PCB Libraries Forum : Custom Component Body Shape in FP Designer https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:21 +0000 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:40:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3079 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Custom Component Body Shape in FP Designer : OK, thanks Tom. I will get these...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/custom-component-body-shape-in-fp-designer_topic3079_post12283.html#12283 Author: ChrisChris
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Posted: 05 Mar 2022 at 1:40pm

OK, thanks Tom. I will get these parts via POD then.]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:40:54 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/custom-component-body-shape-in-fp-designer_topic3079_post12283.html#12283 <![CDATA[Custom Component Body Shape in FP Designer : FP Designer is limited to Round...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/custom-component-body-shape-in-fp-designer_topic3079_post12282.html#12282 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 05 Mar 2022 at 1:37pm

FP Designer is limited to Round and Rectangle packages and standard pad shapes. 

Irregular pad shapes require poly shapes attached to a standard pad shape.  

But we create unique pad shapes and package outlines in a CAD tool and insert that data into an FPX file. 

We charge $10 each to create the most complex footprints in the industry. 

Here is an Inductor very similar to the picture you posted that we created for a customer last week. 

uploads/3/Power_Inductor.zip

Footprint Expert users purchase $50 worth of POD credits and use them to order custom footprints that we create and deliver overnight. 

You can also purchase a POD Subscription for $10 a month ($120 per year) and have access to 4 million parts. Chances are the footprint you are looking for is on POD. If not, order it as a new part request and you're the only one who pays for the footprint. Then if becomes free download for everyone else with a POD subscription. Ordering new footprints helps us build the POD database and saves you time and money. 

]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:37:54 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/custom-component-body-shape-in-fp-designer_topic3079_post12282.html#12282 <![CDATA[Custom Component Body Shape in FP Designer : Hello,Is there a way to manually...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/custom-component-body-shape-in-fp-designer_topic3079_post12281.html#12281 Author: ChrisChris
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Posted: 05 Mar 2022 at 1:07pm

Hello,

Is there a way to manually draw a custom body shape in FP Designer? I'm unable to find any information on this in the documentation. I'm not sure how to handle the body and 3D STEP for a inductor such as the following:


Thank you,
Chris
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