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[a Groupdiy library of typical ‘audio’ components/footprints would be useful / Regardless how many library parts a program has, a great deal will be obsolete] -- While this is certainly a "noble" comment.....based upon the many PCB-layouts and GERBER files I have seen on this forum.....I, personally, wouldn't trust any libraries made by the members on here!!! Maybe as a "starter" file, perhaps, but certainly not to be used "as is". Or, maybe "it's just me
This also is easier in the side window. If selecting multiple tracks, just change the width for tall of them at the same time with the width parameter. This also works for 1 track. And saves a lot of clicksThanks to everyone who pointed out the huge display of mouse position on the screen
I have been messing around with symbols and footprints this evening. It turns out that the pin numbering on the included 32 way DIN connector was wrong so I have corrected it on my version. I also pulled up the include footprint for the 3 way Molex connectors I use. First it turns out that all pads are the same size/shape so the only way you know where pin 1 is is by clicking on each pin in turn. So I modified the footprint to place a square pad on pin which is the standard I use. Then I discovered that their pin numbering was opposite to mine so I had to change that as well.
Then I went on to manual routing. It works very well. It is easy to select a pin and move to the end of the trace. It was after doing this I discovered the tracks were too thin. It turns out there are several places where you can change the width of a trace. I am not sure yet if they are all identical and still a little confused about how they work. Having routed a track, in my old EDA you could select a segment and a right click menu would allow you to change the width of the segment, the trace or the entire net. The screen updated immediately. But in EasyEDA, selecting a track, right clicking it, selecting properties and editing the track width followed by update does nothing at all. But after further experimentation sometimes it does. Other times you can use the track properties dialog to change track width. Sometimes this works and other times it does not. I tried double clicking the track and sometimes that worked sometimes not. One time I somehow got it to change the width of just half the trace. I am getting confused now and it;'s getting late do I will try again tomorrow.
Cheers
Ian
I tried the Pro version about 1.5 years ago, and at that time (Pro was quite new) I didn't see any decisive advantages over the normal version.One last? question. Currently I am using the STD edition. Is the PRO edition any better/easier to use?
I don't think so, the tags are just for organization, you can do itSo is tags the key to creating my own libraries. Is this documented anywhere?
It seems that all self-created components and footprints end up in the workspace, but since I don't use these functions, as I said, I can't help you any further. Sorry.What I want is to be able to gather together all my own parts into a library that I can select instead of having to wade through the reams of parts in the standard libraries every time I start a new project.
OK, thanks for trying.It seems that all self-created components and footprints end up in the workspace, but since I don't use these functions, as I said, I can't help you any further. Sorry.
I have not succeeded in saving a test object elsewhere. But it must be possible somehow, as I can also load the libraries and components of other users.
Yes, it is relatively simple. I would do it on PCB level, there you can "ungroup" the footprint, make your changes and then group the footprint again. You can give the whole thing its own name. Any 3D model must then be reassigned, the old link is lost when "ungrouping".What I cannot seem to do is edit the footprint of a component already placed on the PCB. It is not clear to me if this should be done at the PCB or schematic level.
I agree 100% but in most cases, the 'standard' footprints for many of the components I use (like tube sockets for instance) are not 'good' footprints which is why I want to change them to make them better.Editing foot print at the PCB level is non standard. This can lead to problems, introducing too many variables. Footprints need to be tightly controlled, to match IPC standards, mfg drawings etc. Making good footprints is a key aspect of PCB design, better spend some time getting familiar with this.
For sure, I end up editing every "standard" foot print I use, various assembly houses have process requirements that may need adjusting to avoid tombstones, whatnot.I agree 100% but in most cases, the 'standard' footprints for many of the components I use (like tube sockets for instance) are not 'good' footprints which is why I want to change them to make them better.
Cheers
Ian
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