KiCad does not yet have a method for drawing keepout areas inside footprint files. Until this feature is implemented, footprint keepout must should be indicated using the following procedure:
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Keepout area shape should be drawn on the
Dwgs.Userlayer -
Area should be hatched diagonally
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Descriptive text may be included on the
Cmts.Userlayer. This text is used to provide further information about keepout requirements to the user.
Example:
