Homebrew PCBs

On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:04:52 -0000, you wrote:

>Hello all
>
>I have just started using Eagle, (Version 5.4) and so far so good
>until I am ready to print out the PCB pattern, in preparation  for
>toner transfer.
>
>I cannot figure out how to change all the pattern color to black
>(maybe it won't matter since I will be using a monochrome Laser
>printer - which I do not have yet)

Print options:

Black, solid.

Mirror is needed for the top and silk screen layers.
>
>The other thing is I cannot find out how to get rid of the component
>shapes from the PCB pattern.  All the resistor outlines, cap symbols,
>etc.  If I try to delete any of the above, the pad area for the part
>also disappears.
>

Layers view:  None, then add bottom, dimension, holes, and pads.  

For top: none, then add top, dimension, holes and pads.

If you use vias, they must be in for both layers.

Harvey


>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Ken