PCB Libraries Forum : Molded Body - Diode shows no polarization https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:39:28 +0000 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:48:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2345 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Molded Body - Diode shows no polarization : The big difference between Polarized...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-diode-shows-no-polarization_topic2345_post9643.html#9643 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2345
Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 10:48am

The big difference between Polarized & Non-polarized Molded Body Diodes is the 3D STEP model.

The Legend & Assembly auto-polarity markings can be set in Preferences > Drafting > Legend & Assembly > Polarity

However, it's vastly superior if you add your own unique Legend and Assembly polarity marker using the Drafting Outline icon in the Calculator toolbar and then save that data to FPX.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:48:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-diode-shows-no-polarization_topic2345_post9643.html#9643 <![CDATA[Molded Body - Diode shows no polarization : It works for me in V2018.05Check...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-diode-shows-no-polarization_topic2345_post9642.html#9642 Author: Ian S
Subject: 2345
Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 3:41am

It works for me in V2018.05

Check the following Preferences and adjust to suit.

1. Drafting>Assembly: 'Include Polarity Indicators'
2. Drafting>Legend: 'Autogenerate Pin 1 Indicator Line'
3. Rules: 'Cathode/Anode Pin Names'


Ian
]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 03:41:33 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-diode-shows-no-polarization_topic2345_post9642.html#9642 <![CDATA[Molded Body - Diode shows no polarization : Hello all,I tried in 2018.04 and...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/molded-body-diode-shows-no-polarization_topic2345_post9641.html#9641 Author: Olaf.MuellerAE
Subject: 2345
Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 2:32am

Hello all,

I tried in 2018.04 and 2018.05 a SMD Diode with Molded Body. But it shows no polarization.
There is no difference between "Diode" and"Diode - Non polarized", also with capacitor and inductor.

Best Regards
Olaf
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