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top layer to back layer flip of cree 1W-3W led dont want it to mirror

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When I flip a cree 1w 3w led footprint its reversed on the back side of the board ..ok for most components but the cree footprint isnt semetrical

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Best Maciej Suminski (orsonmmz) said : 		#1

Hi Ian,

When you flip a component, you are placing it on the other side of the board. It means that the component will appear mirrored and it is correct. Please run the 3D viewer and check both sides of the board.

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Ian (yantob) said : 		#2

Thank you for the very quick reply..I did make the error of printing off the back copper layer on paper which does show the pads mirrored.As I was hoping to hand make the PCB this appeared useless.But because of your reply I did realise I will be printing on clear film not paper so I just need to flip the film over when doing the U.V light exposure bit ..Once again thank you for the help .Ian