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[Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 04/09/2013 03:28 AM, Lorenzo Marcantonio wrote:
> Found this in loadMODULE_TEXT:
>
>     if( layer < FIRST_LAYER )
>         layer = FIRST_LAYER;
>     else if( layer > LAST_NON_COPPER_LAYER )
>         layer = LAST_NON_COPPER_LAYER;
>     else if( layer == LAYER_N_BACK )
>         layer = SILKSCREEN_N_BACK;
>     else if( layer == LAYER_N_FRONT )
>         layer = SILKSCREEN_N_FRONT;
>
> (didn't check if it's the same for the new format)
>
> Is there a reason for not allowing text on front and back copper?


Where are you going to find electrons that can read?


> It can be useful for layer coupons or even some silkless board.
>