PCB Libraries Forum : POD changes not reflected in output https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:36:49 +0000 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:05:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2962 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Download and install the latest...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11846.html#11846 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2962
Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 9:05am

Download and install the latest V2021.13 Footprint Expert POD - www.pcblibraries.com/downloads

Dated 8/11/21 

This should fix all the issues.
]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:05:42 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11846.html#11846 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Yes, i bought / download a part...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11811.html#11811 Author: RobVanSchelven
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 1:48pm

Yes, i bought / download a part from POD and NEED to modify some settings.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:48:28 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11811.html#11811 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Let me discuss this with the programming...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11810.html#11810 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 1:42pm

Let me discuss this with the programming and administration team. 

I don't have a POD account so I can't test the features. 

But to understand you correctly, you are trying to modify a footprint downloaded from POD? 

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:42:58 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11810.html#11810 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : I use Footprint Expert POD 21...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11809.html#11809 Author: RobVanSchelven
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 1:15pm

I use Footprint Expert POD 21 (2021.12) ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:15:26 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11809.html#11809 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Options are not saved to FPX.They...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11808.html#11808 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 1:09pm

Options are not saved to FPX. 

They are applied to a footprint when you open it. 

I need to know what version of the program you are using so I can help you with that version. 

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:09:59 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11808.html#11808 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Thanks for your quick reply Tom.I...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11807.html#11807 Author: RobVanSchelven
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 1:06pm

Thanks for your quick reply Tom.

I use the option locally and did apply the Calculate button. I understand your message about that pin1 does not work for QFN. 

However other changes like the space between silk and pad remain at 0.12 mm although i changed it to 0.2mm It also don't accept a polarity indicator at the assembly drawing. 

My modifications get lost after saving the library and re-open it. Maybe that is by design. I am bot sure




]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:06:38 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11807.html#11807 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : I forgot the most important question.What...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11806.html#11806 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 12:59pm

I forgot the most important question. 

What version of V2021.12 Footprint Expert are you using? 
  • Pro
  • Enterprise
  • POD Builder

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:59:54 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11806.html#11806 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Also, Autogenerate Pin 1 Indicator...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11805.html#11805 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 12:02pm

Also, Autogenerate Pin 1 Indicator only works on packages that have terminal leads outside the body. 

It does not work for DFN, QFN, BGA, CGA, LGA, PQFN or packages that have the terminal leads under the body. 

We recommend that you set the Pin 1 Dot Size to 0.50 and then recalculate. That works for all package types. 

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:02:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11805.html#11805 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : Are you changing the Options &#034;Locally&#034;...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11804.html#11804 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 11:58am

Are you changing the Options "Locally" in a Calculator or in global "File > Options"? 

Whenever you change a local setting the "Calculate" button lights up and you must select it to apply the changes. 

Whenever you change the File > Options the changes will not appear in a footprint that is open. 

You need to save the footprint to FPX library then make global preference changes in File > Options then open the footprint from the library and the changes will be applied because the data is being recalculated. 

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:58:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11804.html#11804 <![CDATA[POD changes not reflected in output : HiUsing POD 2021.12 I import a...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pod-changes-not-reflected-in-output_topic2962_post11803.html#11803 Author: RobVanSchelven
Subject: 2962
Posted: 31 Jul 2021 at 11:24am

Hi 

Using POD 2021.12 I import a new part downloaded from POD today. I changed a few settings like Silkscreen: Clearance to pad & Silkscreen: Autogenerate Pin1.

The changes are not reflected in the generated file Shocked
A minor but the part name is not copied to the filename field.

Please advise? Thanks



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