Exporting KiCad PCB w/ silkscreen to Fusion 360

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https://todbot.com/blog/2024/06/15/exporting-kicad-pcb-w-silkscreen-to-fusion-360/

Here’s the process I’ve been using to add a silkscreen image to the exported STEP model from KiCad to Fusion 360. The steps are: In KiCad PCB: File - Export - STEP to export 3D model of PCB w/ parts Open View - 3D Viewer Press Z or Shift-Z to bright top or bottom silk face on Go to the 3D Viewer “Appearance Manager” and hide all parts Click File - Save Current View as PNG Open up screenshot and crop to board edges Close 3D viewer – Open Inspect - Board Statistics and note Board Size Width & Height in mm In Fusion 360: Upload STEP file Open uploaded file Click on the face of the PCB y

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