PCB Libraries Forum : Master Options File or CAD Tool Translator Issue https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:43:01 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3637 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Master Options File or CAD Tool Translator Issue : If you experience one of these...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/master-options-file-or-cad-tool-translator-issue_topic3637_post14512.html#14512 Author: Nick B
Subject: 3637
Posted: 16 Apr 2026 at 5:24pm

If you experience one of these issues:
  1. Footprint Expert installation is overwriting your Master Options file, or
  2. CAD tool translator is not working correctly
It is probably because you are using the same OPT options file as both your "CAD tool translator" OPT file and "Master Options" file. These two are separate files. As a matter of fact, there are three OPT option files:


1. Console Options - edit in Tools > Options


2. Master Options - edit in Tools  > Options


3. CAD Tool Options - edit in the "Build Footprint" window

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