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Re: [PATCH] - PCBNEW - implement PS plotting width correction.

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From: Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:44:35 -0600
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On 12/28/2011 08:31 AM, Александр Закамалдин wrote:
> Hello!
>
> This patch implements PS plotting tracks, pads and vias width correction. This feature is very useful for electronics hobbyists who use DIY PCB technology (both toner transfer and photoresist methods).
> Also width correction may be useful for PCB designers who takes care of track width etching.
> This patch also fixes some minor PS plotting issues.
>
> Thanks and sorry for my English.
> Alexander Zakamaldin.

Please explain:

What is width correction?

Why do you need it?  That is, what is wrong with the original width that it needs
"correction"?

Why is the original width wrong?

References

[PATCH] - PCBNEW - implement PS plotting width correction.
From: Александр Закамалдин, 2011-12-28