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Footprint Is Not Correct...

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Topic: Footprint Is Not Correct...
Posted By: lalexman
Subject: Footprint Is Not Correct...
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 4:56pm
When I load the library SM_2012 and load footprint CAPC1608X86 it looks like
 
If you hit OK it remains the same. If I change the height to 87 from 86 then it looks like
 
Is there are reason the pad sizes change when it is forced to recalculate the footprint ?



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Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 6:18pm
We manually entered the component manufacturer recommended footprint dimensions in over 50% of the SM_2012 parts. You can instantly recognize a mfr. recommended pattern by the Yellow Dot warning when you open the FPX part into the Viewer.
 
As soon as you enter a new component package dimension, the program automatically uses your Preferences and not the component mfr. pattern. Read the attached IMPORTANT! document below.
 
 
 
Here is a document that explains the FPX file features - uploads/3/IMPORTANT!_FPX_Guidelines.zip" rel="nofollow - IMPORTANT!_FPX_Guidelines.zip
 


Posted By: lalexman
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 9:15pm
Thanks Tom.



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