KiCad 8.x Tutorial – Tip Transparent
Contents
Introduction
In KiCad 8.x, you can use transparency to improve the appearance and readability of your PCB designs. Features that use transparency in KiCad 8.x include traces, borders, fills, screens, and pads.
Prepare A KiCad Project File
Prepare a KiCad Project (containing Schematic and PCB files).
KiCad 8.x’s Zone Outlines.
View ▷ Drawing Mode ▷ Draw Zone Outlines


KiCad 8.x’s Sketch Tracks
View ▷ Drawing Mode ▷ Sketch Tracks


KiCad 8.x’s Sketch Pads & Vias
View ▷ Drawing Mode ▷ Sketch Pads & Sketch Vias


KiCad 8.x’s Sketch Graphic & Text
View ▷ Drawing Mode ▷ Sketch Graphic Items & Sketch Text Items


Conclusion
These tips can help you take advantage of transparency in KiCad 8.x to improve PCB design readability and speed up routing.