diff --git a/refdes2fab.py b/refdes2fab.py
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+import pcbnew
+import sys
+
+board = pcbnew.LoadBoard(sys.argv[1])
+for fp in board.GetFootprints():
+  fp.Value().SetVisible(False)
+  fp.Reference().SetLayer(board.GetLayerID('F.Fab'))
+
+board.Save(sys.argv[1])