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How to print 3D PCB layout in scale 1:1

wefindus — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:31:26 GMT

Hi, I like to print the 3D PCB board (selected visible layers) in scale 1:1. This is needed to get an exact paper print (1:1) of the copper layers 1 or 16 which I can use to produce the board itself.

I can't find or see the print function at 3D PCB screen?! (I can print the schematic and the 2d board but not the 3D)

Thanks for help
Daniel

Re: How to print 3D PCB layout in scale 1:1

PinRudolf — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:47:03 GMT

Hi Daniel, from the 3D PCB you'll need to create a drawing. The 3D PCB can be considered to use the mechanical interface of Fusion 360, which includes that all parts are to be placed in drawing files to be printed.

Open your 3D PCB
Go to File > New Drawing > From Design
Select OK (Or change paper size or template)
Place the PCB on the paper using scale 1:1
(remove the border)
Toggle of the solder mask
File > Print...

Are you using this print for etching? Why don't you print from the 2D PCB, hiding all layers but layer 1 / 16?

Re: How to print 3D PCB layout in scale 1:1

PW_VOX — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:33:22 GMT

Do you want to print out your copper layers so you can etch a board yourself?

If so, you do this from the 2D Board view not from the 3D view. PCBs are usually manufactured from Gerber files using a photoplotter. These are created from the manufacturing tab of the 2D board view. You could create a set of Gerber files and print them from a Gerber viewer. However you can also print selected layers directly to a printer or PDF file. Simply select the layers that you want to print from the layer display menu e.g. layer 1 or 16 as you say. Then type print into the command box and a print dialogue will appear that will allow you to set up your scaling etc. and then print.

Re: How to print 3D PCB layout in scale 1:1

RitchieFromParis — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:07:11 GMT

Hi and thanks for your great auto, but the draw is Black&Whit ! not with the really colors in the 3D view.

Yes you can print with the 2D PCB but this is not in 1:1.

Thanks to you.

Best and stay safe

Ritchie