# Latest **URL:** https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://librepcb.discourse.group/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Is it a one sided or two sided board?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/is-it-a-one-sided-or-two-sided-board/1027)
**Author:** [@Grayson](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Grayson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/is-it-a-one-sided-or-two-sided-board/1027 "2026-04-16T17:57:48Z")
If I make a board that has copper on one side only and nothing on the other side, it is considered a one (single) sided board. But if the other side has no copper but has solder mask and silkscreen is that still conside… --- ## [How to make an isolated pad in a ground plane](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-an-isolated-pad-in-a-ground-plane/1024)
**Author:** [@Grayson](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Grayson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-an-isolated-pad-in-a-ground-plane/1024 "2026-04-16T17:28:52Z")
I am trying to manually create an isolated rectangular pad within a larger ground plane area. The isolated pad is 10mm x 5mm. maybe with a 2mm “keep out” boarder around the pad. will be used to solder a couple of comp… --- ## [Multiple Boards - "Board Assembly PDF" only one board](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/multiple-boards-board-assembly-pdf-only-one-board/1026)
**Author:** [@Walter11](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Walter11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/multiple-boards-board-assembly-pdf-only-one-board/1026 "2026-04-14T07:09:16Z")
Hello Everyone, I created a project with multiple boards. Now I want to use the Output Jobs. No Problem with Gerber/BOM/etc. here I can select which board to output. However with the PDF Jobs “Board Assembly PDF” and “… --- ## [How to specify board color?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-specify-board-color/1022)
**Author:** [@Grayson](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Grayson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-specify-board-color/1022 "2026-04-07T15:04:22Z")
How can I specify a specific board color to the manufacturer, in LibrePCB or directly to board house via email? Are there common colors that are usually available such as blue, green, black? I assume the default is the… --- ## [How to import line graphic to legand (silkscreen) layer](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-import-line-graphic-to-legand-silkscreen-layer/1019)
**Author:** [@Grayson](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Grayson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-import-line-graphic-to-legand-silkscreen-layer/1019 "2026-04-06T15:09:14Z")
I need to import a line graphic into my legand silkscreen layer. There is a “Import DXF” in the FILE menu. Im using a Mac and don’t have an app that creates DXF directly (I have several drawing apps). I can create SVG… --- ## [Add spice file export](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/add-spice-file-export/1015)
**Author:** [@AntELO](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AntELO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/add-spice-file-export/1015 "2026-04-02T18:39:12Z")
I’d like you to add this option because we don’t have own schematics simulator, so, I think it’d be useful option until we’ll get own simulator --- ## [Does a Switchcraft or CTS/Alpha component library already exist?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/does-a-switchcraft-or-cts-alpha-component-library-already-exist/1016)
**Author:** [@GilmourD](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/GilmourD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/does-a-switchcraft-or-cts-alpha-component-library-already-exist/1016 "2026-04-02T15:26:19Z")
So, here I am, a PC tech/sysadmin that’s actually working on some guitar nerd stuff and I’ve never designed a PCB. I’ve got schematics floating around in my head, but the actual layout of a PCB is new territory for me. S… --- ## [About AUX](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/about-aux/1013)
**Author:** [@AntELO](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/AntELO)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/about-aux/1013 "2026-03-29T12:43:33Z")
Hello everybody! Sorry for probably silly question, I’m new in LibrePCB I’d like to add Audio Jack 6.3mm to my project but I’ve found only Barrel Jack that works with Power, not Audio I tried to import KiCAD and Eagle … --- ## [LibrePCB closes unexpectedly when opening a local library after updating to version 2.0.1](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/librepcb-closes-unexpectedly-when-opening-a-local-library-after-updating-to-version-2-0-1/1011)
**Author:** [@daniel71](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/daniel71)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/librepcb-closes-unexpectedly-when-opening-a-local-library-after-updating-to-version-2-0-1/1011 "2026-03-26T20:35:43Z")
Hello, After updating LibrePCB to ver 2.0.1, when opening a local library, the whole software closes unexpectedly with no warning. There was no error message during the installation. In my local library I created tens… --- ## [Creating symbol in My Library](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/creating-symbol-in-my-library/975)
**Author:** [@craigm](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/craigm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/creating-symbol-in-my-library/975 "2026-03-21T09:41:41Z")
Hello, I’m new to librepcb. Got it installed, downloaded libraries and managed to get a project started and a few things added to the schematic out of the read only libraries. Now I need to create a 16 pin IC that’s not… --- ## [Generating Logic Components (e.g. quad Gates)](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/generating-logic-components-e-g-quad-gates/445)
**Author:** [@i9e1](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/i9e1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/generating-logic-components-e-g-quad-gates/445 "2026-03-19T16:26:03Z")
Hi, there are some requests around for 74xx parts and alike. 74xx and 40xx series have each the same layout for fundamental gates. I considered creating them manually, maybe 10 components for each series (2-input, 3-i… --- ## [Measurement documentation Rev 2.01](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/measurement-documentation-rev-2-01/1010)
**Author:** [@tomwbarclay](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/tomwbarclay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/measurement-documentation-rev-2-01/1010 "2026-03-11T14:41:28Z")
I am trying to create measurement lines on the measures layer. The manual says , select the measures layer then use line and text tools to manually create measurement documentation. When I try this the board edit tool b… --- ## [Can't set line width (bug?)](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/cant-set-line-width-bug/1009)
**Author:** [@richardhufford](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/richardhufford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/cant-set-line-width-bug/1009 "2026-03-02T17:43:19Z")
I’ve been working on a project for days. Normally, when I select the line drawing tool in the Board Editor, a panel appears above my board where I can select the line width and the line drawing behavior. Yesterday, thi… --- ## [Error message can't load libraries list](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/error-message-cant-load-libraries-list/1008)
**Author:** [@Arno](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Arno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/error-message-cant-load-libraries-list/1008 "2026-02-19T09:51:44Z")
I suppose that a sqllite-file is defect, but I don’t know which one, and how to replace it. Any help is appreciate. --- ## [Disable dark mode in v2?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/disable-dark-mode-in-v2/1002)
**Author:** [@arafiq](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/arafiq)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/disable-dark-mode-in-v2/1002 "2026-02-15T11:56:33Z")
Where can I find the menu option to disable dark mode? I found the “themes” list under “workspace settings” but I am specifically referring to the dark menu backgrounds. --- ## [Saving layer sets](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/saving-layer-sets/1007)
**Author:** [@parenthetical](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/parenthetical)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/saving-layer-sets/1007 "2026-02-15T11:50:36Z")
Is there a way to save sets of visible layers for quick switching between preset sets of visible layers? It could be an extension of the preset system that currently has buttons for top, bottom, both, all, or none, if w… --- ## [How To defeat "Pad is not connected to any signal"](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-defeat-pad-is-not-connected-to-any-signal/1006)
**Author:** [@WN2A](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/WN2A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-defeat-pad-is-not-connected-to-any-signal/1006 "2026-02-13T06:46:27Z")
Hello, I have been using LibrePCB 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 with great results. I will be posting some of the projects soon. Some very busy boards! I am using it on Slackware 15.0, which is locked in at glibc 2.33…. so I will wai… --- ## [Wrong email notification](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/wrong-email-notification/1005)
**Author:** [@sasmus](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/sasmus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/wrong-email-notification/1005 "2026-02-11T17:07:57Z")
Hi, i got an notification by the system that apparently my email address is wrong: I double checked, address is correct, nothing in my spam filter. But - indeed, i did not receive any mail from notifications (at) li… --- ## [ERC and DRC Report](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/erc-and-drc-report/980)
**Author:** [@giancarlo64](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/giancarlo64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/erc-and-drc-report/980 "2026-02-08T21:17:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m not sure if there’s already a way to export the ERC and DRC results to a text file. It’s not a critical feature, but it would be quite handy to be able to review the results to a txt file in order to an… --- ## [Import single part library in Eagle Format](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/import-single-part-library-in-eagle-format/1001)
**Author:** [@hwulfken](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/hwulfken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/import-single-part-library-in-eagle-format/1001 "2026-02-05T22:27:24Z")
Need Help In the Import Eagle library window the Eagle library is shown with \>Bauteile (0/1) TDA1524A Komponenten (0/1) TDA1524A Symbole (0/1) TDA1524A Gehäuse (0/1) Dip762W46P254L21…..etc. which looks correc… --- ## [Library problems during migration to V2.0](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/library-problems-during-migration-to-v2-0/995)
**Author:** [@sasmus](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/sasmus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/library-problems-during-migration-to-v2-0/995 "2026-02-05T17:58:15Z")
I just installed V2.0(release) and migrated my old V1 Projects. During “Update project library” i get some error messages of this kind: “\[ERROR\] Trace of net “VCC” is not allowed to be connected to pad “2” of device “D… --- ## [Rev 2.0 new Library Name limited to 20 characters](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/rev-2-0-new-library-name-limited-to-20-characters/999)
**Author:** [@tomwbarclay](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/tomwbarclay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/rev-2-0-new-library-name-limited-to-20-characters/999 "2026-02-03T19:47:39Z")
Have migrated to LibrePCB rev 2.0. main app shows all existing local libs which all have long names (\> 20 chars) but when I try to create a new local library it chops off the folder name chars after a count of 20 to crea… --- ## [Symbol grid spacing on V2](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/symbol-grid-spacing-on-v2/1000)
**Author:** [@ouabache](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/ouabache)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/symbol-grid-spacing-on-v2/1000 "2026-02-03T19:42:31Z")
How do I change the grid spacing for symbols. It used to be easy to find. --- ## [Bug: ground planes in V2](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/bug-ground-planes-in-v2/996)
**Author:** [@sasmus](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/sasmus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/bug-ground-planes-in-v2/996 "2026-02-02T19:02:35Z")
there is probably a (minor) bug in V2: see this simple test-board (connection between J1 and J2 not drawn for illustration): creating a ground plane with thermal relief leads to this (no plane created at all): a… --- ## [Portrait monitor, Dual monitor](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/portrait-monitor-dual-monitor/994)
**Author:** [@eslavko](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/eslavko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/portrait-monitor-dual-monitor/994 "2026-02-01T22:27:55Z")
Hello… Still using old Eagle, but checking the new version of LibrePCB. As I have dual monitors and both are in portrait position, I really strugle with LibrePCB. Its near impossible to use let say one monitor for pcb an… --- ## [Help for my first design Please!](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/help-for-my-first-design-please/993)
**Author:** [@JM75](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/JM75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/help-for-my-first-design-please/993 "2026-01-29T22:08:03Z")
Hello, I’ve to design a very simple coil but I’ve no idea of how to derive my design with LibrePCB since there isn’t any circuit in it… If somebody have the skills to design such simple circuit and will help… Thank you… --- ## [Empty MPN and Manufacturer in BOM](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/empty-mpn-and-manufacturer-in-bom/992)
**Author:** [@giancarlo64](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/giancarlo64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/empty-mpn-and-manufacturer-in-bom/992 "2026-01-29T15:33:36Z")
Hi, I noticed that for some components the BOM does not show the MPN or Manufacturer, even though they are defined in the Device. I am still using LibrePCB v2 RC1. device1.lp → the information is not shown in the BOM … --- ## [Device name Bill of material](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/device-name-bill-of-material/991)
**Author:** [@giancarlo64](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/giancarlo64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/device-name-bill-of-material/991 "2026-01-28T23:33:02Z")
Hi, I tried using the "Device" or "name" attributes, but the corresponding BOM column is always empty. After analyzing the .lp files in my local library (specifically the dev folder and the device.lp files), I noticed … --- ## [How to save Project with new name?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-save-project-with-new-name/990)
**Author:** [@Tenderfoot](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/Tenderfoot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/how-to-save-project-with-new-name/990 "2026-01-27T20:12:03Z")
How do I save a project with a new name. For example saving ‘My Project’ as ‘My Project v2’ I’ve tried several ways, nothing works. Exporting as an ippz archive sort of works but I can’t rename it, it’s read-only and can… --- ## [Teardrop pad connections?](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/teardrop-pad-connections/989)
**Author:** [@parenthetical](https://librepcb.discourse.group/u/parenthetical)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://librepcb.discourse.group/t/teardrop-pad-connections/989 "2026-01-24T12:38:11Z")
Is it possible to add teardrop pad shapes in LibrePCB? Preferably in an automated way. [Previous page](https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md) [Next page](https://librepcb.discourse.group/latest.md?page=2)