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ecca
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14 Mar 2014 : 09:02:23
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Try as I might I think it would be quicker to learn to speak Swahili than figure out how to create a new PCB component.
Any simple ways of starting suitable for humans?
The help files just confuse.
and... while I'm here having used Autorouter pro, why will it leave certain tracks un-routed ? |
Edited by - ecca on 14 Mar 2014 09:07:14 |
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edrees
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Mar 2014 : 09:40:18
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It might be easier to start with a component similar to the one you are trying to create. Add the component to your schematic/pcb layout, then right click it, and click on the "Edit Component In Library" tab in the drop down menu.
From here, you can edit the schematic symbol and pcb items individually to make your new component . Use right click on gate or package , then Edit Schematic (or PCB). Use Pin Assignments, Packages Gates (optionally Values and Properties) tabs on the bottom status bar as necessary.When you have finished, FILE=> Save to Library, where it will prompt you where you want to save the Component. Note that there (usually) is a Schematic library, a pcb (footprint) library and a Component library to deal with.
Once you've got the hang of it, (and it's much easier than Swahili) you can then create a component from scratch.
Hope this helps. |
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Iain Wilkie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Mar 2014 : 10:15:23
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Try using the wizard .... Its not bad at all.
There are many reasons why an autorouter will not complete, you need to look at the layout to see why it will not put routes through. However, if you want a top piece of advice .... Dont use an autorouter at all ! .... Route your board manually, that way you will be in full control of power distribution, high and low speed signals, diff pairs etc etc.
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New component