PCB Libraries Forum : Courtyard https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:40:09 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:52:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1659 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Courtyard : No, it is the least but it still...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6771.html#6771 Author: hgottlieb
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 10:52am

No, it is the least but it still requer more Space the you old tools.
But it is okay for me, I do know how to change it.
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:52:28 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6771.html#6771 <![CDATA[Courtyard : I believe you are referring...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6770.html#6770 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 9:25am

I believe you are referring to the old obsolete LP Wizard Calculator that Mentor Graphics owns. It was created in 2005.
 
The Library Expert is the new IPC Calculator that produces the correct footprint pattern. It is up to date with 2015 technology.
 
I hope this answers your question.
 
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:25:53 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6770.html#6770 <![CDATA[Courtyard : Thanks TomI am aware of these...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6769.html#6769 Author: hgottlieb
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 6:58am

Thanks Tom
I am aware of these opportunities with a purchased and a free version, but you did not answer my question.
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:58:08 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6769.html#6769 <![CDATA[Courtyard : The Library Expert Lite and...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6768.html#6768 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 6:52am

The Library Expert Lite and Pro both come with IPC-7351 rules as the default settings.
 
But the Pro version allows the user to create multiple global preference files that deviate from the default rules.
 
You can also change the rules in Lite, one part at a time after you manually enter all the package dimensions.
  
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:52:06 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6768.html#6768 <![CDATA[Courtyard : Hi Tom,I thought thatLibrary...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6767.html#6767 Author: hgottlieb
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 5:41am

Hi Tom,
 
I thought that Library Expert was following some rules from IPC-7351 and not personal rule set.
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 05:41:09 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6767.html#6767 <![CDATA[Courtyard : It all has to do with Library...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6765.html#6765 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 4:47am

It all has to do with Library Expert Pro User Preferences.
 
The Courtyard has several options in the Pro version.
 
Also, the pad shapes has several options in the Pro version.
 
The Lite version is a direct copy of Pro without global User Preferences, Library Editor and FP Designer.
   
]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 04:47:15 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6765.html#6765 <![CDATA[Courtyard : Hi All,Why is there so big difference...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/courtyard_topic1659_post6764.html#6764 Author: hgottlieb
Subject: 1659
Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 3:09am

Hi All,
 
Why is there so big difference in courtyard when calculating Land Pattern with Library Experts vs IPC-7351 Land Pattern Calculator.
 
HGottlieb
 
There is also a difference in footprint to.
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