When silkscreen data overlaps soldermask areas, it makes electrical testing and SMT soldering more difficult. Silkscreen optimizer removes the overlapping silkscreen data from soldermask pads.
Command Sequence
1. Select menu: Tools | PCB Fabrication | Silkscreen Optimizer....
2. Choose the Silkscreen layer.
3. Choose the Mask layer.
Note: Make sure you select the appropriate Silkscreen & Mask layers. A common mistake occurs when a user selects a Top Silkscreen against a Bottom Mask.
4. Verify silkscreen Clearance from soldermask area.
5. Verify the Min. Stub Length for the silkscreen layer.
Note: This is the minimum size silkscreen object to be left behind.
6. Press OK to begin Silkscreen Optimizer.
7. A results dialog will be displayed afterwards.