Board components. Inspect Assigned footprint and each terminal's physical pad assignment. Repeat for R1 and R2.
- Compare dimensions, lead pitch, drill sizes and pin numbering with the actual parts you intend to use. Mark Footprint dimensions and pad mapping checked only after that review.
You can trace every logical terminal to a physical pad. Unreviewed mappings remain warnings.
If you get stuck: A generic footprint is not a verified manufacturer package. Additional package-pad assignments do not add missing supply/enable behavior to the simulation model.
Practice removing and restoring copper
- On Top copper, select a track and choose Delete selected PCB item. Open Design rules and inspect the missing connection.
- Use Undo PCB edit to restore it. This is a safe way to learn the difference between a schematic net and its physical routing.
Deleting copper creates an unrouted connection. Undo restores the complete connection.
If you get stuck: A ratsnest line is a required connection, not fabricated copper.
Practice manual routing
- For a routing exercise, remove a simple pad-to-pad track again. Choose Route copper, then click its starting pad, bend points and destination pad.
- Choose 45°, 90° or Free angle. Space flips the bend. During a route, Add via (V) changes the active layer; Enter finishes and Escape cancels.
Your replacement connects the same net endpoints. Use Undo if you need to return to the original board.
If you get stuck: Keep copper away from unrelated pads/tracks. A through-hole pad also joins both layers. The router does not push other copper out of the way.
Resolve errors before export
- Open Design rules. Fix clearance, short, drill, edge and unrouted-connection errors.
- If you changed the schematic, choose Sync schematic and review the retained copper against the new nets.
Connections complete appears with no copper/connectivity errors. Review any remaining warnings.
Export the board and editable project
- Choose Manufacturing ZIP. It contains Gerber layers, plated drills, BOM, placements and the design-rule report.
- Use Export complete project JSON or Save project for an editable schematic-and-board copy. Review the manufacturing files in your fabricator's viewer before ordering.
You have both manufacturing output and an editable project.
If you get stuck: The checks do not validate silkscreen clearance, electrical/thermal ratings or enclosure fit. Two-layer rectangular boards are supported; copper pours, custom footprints and multilayer stackups are not.