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Generating a Board from a Schematic

After loading a schematic from which you would like to design a board, click on the BOARD icon in the action toolbar.

A board file will be generated in which the packages are positioned next to an empty board.

Place items on the board to minimize crossings of the airwires (the yellow wires).  Hit the Ratsnest command frequently.  ( for more info see help ratsnest )

Once you've finished placing parts click auto route

 

Email me if you are trying to make a ground plane.  I intend to put up a guide for them when i get a chance but if you email me i'll do it faster.