Creating PCB Silkscreen Square


Got it. Do you want:
  1. A square on the PCB silkscreen around the header, or
  2. A square board outline, or
  3. A square/box in the schematic for grouping?
If you meant PCB silkscreen (most common for marking or pin-1 indication), here’s exactly what the Flux docs say:
“Silkscreen objects are ink traces used to identify test points, components, warning symbols, or any additional desired graphical element on your PCB
To add a silkscreen element:
  • Left-click on the Layout object in the objects tree to ensure it's selected
  • Right-click > Add > Silk Line / Silk Circle / Silk Rectangle”
Reply with which of the three you want, and I’ll tailor the next steps.
I need to draw a square board outline of2 cm × 2 cm around the design.
I can set your PCB board outline to exactly 20 mm × 20 mm and center it around your current design. Would you like me to do that?
What the Flux documentation says:
“1. In the left-hand panel, select the "Objects" tab and choose the "Layout" object
1. For the layout object to appear, there must be at least one part in the schematic
  1. On the right-side panel, find "Object-Specific Rules". Click on "Edit", "Add" and search for the rule "Size"
  2. Type the desired size
    1. You can specify the units by adding "mm", "in" or "mil"
    2. You can add two values separated by a space for x and y sizes. For example, 20mm 10mm means an x size of 20mm and y size of 10mm”

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Tip for your case:
  • Enter: 20mm 20mm (for a 2 cm × 2 cm square)
Should I proceed and center the 20 mm × 20 mm outline around your current placement?
  • Updated rules for node Root

Name
Pin #
Type
Current
Max Current
Part Type
Terminal Order
Terminal Type
GND
1
Passive
0.65A
3A
Terminal
passive
VCC
2
Passive
0.65A
3A
Terminal
passive
OUT
3
Passive
0.65A
3A
Terminal
passive

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