PCB Libraries Forum : Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:59:56 +0000 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:07:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2435 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : If you can deal with low quality,...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10067.html#10067 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2435
Posted: 18 Feb 2019 at 10:07am

If you can deal with low quality, inconsistent, non-standard static libraries than that solution is good for you. 

Library Expert Enterprise is a premium software program and allows the end user to create their personal custom library in a very consistent, high quality, standard format. 

I'm sure that V2019 Library Expert Pro provides much better results than SymacSys and V2020 will have schematic symbols and many new features. V2020 is a 100% rewrite from scratch and we can't afford to pay programmers and give everything away for free. 

SamacSys is owned by a millionaire who does not need the revenue. 

PCB Libraries, Inc, is not owned by millionaires and we do not borrow any money from JVC or banks. We survive from product sales. 

Library Expert Enterprise is not intended for hobbyists. 

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:07:01 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10067.html#10067 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : Tom,I am a little confused as...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10066.html#10066 Author: LarryJoy
Subject: 2435
Posted: 18 Feb 2019 at 9:52am

Tom,
I am a little confused as you say "the new Full Featured Library Expert Enterprise" will be a "free" download but then go on to say "All you have to pay is $149 yearly maintenance as a Cloud Lease License". I am a step above being a hobbyist or DIYer and would not be able to afford it.

Mouser Electronics has in the last few months implemented using SamacSys out of the UK to deliver ECAD schematic symbols and footprints. I don't know what their revenue stream is but this is a "free" service. Just to let you know.
--Larry
]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:52:25 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10066.html#10066 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : Since the Placement Courtyard...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10065.html#10065 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2435
Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 10:12am

Since the Placement Courtyard and the Centroid Marker are not part of Gerber data and they are not output to Fabrication or Assembly, they are on the same layer to preserve layers. 

In V2019, we do not separate the 2 elements. But In V2020 (coming in June) we will be able to be more flexible. 

]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:12:11 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10065.html#10065 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : KiCad Library Convention has no...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10064.html#10064 Author: tgrodnicki
Subject: 2435
Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 10:01am

KiCad Library Convention has no rules for footprint center mark.
So it would be best to let user to choose appropriate layer or turn the center mark off.
If the center mark would be on Fabrication Layer, it would collide with reference designator, which should be (according to F5.2 - Fabrication layer requirements) in center.
]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:01:30 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10064.html#10064 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : Next week we&#039;ll have the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10062.html#10062 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2435
Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 8:40am

Next week we'll have the new Full Featured Library Expert Enterprise for free download, but you must select a single CAD tool, which you already do.

All you have to pay is $149 yearly maintenance as a Cloud Lease License. 

Then you have access to every feature in the program. 
  • Access to Global Preferences
  • Create multiple Preference files
  • Permanently set your Pad Shape, Drafting Options, Footprint Rotation, Solder Joint Goals, Pad Stack Rules, etc. 
  • Auto-generate Pin 1 Polarity Marking for Silkscreen and Assembly
  • Able to Batch Build hundreds of parts at once
  • Save all your package dimensions to your personal FPX library
  • Move parts from the Calculator to FP Designer for full customization 
  • No more Banner Ads
We will let you know when the Cloud Lease License is available for download soon. 

]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:40:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10062.html#10062 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : Okay Tom,That worked--that is...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10060.html#10060 Author: LarryJoy
Subject: 2435
Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 8:10am

Okay Tom,
That worked--that is the "Calculator Panel" being where you insert all the Package Dimensions. As you say this is a local configuration thing and must be done for each and every part. Is LE Pro program going to be revised so that the center mark, the crossed lines and circle, are not entered on the courtyard layer for KiCad? I don't know where the center mark should go, probably the fabrication layer. Whoever does the program should probably look at the KLC (KiCad Library Convention) document.
--Larry
]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:10:45 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10060.html#10060 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : The Calculator Panel is where...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10048.html#10048 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2435
Posted: 11 Feb 2019 at 12:06pm

The Calculator Panel is where you insert all the Package Dimensions. 

There are Tabs for these items - 
  • Component
  • Terminal
  • Rules
  • Drafting
  • Footprint
  • Dimensions
  • Settings
  • 3D Colors
Select the Drafting tab and your will see tabs for - 
  • Legend
  • Assembly
  • Courtyard
  • Component

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:06:20 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10048.html#10048 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : I looked under Tools tab and found...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10047.html#10047 Author: LarryJoy
Subject: 2435
Posted: 11 Feb 2019 at 12:00pm

I looked under Tools tab and found PADS to CAD, Convert Units, Pad Stack Calculator, Hole Size Calculator, and Axial Leadform Calculator. I looked under the Preferences tab and found Console, Rules, Drafting, Fiducials, 3D colors, and Terminals. I did not find anything that was "Calculator Panel". Where do I go to get to the "Calculator Panel"?
--Larry
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10047.html#10047 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : If you are using the Free Library...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10046.html#10046 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2435
Posted: 11 Feb 2019 at 10:08am

If you are using the Free Library Expert Pro, you can easily remove the Center Origin Marking in the
Calculator Panel > Drafting tab > Courtyard tab > uncheck  Include Origin Crosshair & Include Origin Target. 

All the Global Preferences and in the Calculator Panel and they are "Local Preferences". 

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:08:09 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10046.html#10046 <![CDATA[Library Expert Pro (2019.01) KiCad 5 : I can not turn off the &#034;Include...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-pro-2019-01-kicad-5_topic2435_post10045.html#10045 Author: LarryJoy
Subject: 2435
Posted: 11 Feb 2019 at 9:23am

I can not turn off the "Include Courtyard" and "Include Origin Crosshair" functions as they are grayed out and I am unable to uncheck them?
--Larry
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