Saving custom dimensions values

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For some specific
components I have to manually modify values for Toe/Heel/Side under the Density
Level tab. Then I save the footprint to my FPX. If later I open that footprint for
verification or comparison, these value are set back to the default.
 What should be
 or can be done in order to save the part with the custom values?
Thank you!  

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	For some specific components I have to manually modify values for Toe/Heel/Side under the Density Level tab. Then I save the footprint to my FPX. If later I open that footprint for verification or comparison, these value are set back to the default. What should be or can be done in order to save the part with the custom values? Thank you!



Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5717	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Dec 2016 at 12:53pm
	There are several versions of Library Expert. Pro saves all preferences and Lite does not have Preferences or FPX files. The LE Pro FPX file only saves the Component Dimensions and/or Mfr. Recommended Pattern data. Everything else is saved in your personal preference file, unless you are using LE Lite, there are no user preference files. What version of Library Expert are you using?
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elenkoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New User Joined: 22 Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote elenkoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 2016 at 9:38am
	No, it is not working, and I am using the 2017.04. I just tested it again. I modified the toe/heel/side values, added the part to my current fpx and saved the fpx. I restarted the PCB Libraries, reopened the footprint, and the changes are gone.

Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5717	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 2016 at 10:05am
	The FPX file does not save Toe/Heel/Side values. All solder joint values are stored in Preferences and you can have multiple Preference files. Watch some videos here - http://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/
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