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Backward compatibility

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Category: PCB Footprint Expert
Forum Name: Product Suggestions
Forum Description: request new features
URL: https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3269
Printed Date: 12 Oct 2024 at 5:25pm


Topic: Backward compatibility
Posted By: SDTKO
Subject: Backward compatibility
Date Posted: 04 May 2023 at 2:22am
Hi,

Maybe I'm missing something, but when changing the bevior of certain features there should be an option to keep the old behavior.

A recent example is the silkscreen outline using the inner edge instead of the center for alignment to the component body.

There appears to be no option to keep the old behavior which results either in an inconsistent footprint library or manual rework for every part from now on.

Please consider adding options for ensuring backward compatibility when changing the behavior of features.

Regards,
SDTKO


Replies:
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 14 May 2023 at 2:39pm
Changing the Silkscreen Outline to use the outline Edge or outline Centerline is now an option in: 

"Tools > Drafting > Silkscreen > All Density Levels > Offset Outline Away From Body" 

The default setting is On, but you can turn off that feature. 



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Posted By: SDTKO
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 4:00am
Thank you, Tom.
Very much appreciated.

Regards,
SDTKO


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