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     - It's advisable to tape it down as snug as possible. Unlike FR4, this will flap around during processing if it's not secured to the table. Taping all four edges works well.     - It's advisable to tape it down as snug as possible. Unlike FR4, this will flap around during processing if it's not secured to the table. Taping all four edges works well.
   - Start a new project ("File" > "New").    - Start a new project ("File" > "New"). 
-  - Click "Browse" (lower left) and navigate to the Desktop. Select the stencil file (.cp2d), which should have a title like, "THE-HIVE_Stencil.cp2d", maybe with some additional information like "polyimide" and/or a thickness.+  - The template is called "THE-HIVE_Stencil" or something similar. It should be in the templates list at the top under "Custom Templates", but if it is not, click "Browse" (lower left) and navigate to "Documents". The stencil file should be there.
   - "File" > "Import", and select a solderpaste gerber file.    - "File" > "Import", and select a solderpaste gerber file. 
     - Note that you need one stencil per side of the board, so only select a single gerber file. Put the Gerber onto the SolderPasteTop layer even if the gerber should be for the bottom solder paste, before clicking "OK".     - Note that you need one stencil per side of the board, so only select a single gerber file. Put the Gerber onto the SolderPasteTop layer even if the gerber should be for the bottom solder paste, before clicking "OK".
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