I have a very complex board profile in DXF format that I was able to import into pcbnew version 5. Now I have every line loaded on a single layer dwgs.User, I can move all of them to edge.Cuts by using Edit -> Move and swap layer, but how can I move only selected lines to margin layer for example? I know I can edit line by line and select its new layer, but as I've said it's a very complex profile with many line to be moved to margin, f.cu, b.cu and f.fab, so moving selected groups would be much easier since I have up to 5 variations of this board (in DXF), to convert to a kicad's template.
Will be happy with any tip!
Best Answer
Here is how I would do it. In the dxf file I'll make a reference shape out the board, like a small square and call it master dxf Then I'll edit and save as the dxf files and keep only margin lines, rename it board_margins.dxf and keep doing this for other layers. Then import the dxf to it's layer. Here is where the square reference comes in handy to align all the layers. Make sure you dont change grid in between file imports.