Edge.Cut layer loses quality when exported to Kicad

[arduino12]

Hi,

I noticed that beziers won't be converted to the Edge.Cut layer, When I checked the option Auto flatten bezier for Edge.Cut layer it works- but not 100% same shape.

My manual workaround is to save the Edge.Cut layer as edge.dxf file from inkscape- And on Kicad File -> Import -> Graphics -> edge.dxf and place it instad of the generated Edge.Cut layer..

It takes a lot of time and have to be done every time... Any chance we can make it automatic?

Thanks, Arad

[twinkletwinkie]

Kicad doesn't support bezier curves the work around for this is to add more nodes to your edge.cut layer so that the individual line segments are so small it gives the appearance of being curved.

To add nodes use Extensions > Modify Path > Add Nodes.

I recommend leaving the first option default, change the line segments to 0.1 or 0.2, and leave number of segments to 1.

When exporting as a .kicad_mod or project make sure your DPI is at least 1,200, below that it can lose detail.

If you would prefer to not have your edge.cut layer tied to other layers as a single part or a lot of line segments inside the project you can disable all layers except for edge.cut and export it as a .kicad_mod and then you will get the benefits of it being an individual part.