Part attributes going to target library
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Topic: Part attributes going to target library
Posted By: SteveD
Subject: Part attributes going to target library
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2014 at 6:34pm
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When we 'export' our library from the Expert to a PADs library, we want all the part attributes to go with it. But it looks like until you can also export a schematic symbol to attach those attributes to, there is nothing to hang them on. Is that correct? If incorrect, how can we get the attributes to accompany or otherwise attach them so they show up in a BOM?
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2014 at 8:03pm
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PADS Layout attributes default to the "Part Type". This includes Pin Rename and Alphanumeric Pins. If you want Alphanumeric Pins to always be in the "Part Decal" then unselect the "Map Alphanumeric Pins" option in the CAD Tool Export menu and select "Save Entries as Preferences" so that it is always unselected.
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Posted By: chrisa_pcb
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2014 at 4:40pm
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Currently we don't support custom attributes. The only two that are currently generated are Description and Geometry.Height. |
Posted By: SteveD
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2014 at 9:37pm
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I am seeing also a case code, manufacturer, and a data sheet. Then there is whatever we may add when we create the library. Is there no way to carry that information over to PADs so that it ends up available in that library (so that we do not have to reenter it).
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2014 at 7:37am
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