KiBot/docs/samples/generic_plot.kibot.yaml

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# ATTENTION! THIS ISN'T A FULLY FUNCTIONAL EXAMPLE.
# You should take portions of this example and edit the options to make
# them suitable for your use.
# This file is useful to know all the available options.
kibot:
version: 1
preflight:
# [boolean=false] Zones are filled before doing any operation involving PCB layers.
check_zone_fills: true
# [list(dict)] A list of entries to filter out ERC/DRC messages.
filters:
- filter: 'Filter description'
error: '10'
regex: 'Regular expression to match'
# [boolean=false] Option for `run_drc`. Ignores the unconnected nets. Useful if you didn't finish the routing.
ignore_unconnected: false
# [boolean=false] Runs the DRC (Distance Rules Check). To ensure we have a valid PCB.
# The report file name is controlled by the global output pattern (%i=drc %x=txt).
run_drc: true
# [boolean=false] Runs the ERC (Electrical Rules Check). To ensure the schematic is electrically correct.
# The report file name is controlled by the global output pattern (%i=erc %x=txt).
run_erc: true
# [boolean=false] Update the XML version of the BoM (Bill of Materials).
# To ensure our generated BoM is up to date.
# Note that this isn't needed when using the internal BoM generator (`bom`).
update_xml: true
outputs:
# BoM (Bill of Materials):
# Is compatible with KiBoM, but doesn't need to update the XML netlist because the components
# are loaded from the schematic.
# Important differences with KiBoM output:
# - All options are in the main `options` section, not in `conf` subsection.
# - The `Component` column is named `Row` and works just like any other column.
# This output is what you get from the 'Tools/Generate Bill of Materials' menu in eeschema.
- name: 'bom_example'
comment: 'Used to generate the BoM in CSV, HTML, TSV, TXT, XML or XLSX format using the internal BoM.'
type: 'bom'
dir: 'Example/bom_dir'
options:
# [list(dict)] Add components from other projects
aggregate:
# [string=''] Name of the schematic to aggregate
- file: ''
# [string=''] Name to identify this source. If empty we use the name of the schematic
name: ''
# [number=1] Number of boards to build (components multiplier). Use negative to substract
number: 1
# [string=''] A prefix to add to all the references from this project
ref_id: ''
# [list(dict)|list(string)] List of columns to display.
# Can be just the name of the field
columns:
# [string=''] Name of the field to use for this column
- field: 'Row'
# [list(string)|string=''] List of fields to join to this column
join: ''
# [string=''] Name to display in the header. The field is used when empty
name: 'Line'
# [list(list(string))] A series of values which are considered to be equivalent for the part name.
# Each entry is a list of equivalen names. Example: ['c', 'c_small', 'cap' ]
# will ensure the equivalent capacitor symbols can be grouped together.
# If empty the following aliases are used:
# - ['r', 'r_small', 'res', 'resistor']
# - ['l', 'l_small', 'inductor']
# - ['c', 'c_small', 'cap', 'capacitor']
# - ['sw', 'switch']
# - ['zener', 'zenersmall']
# - ['d', 'diode', 'd_small']
component_aliases: [['r', 'r_small', 'res', 'resistor'], ['l', 'l_small', 'inductor'], ['c', 'c_small', 'cap', 'capacitor'], ['sw', 'switch'], ['zener', 'zenersmall'], ['d', 'diode', 'd_small']]
# [dict] Options for the CSV, TXT and TSV formats
csv:
# [boolean=false] Hide project information
hide_pcb_info: false
# [boolean=false] Hide statistics information
hide_stats_info: false
# [boolean=false] Enclose all values using double quotes
quote_all: false
# [string=','] CSV Separator. TXT and TSV always use tab as delimiter
separator: ','
# [string|list(string)='_kibom_dnc'] Name of the filter to mark components as 'Do Not Change'.
# The default filter marks components with a DNC value or DNC in the Config field
dnc_filter: '_kibom_dnc'
# [string|list(string)='_kibom_dnf'] Name of the filter to mark components as 'Do Not Fit'.
# The default filter marks components with a DNF value or DNF in the Config field
dnf_filter: '_kibom_dnf'
# [string|list(string)='_mechanical'] Name of the filter to exclude components from BoM processing.
# The default filter excludes test points, fiducial marks, mounting holes, etc
exclude_filter: '_mechanical'
# [string='Config'] Field name used for internal filters
fit_field: 'Config'
# [string=''] [HTML,CSV,TXT,TSV,XML,XLSX] format for the BoM.
# Defaults to CSV or a guess according to the options.
format: 'CSV'
# [boolean=true] Connectors with the same footprints will be grouped together, independent of the name of the connector
group_connectors: true
# [list(string)] List of fields used for sorting individual components into groups.
# Components which match (comparing *all* fields) will be grouped together.
# Field names are case-insensitive.
# If empty: ['Part', 'Part Lib', 'Value', 'Footprint', 'Footprint Lib'] is used
group_fields: ['part', 'part lib', 'value', 'footprint', 'footprint lib']
# [dict] Options for the HTML format
html:
# [boolean=true] Use colors to show the field type
col_colors: true
# [string=''] Column with links to the datasheet
datasheet_as_link: ''
# [string|list(string)=''] Column/s containing Digi-Key part numbers, will be linked to web page
digikey_link: ''
# [boolean=true] Generate a separated section for DNF (Do Not Fit) components
generate_dnf: true
# [boolean=false] Hide project information
hide_pcb_info: false
# [boolean=false] Hide statistics information
hide_stats_info: false
# [boolean=true] Use a color for empty cells. Applies only when `col_colors` is `true`
highlight_empty: true
# [string|boolean=''] PNG file to use as logo, use false to remove
logo: ''
# [string='modern-blue'] Page style. Internal styles: modern-blue, modern-green, modern-red and classic.
# Or you can provide a CSS file name. Please use .css as file extension.
style: 'modern-blue'
# [string='KiBot Bill of Materials'] BoM title
title: 'KiBot Bill of Materials'
# [boolean=true] Exclude DNF (Do Not Fit) components
ignore_dnf: true
# [boolean=true] Component groups with blank fields will be merged into the most compatible group, where possible
merge_blank_fields: true
# [list(string)] List of fields where we tolerate conflicts.
# Use it to avoid undesired warnings.
# By default the field indicated in `fit_field` and the field `part` are excluded
no_conflict: ['Config', 'Part']
# [boolean=false] When normalizing values use the locale decimal point
normalize_locale: false
# [boolean=false] Try to normalize the R, L and C values, producing uniform units and prefixes
normalize_values: false
# [number=1] Number of boards to build (components multiplier)
number: 1
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] filename for the output (%i=bom). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string=''] A prefix to add to all the references from this project. Used for multiple projects
ref_id: ''
# [string=' '] Separator used for the list of references
ref_separator: ' '
# [boolean=false] Generate the `Source BoM` column using the reference ID instead of the project name
source_by_id: false
# [boolean=false] Print grouped references in the alternate compressed style eg: R1-R7,R18
use_alt: false
# [string=''] Board variant, used to determine which components
# are output to the BoM.
variant: ''
# [dict] Options for the XLSX format
xlsx:
# [boolean=true] Use colors to show the field type
col_colors: true
# [string=''] Column with links to the datasheet
datasheet_as_link: ''
# [string|list(string)=''] Column/s containing Digi-Key part numbers, will be linked to web page
digikey_link: ''
# [boolean=true] Generate a separated section for DNF (Do Not Fit) components
generate_dnf: true
# [boolean=false] Hide project information
hide_pcb_info: false
# [boolean=false] Hide statistics information
hide_stats_info: false
# [boolean=true] Use a color for empty cells. Applies only when `col_colors` is `true`
highlight_empty: true
# [string|boolean=''] PNG file to use as logo, use false to remove
logo: ''
# [number=60] [20,999] Maximum column width (characters)
max_col_width: 60
# [string='modern-blue'] Head style: modern-blue, modern-green, modern-red and classic.
style: 'modern-blue'
# [string='KiBot Bill of Materials'] BoM title
title: 'KiBot Bill of Materials'
# Archiver (files compressor):
# This is used to generate groups of files in compressed file format.
- name: 'compress_example'
comment: 'Generates a compressed file containing output files.'
type: 'compress'
dir: 'Example/compress_dir'
options:
# [string='auto'] [auto,stored,deflated,bzip2,lzma] Compression algorithm. Use auto to let KiBot select a suitable one
compression: 'auto'
# [list(dict)] Which files will be included
files:
# [string=''] Destination directory inside the archive, empty means the same of the file
- dest: ''
# [string='.*'] A regular expression that source files must match
filter: '.*'
# [string=''] Collect files from the selected output.
# When used the `source` option is ignored
from_output: ''
# [string='*'] File names to add, wildcards allowed. Use ** for recursive match.
# Note this pattern is applied to the output dir specified with -d comman line option
source: '*'
# [string='ZIP'] [ZIP,TAR,RAR] Output file format
format: 'ZIP'
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the generated archive (%i=name of the output %x=according to format). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# DXF (Drawing Exchange Format):
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'dxf_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to 2D mechanical EDA tools (like AutoCAD).'
type: 'dxf'
dir: 'Example/dxf_dir'
options:
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [boolean=false] Use mm instead of inches
metric_units: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [boolean=true] Plot using the contour, instead of the center line
polygon_mode: true
# [boolean=false] Don't fill objects, just draw the outline
sketch_plot: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [boolean=false] Use the auxiliar axis as origin for coordinates
use_aux_axis_as_origin: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# Excellon drill format:
# You can create a map file for documentation purposes.
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Fabrication output/Drill Files' menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'excellon_example'
comment: 'This is the main format for the drilling machine.'
type: 'excellon'
dir: 'Example/excellon_dir'
options:
# [number=0] number of digits for integer part of coordinates (0 is auto)
left_digits: 0
# [dict|string] [hpgl,ps,gerber,dxf,svg,pdf] Format for a graphical drill map.
# Not generated unless a format is specified
map:
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the map file, KiCad defaults if empty (%i='PTH_drill_map'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string='pdf'] [hpgl,ps,gerber,dxf,svg,pdf] Format for a graphical drill map
type: 'pdf'
# [boolean=true] Use metric units instead of inches
metric_units: true
# [boolean=false] Use a minimal header in the file
minimal_header: false
# [boolean=false] Invert the Y axis
mirror_y_axis: false
# [string] Force this replacement for %i when generating NPTH files
npth_id: None
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] name for the drill file, KiCad defaults if empty (%i='PTH_drill'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Generate one file for both, plated holes and non-plated holes, instead of two separated files
pth_and_npth_single_file: true
# [string] Force this replacement for %i when generating PTH and unified files
pth_id: None
# [dict|string] Name of the drill report. Not generated unless a name is specified
report:
# [string=''] Name of the drill report. Not generated unless a name is specified.
# (%i='drill_report' %x='txt')
filename: ''
# [number=0] number of digits for mantissa part of coordinates (0 is auto)
right_digits: 0
# [boolean=false] Use the auxiliar axis as origin for coordinates
use_aux_axis_as_origin: false
# [string='DECIMAL_FORMAT'] [DECIMAL_FORMAT,SUPPRESS_LEADING,SUPPRESS_TRAILING,KEEP_ZEROS] How to handle the zeros
zeros_format: 'DECIMAL_FORMAT'
# Gerber drill format:
# You can create a map file for documentation purposes.
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Fabrication output/Drill Files' menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'gerb_drill_example'
comment: 'This is the information for the drilling machine in gerber format.'
type: 'gerb_drill'
dir: 'Example/gerb_drill_dir'
options:
# [dict|string] [hpgl,ps,gerber,dxf,svg,pdf] Format for a graphical drill map.
# Not generated unless a format is specified
map:
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the map file, KiCad defaults if empty (%i='PTH_drill_map'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string='pdf'] [hpgl,ps,gerber,dxf,svg,pdf] Format for a graphical drill map
type: 'pdf'
# [string] Force this replacement for %i when generating NPTH files
npth_id: None
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] name for the drill file, KiCad defaults if empty (%i='PTH_drill'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string] Force this replacement for %i when generating PTH and unified files
pth_id: None
# [dict|string] Name of the drill report. Not generated unless a name is specified
report:
# [string=''] Name of the drill report. Not generated unless a name is specified.
# (%i='drill_report' %x='txt')
filename: ''
# [boolean=false] Use the auxiliar axis as origin for coordinates
use_aux_axis_as_origin: false
# Gerber format:
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'gerber_example'
comment: 'This is the main fabrication format for the PCB.'
type: 'gerber'
dir: 'Example/gerber_dir'
options:
# [boolean=true] Creates a file with information about all the generated gerbers.
# You can use it in gerbview to load all gerbers at once
create_gerber_job_file: true
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [boolean=false] Disable aperture macros (workaround for buggy CAM software) (KiCad 6)
disable_aperture_macros: false
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the gerber job file (%i='job', %x='gbrjob'). Affected by global options
gerber_job_file: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [number=4.6] This the gerber coordinate format, can be 4.5 or 4.6
gerber_precision: 4.6
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [number=0.1] [0.02,2] Line_width for objects without width [mm] (KiCad 5)
line_width: 0.1
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [boolean=false] Substract the solder mask from the silk screen
subtract_mask_from_silk: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [boolean=false] Use the auxiliar axis as origin for coordinates
use_aux_axis_as_origin: false
# [boolean=true] Include netlist metadata
use_gerber_net_attributes: true
# [boolean=true] Use the extended X2 format (otherwise use X1 formerly RS-274X)
use_gerber_x2_attributes: true
# [boolean=false] Use legacy Protel file extensions
use_protel_extensions: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# HPGL (Hewlett & Packard Graphics Language):
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'hpgl_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB for plotters and laser printers.'
type: 'hpgl'
dir: 'Example/hpgl_dir'
options:
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [boolean=false] Plot mirrored
mirror_plot: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [number=1] [1,16] Pen number
pen_number: 1
# [number=20] [1,99] Pen speed
pen_speed: 20
# [number=15] [0,100] Pen diameter in MILS, useful to fill areas. However, it is in mm in HPGL files
pen_width: 15
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [number=0] Scale factor (0 means autoscaling)
scaling: 0
# [boolean=false] Don't fill objects, just draw the outline
sketch_plot: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# IBoM (Interactive HTML BoM):
# For more information: https://github.com/INTI-CMNB/InteractiveHtmlBom
# This output is what you get from the InteractiveHtmlBom plug-in (pcbnew).
- name: 'ibom_example'
comment: 'Generates an interactive web page useful to identify the position of the components in the PCB.'
type: 'ibom'
dir: 'Example/ibom_dir'
options:
# [string=''] List of comma separated blacklisted components or prefixes with *. E.g. 'X1,MH*'.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
blacklist: ''
# [boolean=false] Blacklist components with empty value.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
blacklist_empty_val: false
# [number=0] Board rotation in degrees (-180 to 180). Will be rounded to multiple of 5
board_rotation: 0
# [string='left-right'] [bom-only,left-right,top-bottom] Default BOM view
bom_view: 'left-right'
# [string='Sourced,Placed'] Comma separated list of checkbox columns
checkboxes: 'Sourced,Placed'
# [boolean=false] Default to dark mode
dark_mode: false
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill.
# Avoid using it in conjunction with with IBoM native filtering options
dnf_filter: ''
# [string=''] Name of the extra field that indicates do not populate status.
# Components with this field not empty will be blacklisted.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
dnp_field: ''
# [string=''] Comma separated list of extra fields to pull from netlist or xml file
extra_fields: ''
# [boolean=false] Hide footprint pads by default
hide_pads: false
# [boolean=false] Hide silkscreen by default
hide_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Highlight pin1 by default
highlight_pin1: false
# [boolean=false] Include netlist information in output.
include_nets: false
# [boolean=false] Include track/zone information in output. F.Cu and B.Cu layers only
include_tracks: false
# [string='FB'] [F,FB,B] Default layer view
layer_view: 'FB'
# [string='ibom'] Output file name format supports substitutions:
# %f : original pcb file name without extension.
# %p : pcb/project title from pcb metadata.
# %c : company from pcb metadata.
# %r : revision from pcb metadata.
# %d : pcb date from metadata if available, file modification date otherwise.
# %D : bom generation date.
# %T : bom generation time.
# Extension .html will be added automatically.
# Note that this name is used only when output is ''
name_format: 'ibom'
# [string=''] Path to netlist or xml file. You can use '%F.xml' to avoid specifying the project name.
# Leave it blank for most uses, data will be extracted from the PCB
netlist_file: ''
# [boolean=false] Do not blacklist virtual components.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
no_blacklist_virtual: false
# [boolean=false] Do not redraw pcb on drag by default
no_redraw_on_drag: false
# [boolean=false] Normalize extra field name case. E.g. 'MPN' and 'mpn' will be considered the same field
normalize_field_case: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Filename for the output, use '' to use the IBoM filename (%i=ibom, %x=html). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=false] Show fabrication layer by default
show_fabrication: false
# [string='C,R,L,D,U,Y,X,F,SW,A,~,HS,CNN,J,P,NT,MH'] Default sort order for components. Must contain '~' once
sort_order: 'C,R,L,D,U,Y,X,F,SW,A,~,HS,CNN,J,P,NT,MH'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply.
# Avoid using it in conjunction with with IBoM native filtering options
variant: ''
# [string=''] Name of the extra field that stores board variant for component.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
variant_field: ''
# [string=''] List of board variants to exclude from the BOM.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
variants_blacklist: ''
# [string=''] List of board variants to include in the BOM.
# IBoM option, avoid using in conjunction with KiBot variants/filters
variants_whitelist: ''
# KiBoM (KiCad Bill of Materials):
# For more information: https://github.com/INTI-CMNB/KiBoM
# Note that this output is provided as a compatibility tool.
# We recommend using the `bom` output instead.
# This output is what you get from the 'Tools/Generate Bill of Materials' menu in eeschema.
- name: 'kibom_example'
comment: 'Used to generate the BoM in HTML or CSV format using the KiBoM plug-in.'
type: 'kibom'
dir: 'Example/kibom_dir'
options:
# [string|dict] BoM configuration file, relative to PCB.
# You can also define the configuration here, will be stored in `config.kibom.ini`
conf:
# [list(dict)|list(string)] List of columns to display.
# Can be just the name of the field
columns:
# [string=''] Name of the field to use for this column
- field: 'Row'
# [list(string)|string=''] List of fields to join to this column
join: ''
# [string=''] Name to display in the header. The field is used when empty
name: 'Line'
# [list(list(string))] A series of values which are considered to be equivalent for the part name.
# Each entry is a list of equivalen names. Example: ['c', 'c_small', 'cap' ]
# will ensure the equivalent capacitor symbols can be grouped together.
# If empty the following aliases are used:
# - ['r', 'r_small', 'res', 'resistor']
# - ['l', 'l_small', 'inductor']
# - ['c', 'c_small', 'cap', 'capacitor']
# - ['sw', 'switch']
# - ['zener', 'zenersmall']
# - ['d', 'diode', 'd_small']
component_aliases: [['r', 'r_small', 'res', 'resistor'], ['l', 'l_small', 'inductor'], ['c', 'c_small', 'cap', 'capacitor'], ['sw', 'switch'], ['zener', 'zenersmall'], ['d', 'diode', 'd_small']]
# [string=''] Column with links to the datasheet (HTML only)
datasheet_as_link: ''
# [string|list(string)=''] Column/s containing Digi-Key part numbers, will be linked to web page (HTML only)
digikey_link: ''
# [list(dict)] A series of regular expressions used to exclude parts.
# If a component matches ANY of these, it will be excluded.
# Column names are case-insensitive.
# If empty the following list is used:
# - column: References
# regex: '^TP[0-9]*'
# - column: References
# regex: '^FID'
# - column: Part
# regex: 'mount.*hole'
# - column: Part
# regex: 'solder.*bridge'
# - column: Part
# regex: 'test.*point'
# - column: Footprint
# regex 'test.*point'
# - column: Footprint
# regex: 'mount.*hole'
# - column: Footprint
# regex: 'fiducial'
exclude_any:
# [string=''] Name of the column to apply the regular expression
- column: ''
# `field` is an alias for `column`
# [string=''] Regular expression to match
regex: ''
# `regexp` is an alias for `regex`
# [string='Config'] Field name used to determine if a particular part is to be fitted (also DNC and variants)
fit_field: 'Config'
# [boolean=true] Connectors with the same footprints will be grouped together, independent of the name of the connector
group_connectors: true
# [list(string)] List of fields used for sorting individual components into groups.
# Components which match (comparing *all* fields) will be grouped together.
# Field names are case-insensitive.
# If empty: ['Part', 'Part Lib', 'Value', 'Footprint', 'Footprint Lib'] is used
group_fields: ['Part', 'Part Lib', 'Value', 'Footprint', 'Footprint Lib']
# [boolean=false] Hide column headers
hide_headers: false
# [boolean=false] Hide project information
hide_pcb_info: false
# [boolean=true] Generate a separated section for DNF (Do Not Fit) components (HTML only)
html_generate_dnf: true
# [boolean=true] Exclude DNF (Do Not Fit) components
ignore_dnf: true
# [list(dict)] A series of regular expressions used to select included parts.
# If there are any regex defined here, only components that match against ANY of them will be included.
# Column names are case-insensitive.
# If empty all the components are included
include_only:
# [string=''] Name of the column to apply the regular expression
- column: ''
# `field` is an alias for `column`
# [string=''] Regular expression to match
regex: ''
# `regexp` is an alias for `regex`
# [boolean=true] Component groups with blank fields will be merged into the most compatible group, where possible
merge_blank_fields: true
# [boolean=true] First column is the row number
number_rows: true
# [string=' '] Separator used for the list of references
ref_separator: ' '
# [boolean=true] Each component group will be tested against a number of regular-expressions (see ``).
test_regex: true
# [boolean=false] Print grouped references in the alternate compressed style eg: R1-R7,R18
use_alt: false
# [string='HTML'] [HTML,CSV,XML,XLSX] format for the BoM
format: 'HTML'
# [number=1] Number of boards to build (components multiplier)
number: 1
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] filename for the output (%i=bom). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string=','] CSV Separator
separator: ','
# [string=''] Board variant(s), used to determine which components
# are output to the BoM. To specify multiple variants,
# with a BOM file exported for each variant, separate
# variants with the ';' (semicolon) character.
# This isn't related to the KiBot concept of variants
variant: ''
# PcbDraw - Beautiful 2D PCB render:
# Uses configurable colors.
# Can also render the components if the 2D models are available
- name: 'pcbdraw_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB as a 2D model (SVG, PNG or JPG).'
type: 'pcbdraw'
dir: 'Example/pcbdraw_dir'
options:
# [boolean=false] Render the bottom side of the board (default is top side)
bottom: false
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [number=300] [10,1200] Dots per inch (resolution) of the generated image
dpi: 300
# [string='svg'] [svg,png,jpg] Output format. Only used if no `output` is specified
format: 'svg'
# [list(string)=[]] List of components to highlight
highlight: []
# [list(string)=[]] List of libraries
libs: []
# [boolean=false] Mirror the board
mirror: false
# [boolean=false] Do not make holes transparent
no_drillholes: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the generated file. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=false] Show placeholder for missing components
placeholder: false
# [dict|None] Replacements for PCB references using components (lib:component)
remap:
# [list(string)|string=none] [none,all] List of components to draw, can be also a string for none or all.
# The default is none
show_components: none
# [string|dict] PCB style (colors). An internal name, the name of a JSON file or the style options
style:
# [string='#4ca06c'] color for the board without copper (covered by solder mask)
board: '#4ca06c'
# [string='#9c6b28'] color for the PCB core (not covered by solder mask)
clad: '#9c6b28'
# [string='#417e5a'] color for the copper zones (covered by solder mask)
copper: '#417e5a'
# [boolean=false] highlight over the component (not under)
highlight_on_top: false
# [number=1.5] [0,1000] how much the highlight extends around the component [mm]
highlight_padding: 1.5
# [string='stroke:none;fill:#ff0000;opacity:0.5;'] SVG code for the highlight style
highlight_style: 'stroke:none;fill:#ff0000;opacity:0.5;'
# [string='#000000'] color for the outline
outline: '#000000'
# [string='#b5ae30'] color for the exposed pads (metal finish)
pads: '#b5ae30'
# [string='#f0f0f0'] color for the silk screen
silk: '#f0f0f0'
# [string='#bf2600'] color for the V-CUTS
vcut: '#bf2600'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
# [boolean=false] Render V-CUTS on the Cmts.User layer
vcuts: false
# [string='visible'] [visible,all,none] Using visible only the warnings about components in the visible side are generated
warnings: 'visible'
# PDF (Portable Document Format):
# Note that this output isn't the best for documating your project.
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'pdf_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to the most common exhange format. Suitable for printing.'
type: 'pdf'
dir: 'Example/pdf_dir'
options:
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [number=0.1] [0.02,2] For objects without width [mm] (KiCad 5)
line_width: 0.1
# [boolean=false] Plot mirrored
mirror_plot: false
# [boolean=false] Invert black and white
negative_plot: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# PDF PCB Print (Portable Document Format):
# This is the main format to document your PCB.
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Print' menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'pdf_pcb_print_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to the most common exhange format. Suitable for printing.'
type: 'pdf_pcb_print'
dir: 'Example/pdf_pcb_print_dir'
options:
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] What to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [boolean=false] Print mirrored (X axis inverted). ONLY for KiCad 6
mirror: false
# [boolean=false] Print in black and white
monochrome: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Filename for the output PDF (%i=layers, %x=pdf). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# `output_name` is an alias for `output`
# [boolean=true] Include the title-block
plot_sheet_reference: true
# [number=1.0] Scale factor (0 means autoscaling)
scaling: 1.0
# [boolean=false] Print layers in separated pages
separated: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# PDF Schematic Print (Portable Document Format):
# This is the main format to document your schematic.
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Print' menu in eeschema.
- name: 'pdf_sch_print_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to the most common exhange format. Suitable for printing.'
type: 'pdf_sch_print'
dir: 'Example/pdf_sch_print_dir'
options:
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Filename for the output PDF (%i=schematic %x=pdf). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply.
# Not fitted components are crossed
variant: ''
# Pick & place:
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Fabrication output/Footprint poistion (.pos) file' menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'position_example'
comment: 'Generates the file with position information for the PCB components, used by the pick and place machine.'
type: 'position'
dir: 'Example/position_dir'
options:
# [boolean=false] Use negative X coordinates for footprints on bottom layer
bottom_negative_x: false
# [list(dict)|list(string)] Which columns are included in the output
columns:
# [string=''] [Ref,Val,Package,PosX,PosY,Rot,Side] Internal name
- id: 'Ref'
# [string=''] Name to use in the outut file. The id is used when empty
name: 'Reference'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='ASCII'] [ASCII,CSV] Format for the position file
format: 'ASCII'
# [boolean=true] Only include the surface mount components
only_smd: true
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name (%i='top_pos'|'bottom_pos'|'both_pos', %x='pos'|'csv'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Generate two separated files, one for the top and another for the bottom
separate_files_for_front_and_back: true
# [string='millimeters'] [millimeters,inches] Units used for the positions
units: 'millimeters'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
# PS (Postscript):
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'ps_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to a format suitable for printing.'
type: 'ps'
dir: 'Example/ps_dir'
options:
# [boolean=true] force A4 paper size
a4_output: true
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [number=0.15] [0.02,2] For objects without width [mm] (KiCad 5)
line_width: 0.15
# [boolean=false] Plot mirrored
mirror_plot: false
# [boolean=false] Invert black and white
negative_plot: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [number=1.0] Fine grain adjust for the X scale (floating point multiplier)
scale_adjust_x: 1.0
# [number=1.0] Fine grain adjust for the Y scale (floating point multiplier)
scale_adjust_y: 1.0
# [number=1] Scale factor (0 means autoscaling)
scaling: 1
# [boolean=false] Don't fill objects, just draw the outline
sketch_plot: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
# [number=0] This width factor is intended to compensate PS printers/plotters that do not strictly obey line width settings.
# Only used to plot pads and tracks
width_adjust: 0
layers: all
# Schematic with variant generator:
# This copy isn't intended for development.
# Is just a tweaked version of the original where you can look at the results.
- name: 'sch_variant_example'
comment: 'Creates a copy of the schematic with all the filters and variants applied.'
type: 'sch_variant'
dir: 'Example/sch_variant_dir'
options:
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
# STEP (ISO 10303-21 Clear Text Encoding of the Exchange Structure):
# This is the most common 3D format for exchange purposes.
# This output is what you get from the 'File/Export/STEP' menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'step_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB as a 3D model.'
type: 'step'
dir: 'Example/step_dir'
options:
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [boolean=true] Downloads missing 3D models from KiCad git. Only applies to models in KISYS3DMOD
download: true
# [string='https://gitlab.com/kicad/libraries/kicad-packages3D/-/raw/master/'] Base URL for the KiCad 3D models
kicad_3d_url: 'https://gitlab.com/kicad/libraries/kicad-packages3D/-/raw/master/'
# [boolean=true] Use metric units instead of inches
metric_units: true
# [number=-1] The minimum distance between points to treat them as separate ones (-1 is KiCad default: 0.01 mm)
min_distance: -1
# [boolean=false] Used to exclude 3D models for components with 'virtual' attribute
no_virtual: false
# [string='grid'] Determines the coordinates origin. Using grid the coordinates are the same as you have in the design sheet.
# The drill option uses the auxiliar reference defined by the user.
# You can define any other origin using the format 'X,Y', i.e. '3.2,-10'
origin: 'grid'
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Name for the generated STEP file (%i='3D' %x='step'). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
# SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics):
# Unlike bitmaps SVG drawings can be scaled without losing resolution.
# This output is what you get from the File/Plot menu in pcbnew.
- name: 'svg_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB to a format suitable for 2D graphics software.'
type: 'svg'
dir: 'Example/svg_dir'
options:
# [list(dict)] A list of customized reports for the manufacturer
custom_reports:
# [string=''] Content for the report. Use ${basename} for the project name without extension.
# Use ${filename(LAYER)} for the file corresponding to LAYER
- content: ''
# [string='Custom_report.txt'] File name for the custom report
output: 'Custom_report.txt'
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='full'] what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale)
drill_marks: 'full'
# [string=''] Used to configure the edge cuts layer extension for Protel mode. Include the dot
edge_cut_extension: ''
# [boolean=true] Do not include the PCB edge layer
exclude_edge_layer: true
# [boolean=false] Do not plot the component pads in the silk screen (KiCad 5.x only)
exclude_pads_from_silkscreen: false
# [boolean=false] Include references and values even when they are marked as invisible
force_plot_invisible_refs_vals: false
# [string=''] Used to change the Protel style extensions for inner layers.
# The replacement pattern can contain %n for the inner layer number and %N for the layer number.
# Example '.g%n'
inner_extension_pattern: ''
# [number=0.25] [0.02,2] For objects without width [mm] (KiCad 5)
line_width: 0.25
# [boolean=false] Plot mirrored
mirror_plot: false
# [boolean=false] Invert black and white
negative_plot: false
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Output file name, the default KiCad name if empty. Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint references
plot_footprint_refs: true
# [boolean=true] Include the footprint values
plot_footprint_values: true
# [boolean=false] Currently without effect
plot_sheet_reference: false
# [boolean=true] Cover the vias
tent_vias: true
# [boolean=false] Use uppercase names for the extensions
uppercase_extensions: false
# [string=''] Board variant to apply
variant: ''
layers: all
# SVG Schematic Print:
# This is a format to document your schematic.
- name: 'svg_sch_print_example'
comment: 'Exports the PCB. Suitable for printing.'
type: 'svg_sch_print'
dir: 'Example/svg_sch_print_dir'
options:
# [string|list(string)=''] Name of the filter to mark components as not fitted.
# A short-cut to use for simple cases where a variant is an overkill
dnf_filter: ''
# [string='%f-%i%v.%x'] Filename for the output SVG (%i=schematic %x=svg). Affected by global options
output: '%f-%i%v.%x'
# [string=''] Board variant to apply.
# Not fitted components are crossed
variant: ''