Modernizing Part Names & Descriptions
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Category: PCB Footprint Expert
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Forum Description: issues and technical support
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Printed Date: 22 Nov 2024 at 2:59pm
Topic: Modernizing Part Names & Descriptions
Posted By: ransonjd
Subject: Modernizing Part Names & Descriptions
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 10:18am
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Is there any way to get PCB Libraries to take an existing FPX consisting entirely of standard parts (no FP Designer) and update the Footprint Names and Descriptions to the current Library Expert output? |
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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 10:29am
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There is no automatic way to update Footprint Names and Physical Descriptions in an old FPX file. You must open each part one at a time by selecting the Row and then select "Add to Lib" and the Footprint Name and Physical Description will automatically update. This may take you 30 minutes, but it will refresh your FPX file. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: ransonjd
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 10:50am
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It seems like following those steps removes all of the information in all other columns. |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 11:23am
There is a feature in Library Expert to globally update your FPX file.  Tools > Regenerate > Names & Descriptions ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: ransonjd
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2020 at 11:37am
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Thank you! I figured out the row selection issue like you said, but the update feature seems much nicer. |