Make sure physical_clearance rules are run against courtyard layers.

pcbnew/dialogs/panel_setup_rules_help.md

@@ -265,3 +265,10 @@ For the latter use a `(layer "layer_name")` clause in the rule.
     (rule "disallow solder mask margin overrides"
         (constraint assertion "A.Soldermask_Margin_Override == 0mm")
         (condition "A.Type == 'Pad'"))
+
+
+    # Enforce a mechanical clearance between components and board edge
+    (rule front_mechanical_board_edge_clearance
+        (layer "F.Courtyard")
+        (constraint physical_clearance (min 3mm))
+        (condition "B.Layer == 'Edge.Cuts'"))

pcbnew/drc/drc_test_provider_physical_clearance.cpp

@@ -145,12 +145,15 @@ bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE::Run()
 
     static const std::vector<KICAD_T> itemTypes = {
         PCB_TRACE_T, PCB_ARC_T, PCB_VIA_T,
+        PCB_FOOTPRINT_T,
         PCB_PAD_T,
         PCB_SHAPE_T, PCB_FP_SHAPE_T,
         PCB_TEXT_T, PCB_FP_TEXT_T, PCB_TEXTBOX_T, PCB_FP_TEXTBOX_T,
         PCB_DIMENSION_T
     };
 
+    static const LSET courtyards( 2, F_CrtYd, B_CrtYd );
+
     forEachGeometryItem( itemTypes, LSET::AllLayersMask(),
             [&]( BOARD_ITEM* item ) -> bool
             {
@@ -172,18 +175,22 @@ bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE::Run()
                     PAD* pad = static_cast<PAD*>( item );
 
                     if( pad->GetDrillSizeX() > 0 && pad->GetDrillSizeY() > 0 )
-                        layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask();
+                        layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask() | courtyards;
                 }
                 else if( item->Type() == PCB_VIA_T )
                 {
                     PCB_VIA* via = static_cast<PCB_VIA*>( item );
 
                     if( via->GetDrill() > 0 )
-                        layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask();
+                        layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask() | courtyards;
+                }
+                else if( item->Type() == PCB_FOOTPRINT_T )
+                {
+                    layers = courtyards;
                 }
                 else if( item->IsOnLayer( Edge_Cuts ) )
                 {
-                    layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask();
+                    layers |= LSET::PhysicalLayersMask() | courtyards;
                 }
 
                 for( PCB_LAYER_ID layer : layers.Seq() )
@@ -198,7 +205,7 @@ bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE::Run()
     if( !m_drcEngine->IsErrorLimitExceeded( DRCE_CLEARANCE )
             || !m_drcEngine->IsErrorLimitExceeded( DRCE_HOLE_CLEARANCE ) )
     {
-        if( !reportPhase( _( "Checking mechanical clearances..." ) ) )
+        if( !reportPhase( _( "Checking physical clearances..." ) ) )
             return false;   // DRC cancelled
 
         forEachGeometryItem( itemTypes, LSET::AllLayersMask(),
@@ -207,7 +214,12 @@ bool DRC_TEST_PROVIDER_PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE::Run()
                     if( !reportProgress( ii++, count, delta ) )
                         return false;
 
-                    for( PCB_LAYER_ID layer : item->GetLayerSet().Seq() )
+                    LSET layers = item->GetLayerSet();
+
+                    if( item->Type() == PCB_FOOTPRINT_T )
+                        layers = courtyards;
+
+                    for( PCB_LAYER_ID layer : layers.Seq() )
                     {
                         std::shared_ptr<SHAPE> itemShape = item->GetEffectiveShape( layer );
 

pcbnew/footprint.cpp

@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@
 #include <i18n_utility.h>
 #include <drc/drc_item.h>
 #include <geometry/shape_segment.h>
+#include <geometry/shape_simple.h>
 #include <convert_shape_list_to_polygon.h>
 #include <geometry/convex_hull.h>
 #include "fp_textbox.h"
@@ -2131,8 +2132,19 @@ std::shared_ptr<SHAPE> FOOTPRINT::GetEffectiveShape( PCB_LAYER_ID aLayer, FLASHI
     // 2) just the pads and "edges" (ie: non-text graphic items)
     // 3) the courtyard
 
-    // We'll go with (2) for now....
+    // We'll go with (2) for now, unless the caller is clearly looking for (3)
 
+    if( aLayer == F_CrtYd || aLayer == B_CrtYd )
+    {
+        const SHAPE_POLY_SET& courtyard = GetPolyCourtyard( aLayer );
+
+        if( courtyard.OutlineCount() == 0 )    // malformed/empty polygon
+            return shape;
+
+        shape->AddShape( new SHAPE_SIMPLE( courtyard.COutline( 0 ) ) );
+    }
+    else
+    {
         for( PAD* pad : Pads() )
             shape->AddShape( pad->GetEffectiveShape( aLayer, aFlash )->Clone() );
 
@@ -2141,6 +2153,7 @@ std::shared_ptr<SHAPE> FOOTPRINT::GetEffectiveShape( PCB_LAYER_ID aLayer, FLASHI
             if( item->Type() == PCB_FP_SHAPE_T )
                 shape->AddShape( item->GetEffectiveShape( aLayer, aFlash )->Clone() );
         }
+    }
 
     return shape;
 }

pcbnew/tools/board_inspection_tool.cpp

@@ -885,14 +885,20 @@ int BOARD_INSPECTION_TOOL::InspectClearance( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     {
         PCB_LAYER_ID layer = UNDEFINED_LAYER;
 
-        if( a->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && b->IsOnLayer( active ) && IsCopperLayer( active ) )
+        if( a->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && b->Type() != PCB_FOOTPRINT_T )
+        {
+            if( b->IsOnLayer( active ) && IsCopperLayer( active ) )
                 layer = active;
-        else if( b->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && a->IsOnLayer( active ) && IsCopperLayer( active ) )
+            else if( IsCopperLayer( b->GetLayer() ) )
-            layer = active;
-        else if( a->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && IsCopperLayer( b->GetLayer() ) )
                 layer = b->GetLayer();
-        else if( b->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && IsCopperLayer( a->GetLayer() ) )
+        }
+        else if( b->IsOnLayer( edgeLayer ) && a->Type() != PCB_FOOTPRINT_T )
+        {
+            if( a->IsOnLayer( active ) && IsCopperLayer( active ) )
+                layer = active;
+            else if( IsCopperLayer( a->GetLayer() ) )
                 layer = a->GetLayer();
+        }
 
         if( layer >= 0 )
         {
@@ -916,16 +922,12 @@ int BOARD_INSPECTION_TOOL::InspectClearance( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 
     r = m_inspectClearanceDialog->AddPage( _( "Physical Clearances" ) );
 
-    if( layerIntersection.any() )
+    auto reportPhysicalClearance =
+            [&]( PCB_LAYER_ID aLayer )
             {
-        PCB_LAYER_ID layer = active;
+                reportHeader( _( "Physical clearance resolution for:" ), a, b, aLayer, r );
 
-        if( !layerIntersection.test( layer ) )
+                constraint = drcEngine.EvalRules( PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE_CONSTRAINT, a, b, aLayer, r );
-            layer = layerIntersection.Seq().front();
-
-        reportHeader( _( "Physical clearance resolution for:" ), a, b, layer, r );
-
-        constraint = drcEngine.EvalRules( PHYSICAL_CLEARANCE_CONSTRAINT, a, b, layer, r );
                 clearance = constraint.m_Value.Min();
 
                 if( compileError )
@@ -947,6 +949,33 @@ int BOARD_INSPECTION_TOOL::InspectClearance( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                 r->Report( "" );
                 r->Report( "" );
                 r->Report( "" );
+            };
+
+    if( layerIntersection.any() )
+    {
+        PCB_LAYER_ID layer = active;
+
+        if( !layerIntersection.test( layer ) )
+            layer = layerIntersection.Seq().front();
+
+        reportPhysicalClearance( layer );
+    }
+
+    if( aFP && b->IsOnLayer( Edge_Cuts ) )
+    {
+        if( !aFP->GetPolyCourtyard( F_CrtYd ).IsEmpty() )
+            reportPhysicalClearance( F_CrtYd );
+
+        if( !aFP->GetPolyCourtyard( B_CrtYd ).IsEmpty() )
+            reportPhysicalClearance( B_CrtYd );
+    }
+    else if( bFP && a->IsOnLayer( Edge_Cuts ) )
+    {
+        if( !bFP->GetPolyCourtyard( F_CrtYd ).IsEmpty() )
+            reportPhysicalClearance( F_CrtYd );
+
+        if( !bFP->GetPolyCourtyard( B_CrtYd ).IsEmpty() )
+            reportPhysicalClearance( B_CrtYd );
     }
 
     if( hasHole( a ) || hasHole( b ) )