> You can specify this with the DRC tool, under the clearance tab -- there= is = > actually a setting for minimum distances between pads and traces, pads a= nd = > vias, vias and traces, etc, etc. = I have just looked, and you are right, the drc enables this. One question: It seems the drc does not allow to specify the layer, for example, I don't mind wires go near to pads on the top layer, but I don't want it on the bottom layer (because I only solder on the bottom, and I want a larger error margin for my soldering). Is it correct that this is not included in= the drc, and is this the same in most other leading cad systems. = = = --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1=A2/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! M= essenger with Voice. -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist