KiCad Tutorial 2026: Useful Tools in PCB Design - Part 4

KiCad Circuit Design Software Usage Guide

Part 4: Useful Tools in PCB Design

4.1 Add Dimension Annotations

4.2 Align Components

4.3 Chamfer Board Outline

4.4 Show/Hide Net Connections

4.5 Hide Reference Designators in 3D View

4.6 Define Routing Rules

4.7 Set 50 Ohm Impedance Traces

4.8 Adjust Trace Width During Routing,Shortcut key: “E”

4.9 Hide Specific Net Ratsnest Lines

4.10 Highlight Nets

4.11 Hide Silkscreen Reference Designators

4.12 Length Matching Routing,Use the length tuning tool.

4.13 Batch Modify Via Sizes

• Select the region

• Modify via parameters

4.14 Set Copper Pour Nets

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