General footprint source

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   Hi.

Footprint Lite seems a very nice package for low level PCB works.

Still I miss a sort of general footprint source. Let me explain.

I have used Column Grid Array (CGA) as source (SMD) for nonstandard footprints. We can define all sort of things and, very important, erase pins. The only thing that would make this base generator would be the ability to setup rectangular pads where some wires could be soldered.

Please, see image.

Thanks
Martins

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hmartins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Active User Joined: 18 Mar 2013 Status: Offline Points: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote hmartins Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: General footprint source Posted: 01 Apr 2013 at 9:49am
	Hi. Footprint Lite seems a very nice package for low level PCB works. Still I miss a sort of general footprint source. Let me explain. I have used Column Grid Array (CGA) as source (SMD) for nonstandard footprints. We can define all sort of things and, very important, erase pins. The only thing that would make this base generator would be the ability to setup rectangular pads where some wires could be soldered. Please, see image. Thanks Martins



Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 2013 at 12:07pm
	You're going to like the "Package Designer" when we release V2013 this week. It opens up many new concepts and features for creating Footprints. It's a very powerful new feature.

hmartins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Active User Joined: 18 Mar 2013 Status: Offline Points: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote hmartins Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 2013 at 12:33pm
	Thank you.

rwalborn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New User Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote rwalborn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 7:59am
	i see a few references for an impending release of V2013, one at the end of March and the first week of April but it never seems to happen. What is going on?

Nick B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 1908	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 8:14am
	We had some issues with the new licensing for the most part. Good news is the issues are resolved and we will do a prerelease of 2013 this week for interested users before the upgrade and purchase option is available. If you are interested in being notified: Go to this forum: http://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/version-history_forum1.html Log in (if not already) Select " Forum Options" >> "Watch Forum"