PCB Libraries Forum : Questions & Answers https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:52:09 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=34 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 Author: Jeff.M
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 9:13am

Could you explain how would such an option would work, bearing in mind that the footprint is already formed when it gets to the translator?  Sounds like it might need a cross-reference table.  If it gets too complex, we should pursue it off the forum.
Jeff
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 3:56am

In our cells we use a different aspect ratio and a different font for the asembly refdes and
a different aspect ratio.

So for every cell generated with the Footprint Expert, we have to open the cell in the cell editor and change the font for the Assembly Refdes and the aspect ratio for the Silkcreen

It is not a big deal, but having settings for this (in the Options" file?) would make sense.
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:56:03 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 Author: Tom H
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 7:38am

Siemens is our partner and Footprint Expert comes with the Xpedition installer. 

Siemens dictates the default text font for Footprint Expert. 

What did you have in mind?

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:38:08 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 5:26am

Is there a way to set the default font and aspect ratio, used for assembly refdes en silkscreen when exporting the cell to Xpedition.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:26:47 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 26 May 2026 at 1:18pm

Hey Tom, I have one more question. I have some sample FPX Library files from some time ago, and I am able to see them in Footprint Expert 26 but I cannot select them for view like I use to be able to do. All the options to view, search, filter etc. are all greyed out. Any ideas why it is greyed out?]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 13:18:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14549.html#14549 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 11:46am

Ah! I figured it out. 

I didn't realize that I needed to activate it with the code on the download page.. 

Sorry Tom, and thank you for your time and help!

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:46:04 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14549.html#14549 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14548.html#14548 Author: Tom H
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 11:30am

Are you sure you got this? 


 
We don't show that you are using this licensed product. 

We tested that all features are working as intended. 
 
]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:34 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14548.html#14548 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14547.html#14547 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 11:24am

Yes I installed the latest version this morning. 

So when I click "Demo" on say the Chip land pattern in Surface Mount, I use to be able to change just the dimensions of the Chip calculator and now they are greyed out and do not allow change.

Unless I am installing the wrong edition?
https://www.pcblibraries.com/Downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_26-05_Calculator.asp

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:24:38 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14547.html#14547 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14546.html#14546 Author: Tom H
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 10:58am

Are you using the free V26.05 Footprint Expert Calculator? 

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 10:58:08 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14546.html#14546 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14545.html#14545 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 10:38am

In the past I was able to click Demo for a particular pattern and adjust all of the dimensions to see the result but not change density or other options (due to no license, ie free use). 

I can no longer do this though. Was this intended? 

Is it possible for those of us using the free features of the software to get this feature back?

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