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Edge Connector Graphics

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Printed Date: 07 Oct 2024 at 9:28am


Topic: Edge Connector Graphics
Posted By: msanti
Subject: Edge Connector Graphics
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 10:12am
I have an EDGE connector that protrudes into the board on both the top and the bottom of PWB.

How do I add graphics on the Assembly Bottom layer with FP Designer? 
 



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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 10:18am
You can insert "Drafting" items (icon to the left of the "Print" icon) for the Assembly Drawing layer.

Select from 8 different shapes and make then any Size, Line Width and Location.
 
 


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Posted By: msanti
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 10:33am
Running v2016.14, I only get two options: "Polarity Symbol" or "Keepout".
When I choose "Polarity Symbol", I also only get two options "Legend Top" or "Assembly Top".
I don't see a path to add Assembly BOTTOM layer graphics with that menu.
 
After I place a shape with that menu on "Assembly Top", I tried editing its properties but it also only shows TOP side legend or assembly. I don't see how to assign the graphics to the BOTTOM assembly layer.


Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 11:17am
I talked to the programmer that is responsible for this and he's going to do these things for the next V2017.02 pre-release that will be uploaded later today.
  • Change the text "Polarity Symbol" to "Drafting Symbols"
  • Add Legend Bottom
  • Add Assembly Drawing Bottom



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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 12:56pm
These new Drafting Layer features are in V2017.02 - http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads%20" rel="nofollow - www.pcblibraries.com/downloads



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Posted By: msanti
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 12:59pm
Thanks



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