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Library structure - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2017, 11:47:40 pm
content: I am a bit confused by the library setup in CS.Does anyone have some good information/suggestion on the best way to start working with them? My requirement is to build up a library that I will trust and mature over time.Trev

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 02, 2017, 11:56:52 am
content: Hi,http://documentation.circuitstudio.com/display/CSTU/Component+Management+in+CircuitStudio#ComponentManagementinCircuitStudio-WorkingwithSch/PcbLibrariesDon't store your .PcbLib and .SchLib files in an individual project, store them in a generic folder somewhere that all your projects can access/reference and update accordingly. I made that mistake to start with and it's a pain to fix.You don't need to create an Integrated library, but the guide above does show you how. I just keep it simple with the .PcbLib and .SchLib files. So easy to work with (compared to Eagle)Ian.

author: AntoshC
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 02, 2017, 06:21:02 pm
content: IanJ gives good advice here.I also break up my libraries as opposed to having one large "trusted" library.I have a folder for my SchLib and PcbLIb files within my larger library folder. That library folder also contains manufacturer libs.Some of my personal libs only contain a single component, but it sure is easier to find my MiniUSB part in a library named USB_Connectors than in one big library with a mix of parts.

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2017, 06:38:37 pm
content: Thanks for the advice, this all makes sense. I need to spend a bit of time playing around with creating parts, etc to understand the best way to generate my library. I think the layout and schematic take care of themselves as long as the library is done properly.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2017, 08:41:33 pm
content: I do a mix of both having central libraries for generic common parts (passives, micros etc.)Then I'll have project or customer specific libraries where there's a 90% probability that I'll never use those parts in a design not for that customerPersonally I do tend to use the integrated library projects, that way I can keep text files (TODO lists) etc all together in the project.I think more important than how you store your components is getting a consistent approach to schematic and PCB components that take into account things like how you want to produce your assembly drawings.
"Sync" CS projects between computers? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 11:39:00 am
content: Hi,any hacks on how to best sync CS projects between computers? I know Altium/CS support SVN but are there other ways? What is your best practice?/k

author: mrtn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 11:54:01 am
content: I simply use Dropbox to sync my entire collection of projects and libraries. It works pretty well unless I edit the same file on two different computers. But I'm just sharing with myself so I almost never have a problem.
Video - Multi-channel layouts in CircuitStudio - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 12:36:11 am
content: This is how I deal with the lack of rooms in CircuitStudio.https://youtu.be/1VOOqheRauU

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 01:35:15 am
content: That used to be standard Altium practice before Rooms

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2016, 02:29:11 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on December 05, 2016, 01:35:15 amCoolI never knew Altium prior to rooms...
How long does it take to get CS license? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FivePoint03
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2016, 11:48:50 am
content: Pressed the button for a CS license! Can anyone tell me how it is sent to me and how long it takes?Thanks

author: RF-Tech
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2016, 02:13:59 pm
content: I bought mine over a year ago, back then I contacted them by phone and was able to get the license within minutes. I think if it's taking longer than you would expect it would be a good idea to give them a call, they were very responsive and helpful.-S

author: jc101
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 20, 2016, 04:38:11 pm
content: A temporary one arrives within a day or so, then a permanent one from Altium a few days after that.

author: bmac_2780
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 20, 2016, 09:17:21 pm
content: I purchased CircuitStudio on 27th September and received my full license on 12th October i.e. 15 days. The license is valid for 12 months from the 12th so I got 2 weeks extra subscription "free".

author: FivePoint03
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2016, 11:44:28 am
content: Still no sign! Does it come via email or post?

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2016, 12:07:45 pm
content: Quote from: RF-Tech on October 20, 2016, 02:13:59 pmSame here.
No footprint wizard in CS?! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PicoSD
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 15, 2017, 07:54:05 pm
content: Long time Altium user here, looking into CS for home use. I downloaded the demo and started driving a design through it. So far I really like it!But is it just me, or is it completely lacking a footprint wizard? The article here says it has one, just not IPC compliant:https://www.element14.com/community/community/manufacturers/altium/blog/2015/05/20/altium-circuit-studio-component-creation-vault-and-search-toolsBut that article is from 2015. Did they remove it? I can't really justify buying this if I have to manually place pads/dig through the vault for components with matching footprints...

author: PicoSD
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 16, 2017, 05:01:20 am
content: Found it! Unless I'm just missing it in the ribbon menus somewhere though, it's really not easy to find.With a *.PcbLib file open, open the "PCB Library" panel and right-click in the "Components" list box. Then select "Component Wizard..."

author: AntoshC
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 04:35:54 am
content: PicoSD, nice find!An alternative way to find it is to type "Component Wizard" in the search bar in the top right of CS. This gives two results: IPC Component Wizard and Component Wizard, but only the non-IPC one seems to work. This is in line with the CS documentation.They sure did hide that away good didn't they? Which makes no sense given all of the blank space on the Tools portion of the ribbon menu.I didn't know that was there until I saw your post! Thanks!

author: technotronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 21, 2017, 01:18:18 pm
content: PicoSD has given a nice solution for this. Just do it with 'Component Wizards'.
Best Price in the UK - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FivePoint03
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2016, 07:40:30 pm
content: Hello,I have been evaluating CS under the 30 day program trial. Got an email from the Farnell rep. saying please get in touch to discuss pricing. So I asked what the best price they could do was. He said he could do me a special offer of 10% off. I asked if that was the 10% off that is advertised everywhere! Now no answer. Why imply there is room for maneuver in pricing only to offer the standard deal!Just wondered what people had actually been paying?Thanks

author: jc101
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2016, 09:35:34 pm
content: The 10% discount code ends this month, so I suppose they are thinking they may extend that by by contacting them for a quote.I think it's only available from Farnell in the UK, so things are pretty much fixed price wise.My eval ends soon, and I have to say I really like it when compared to Eagle that I have been using until now. Could well end up buying a licence...

author: FivePoint03
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2016, 08:15:16 pm
content: I would have been tempted if their offer had been a real one (i.e. 20%) - I'll probably leave it for now at least - Im not exactly enthused by their lack of ability to answer emails!

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2016, 09:49:48 pm
content: Phone them and tell them. Say you would buy it with at least 20% discount. It's a piece of software - high margins with lots of room to play for a salesman. Of course if you end up with a "computer says no!" droid then that's their loss.
Font Height error - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2016, 11:11:42 pm
content: I have encountered a font height issue with some projects I imported into CS from Altium Designer..The font height "shows" to be correct height according to the "String" dialog box (see JPG below), but it actually measures approx. 38mil in height.The string was originally 60mil in height in Altium Designer, but now it is definitely not.The line I drew adjacent to the "S" is indeed 60mil in length, but as you can see the "S" is definitely not the same height as the 60mil long line.If I place new strings, they are also small even though I specify that they be 60mil in height.Anybody have some suggestions?

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2016, 02:26:19 am
content: Altium never calculated TTF heights correctly either (meaning, using the baseline to ascender dimension, which I think don't really exist in the TTF format, so Altium can hardly be blamed for that).Did... they do away with the stroke font, completely? Is it in the list, instead? 'Cuz stroke font is line primitives generated internally, which is why it has specified height. If CS is forcing it to TTF, that explains that.Simple enough fix, in any case: figure out how much smaller the TTF font is, and increase height globally by that factor (should be doable in the Inspector, or did they get rid of that..?).Tim

author: jmarkwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2016, 05:54:44 pm
content: Yup, you nailed it Tim.In all the years I've use Altium Designer, I never had a need to change the font from "stroke".The conversion to CS converted all the PcbDoc fonts to Arial (true type as you pointed out) which mucked with the font height. "Stroke" is apparently not an option in CS PcbDoc.It's a nuisance but I can live with it.
Best way to reuse circuit modules - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2016, 11:13:13 am
content: I'm now in a job where I'm doing a lot of one off test rigs built reusing lots of "chunks" of circuit design. A simple example would be a layout of microcontroller, decoupling caps, crystal and programming header. But some stuff I want to reuse is much more complicated.So the question is, what's the best way to do this in CS?About the only way I've come up with so far is to create a separate project which I'll put a schematic sheet and pcb for the module, create the schematic and layout the circuit. Then copy the schematic sheet into the actual project I want to use it in and create a schematic symbol in the main schematic and link it up. Then copy and past the circuit layout into the PCB prior to updating changes and resolving any errors.Surely there has to be a more reasonable way to doing this that I haven't found yet?

author: technotronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2016, 01:05:02 pm
content: Some of the things to consider while reusing circuit modules are below:Avoiding potential signal integrity or thermal problems by using circuit data with proven performance.Reduction in time taken for schematic capture and PCB design leading to reduction in development costs.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 10, 2016, 12:55:58 am
content: If I'm not wrong, it would seem this functionality was called "Snippets" in AD, and has been removed for CS.But it doesn't seem like it was all that well linked up in AD anyway, so I guess I'll just use a manual process of copy and paste from a "library" pcb project.
How to setup and run simulations - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wrinklehead
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 01, 2016, 08:45:28 pm
content: So I have just purchased circuit studio and aside from the terrible documentation I'm pretty pleased so far. I am still having problems figuring out how to link components from the altium vault to a simulation model. I would have thought that components from the vault would already have a simulation model linked.Am I missing something here? Also does anyone have any suggestions about where I can find simulation models for parts?

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 01, 2016, 09:59:31 pm
content: Most parts do not have models, no.Most manufacturers do not provide highly compatible models, or for that matter, models that are usable at all outside of proprietary software. So it doesn't really matter, I suppose.Tim

author: Someone
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2016, 10:48:54 pm
content: This is one thing that Altium did well with its included libraries, there were enough models linked to make it quick to get simulations running.
New Circuit Studio Forum Section - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2016, 11:59:10 pm
content: As requested.In light of the recent price drop in Circuit Studio, it's probably worthwhile to have a section on here.The only other support forum is the Element 14 one, and their forum and website kinda sucks

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 11:13:03 am
content: Is Circuit Studio going to be your weapon of choice now Dave?I heard you were playing with KiCAD, but haven't seen any videos etc to back this up, we know you wanted to move away from AD, and went to Circuit Maker, and had issues?

author: ehughes
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 01:53:41 pm
content: Hello Dave:Would you consider a CircuitMaker section?

author: uncle_bob
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 02:24:53 pm
content: HiOne of the (my) classic gripes about every PCB package out there is the process of re-inventing parts to drop into your own version of the library. So, *is* the "Vault" feature on Circuit Studio as messed up as previous reports would suggest it is? I'm not looking for perfection, just stuff that gets me 90% of the way there *and* that can be touched up to make it correct for my use.===Yes, this should have gone into bugs / issues .... Bob the forum illiterate could not quite work that out after only three cups of coffee ...Bob

author: electriceye
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 04:17:51 pm
content: For symbols and footprints library, checkout-http://www.snapeda.com/libraries/octopart/common-parts-library/

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 06:04:49 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 17, 2016, 11:59:10 pmFrom what to whatFrom 995 a year to X or X to 995 ?

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 06:12:21 pm
content: Quote from: ez24 on July 18, 2016, 06:04:49 pm3000 to 995

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 06:14:42 pm
content: Quote from: uncle_bob on July 18, 2016, 02:24:53 pmAs near as I can tell, there is no reuse of parts from the Vault in CS. I've tried the supported method of placing the component then copy paste into a user library but it is disabled by accident or design.

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2016, 06:19:13 pm
content: And for what it's worth, the whole "all CS sales and support from E14" is as efficient as one would anticipate. 5 days. Still no answers to very simple questions.
CircuitStudio Gerbers -> OSHPARK - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2016, 12:14:13 am
content: Has anyone had luck with uploading Gerbers to OSHPARK from Circuit Studio? I'm getting errors from OSHPARK that the drill file can't be found (it's there). I'm also have a board outline interpretation issue, but it's only on one layer the OSHPARK interprets, so it might be their problem not mine.Got the secret recipe for OSHPARK? Do tell.

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2016, 12:50:37 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on July 05, 2016, 12:21:41 amDone both. Still throwing errors.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 01:55:25 am
content: I think they say file not found because they cannot read the file, possibly because of some settings they cannot support. This is my NC Drill settings that worked with OSHPark. I am using AD though, not sure if CS has this settings dialog.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 04:41:20 pm
content: I would contact OSHPARK and ask. They are very responsive.http://docs.oshpark.com/(email on right side).

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 04:58:16 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on July 06, 2016, 04:41:20 pmAlready done. OSHPARK is on the job.

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2016, 10:08:31 pm
content: Well, after finding a few oopsies on my side, it turns out that Oshpark likes one and only one NC Drill setup: God fearin', red-blooded, yankee doodle units in 2:4 format. Any other settings will blow up. Slotted vias will blow up all other holes on the PCB, so don't even go there, even though the capability exists in CircuitStudio now.[None of this is a complaint against Oshpark. It's just not possible to do what they do and be all things to all people. I just needed to learn the secret handshake.]

author: LabSpokane
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2016, 10:30:40 pm
content: Here are all the settings that I used to generate output from Circuit Studio to Oshpark:
CS Helper Software - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2016, 05:51:06 am
content: I'm going to kick off an OS project to provide some software as an adjunct to CS in order to add some functionality that I think is missing (and in some cases removed.)First thing I'm attacking is the import of component parameters from suppliers (including datasheets and mechanical drawings.) Pretty much just editing the schlib files outside of CS and using the supplier web api's to pull in all the data.Still needs some tidying up and finishing but this part is working.I'll probably add schematic component creation from a template, with importing parameters in one go (kind of like how it's done is AD, however I feel it could be done better).Any thoughts on what else should be on the list to solve? I've got a few ideas surrounding component library management, but need to think through the workflow before I put the effort into implementing.

author: Mj12
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2016, 05:19:36 pm
content: That is really good project and greatly needed!I tried to modify library files with python but did not succeed yet.Judging by your software you probably know this already But what I found out was followingFile format is OLE compound file. When viewed directly with hex editor it is nonsense with some sane looking parts that change unpredictably. When opened with 7zip and unzipped the resulting structure makes sense.Pin data starts with byte that indicates record length pin name and number are proceeded with bytes that indicate string lenghts

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2016, 03:13:12 am
content: Yeah thanks. As I'm working in C#, there's a really good open source .net library that opens and saves the compound file format, so that was a no brainier.The format then within the schematic lib files are pretty straight forward for parameters and not hard to modify.All that's working, to get it to a state of first release it really just needs work on the UI side of things.Cheers

author: Mj12
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2016, 09:53:00 pm
content: Yeah python looks kind of hopeless Learning C sharp now. and using OpenMcdf 2.0Features that I'm missing are following:Batch create schematic component from template.For example you could make one resistor and draw symbol for it and add attributes. Then you would have a file with say E12 series resistors with naming convention you like and attributes you want. You'd then point program to template component and component file and it would create whole E12 series based on the file data.Second feature would be to partly recreate smart grid insert feature from altium designer. So you would have pin data from a micro controller say 144 pins with names and electrical types and you could batch create these to a component, and then use Circuits studios own editor to shuffle these pins around to multiple parts and correct and pretty locations.Third feature could be to be able to set font sizes, types and such things library wide
PLCC Socket Device&Footprint needed...(SOLVED) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2025, 08:54:30 pm
content: Hi,I just want to have a freely assignable PLCC socket....What I find in the library is either pin-bound (Altera, Intel, AMD) with regard to Vcc and GND, or has no device stored, so I can't use it in the schematic.So I'm looking for a device/footprint without predefined connections, one as a PLCC 44-pin and one as a PLCC 68-pin.Does anyone know where I can find something like this?Thanks!Martin

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2025, 09:05:34 pm
content: Hi,Solved.There is a PLCC library, but only with footprints, without devices.I then created a new library.Next, I selected a suitable object from the IC packages library as the device and assigned it a footprint from the PLCC library (and connected the pins), which I then saved as a new library.This gave me an IC package with two footprints. I then selected PLCC and was done.
Fusion360 PCB copper text clearances  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SentinelB
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 20, 2025, 11:41:58 am
content: Hey,I'm getting tired of banging my head against the wall and the Fusion forums seem to be as lost as i am.I'm trying to create a copper layer makers mark that i can simply add as a component to any pcb. The problem i'm having is that 'font: custom' seems so have it's own clearance rules when placed on a copper layer that ignores all other design rules.Meaning, my polygon pour tries to avoid the text like it the plague and it seems like i can't do anything about it. I have the text inside a 'restrict top' frame and it's working correctly, as the pour has made it to one part of the makers mark outline.I'm probably gonna make a simpler one using vector text but i kinda want to get this to work if at all possible.Any good ideas or insights?

author: SentinelB
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 21, 2025, 07:15:10 am
content: Right so i actually got a reply from the Fusion forums and it seems that i'm just SOL for the time being.They mentioned that they should be releasing a SVG import feature soon™.Guess i'll just use vector text and lines for now.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2025, 07:34:39 am
content: You can already import bitmaps using an ULP. The image will then be build up by lines.That should work, even as component.

author: SentinelB
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 21, 2025, 07:41:03 am
content: Thanks for the tip.I'll have a look and see what i can come up with.

author: jgarc063
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2025, 08:39:24 pm
content: Just want to announce that SVG import has been released along with other improvements. See the announcement for March 2025https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-electronics/what-s-new-in-fusion-electronics-march-2025/td-p/13405218
Error when I try to open a .sch  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2025, 08:49:09 am
content: HelloI am not an expert in Eagle , I have tried to open a .sch file ( I can t link the file on the forum ) but I have an errorError:line 1, column 1: Start tag expected.Can someone is able to explain me where is the problem , I use the last Eagle free versionRegardsOS

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2025, 09:30:49 am
content: It sounds like either it is a corrupted file, or was not created in Eagle.There are two Eagle file formats, the early binary format and the newer XML format introduced around 2010. Eagle version 9.6.2 should be able to open both.That error seems to indicate it cannot parse XML data. I would expect a different error if it was exceeding the limits of the free license, but maybe the free version cannot open older binary files...If you want to PM me a copy of the file I can try opening it in my 9.6.2 premium licence.

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2025, 09:49:45 am
content: KeanThanks , I have send you an emailRegardsOS

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2025, 10:37:22 am
content: If that doesn't work, please post the file as a zip.I don't download much from GitHub, but years ago I downloaded a file, had a similar problem, compared it to a file made with my version and was able to fix it. I don't remember whether it was a .sch or .brd file. It was some open-source Eagle file.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2025, 10:42:00 am
content: I've taken a look at the file and it isn't in Eagle XML or binary formats.And the screenshot of schematic and PCB layout are not any version of Eagle I've ever seen. They do look slightly familiar, but are nearly 2 decades old.

author: Overspeed
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2025, 07:02:25 am
content: HelloThanks for your helpthat can be an Allegro file , I have tried to install Allegro free but that generate problem with Avast ..I will redesign a PCB rather to try and try againRegardsOS

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2025, 12:09:20 pm
content: I also use Avast and have found it is overly sensitive. Last night, it even blocked a well known electronics site (not a blog) as "not a secure connection."

author: Rafiki
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2025, 12:21:06 pm
content: QuoteWhich screenshots do you refer?
Eagle: How to disconnect relay contacts to move them individually. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 05:08:13 pm
content: Hi,I would like to be able to move the individual contacts of a relay anywhere on the plan.With the model I have, only all the contacts together can be moved. How can I change that?Thanks,Martin

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 07:26:39 pm
content: I was surprised to see a post in the "Eagle" section of this forum, and it looks like this is the 3rd post in this section for the first 9 1/2 months of 2024. autodesk has been trying hard to kill eagle, and most of it's users have noticed this by now and moved to other software.I guess that eagle also has a way to make multi-unit symbols. things like the TL084 opamp usually are separate opamps, and often the power pins as a 5th unit. You can tear such a symbol apart in your symbol editor to see what makes it's internals tick.I'm a happy KiCad user myself, and find it hard to commend on eagle. Over 10 years ago I was evaluating options for a new PCB design program and I disliked eagle's user interface a lot, so after a day and a bit of review I discarded it again.This seems like a fairly beginners question. And out of curiosity, why are you starting with eagle in 2024?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 07:34:31 pm
content: Hi,I have been working with it for about 16 years.So far, I have not had to touch a finished component and I tend to be the kind of user who does not look at all the functions unless they are needed.I have tried to get to know KiCad before, but I can't manage it, so I am (still) “tied” to Eagle.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 08:30:35 pm
content: I have used Eagle since 3.x and stopped updates with Autodesk. I still use v. 7.x. As stated, I suspect there is a way to make symbols with movable parts. I have never done that, except for supply pins, e.g., for logic devices. (If you can do it for that, why not for everything?)As a ready alternative, just draw short segments of a net to the pins you want and label them the same as whatever to which they attach. I do that routinely (e.g., for wires to an LCD), and it prevents clutter on the schematic. It does not affect readability IMHO unless taken to an extreme.

author: Roehrenonkel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 08:50:36 pm
content: Hi martin72,open the relay-library (or the one containing your part),copy the 3-element symbol, create a new one (single contact / Schliesser).Create a new Device and connect all the symbols.I'm running V4.16, hope my info is still up to date.Feel free to ask more details.Good luck

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2024, 09:01:10 pm
content: Thank you both, will try it tomorrow.
Meander function to match the length of the tracks. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: luiHS
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2023, 10:03:58 pm
content: Has anyone gotten the meander function, to match track lengths, to work well?When the tracks are on the same layer, without changing sides with vias, everything works fine. But if the track is cut into several sections when using vias to change layers, then the percentage indicated by the meander function is always incorrect, it seems to indicate the percentage with respect to the track section of that layer and not the entire track length.My Eagle version is 9.6.2.
How to select a signal trace in PCB and save it as SCR ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zzsczz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 10, 2024, 05:44:41 pm
content: I convert a design in gEDA (https://github.com/gabriel-tenma-white/sdr5) to Eagle manually.I delete some traces(DQ20~31,DM3,DQS3N) by miss operation in new design(and add some signals).Can i select the missing signal Trace in old project's PCB , conert them to scr and load in new project?I have used freerouting few years ago . Freerouting export routed layout to scr which can be loaded form eagle .How to convert selected singal in eagle to scr?

author: zzsczz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 10, 2024, 06:42:53 pm
content: I find a methord to recover the missing signal:I find the signal difinition elements in old brd file , copy the block to new project's brdBORD DDR signals are syn with sch.
Help with Consistency errors - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Vox
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 03, 2024, 01:51:30 pm
content: Hi, I just joined the group, I've used Eagle for years on hobby projects. I just completed a schematic and board. Autorouted it with some manual intervention. All was good. Then i decided to add a led and resistor and consistency went from bad to worse. I don't want to autoroute it again and i've read all the many internet posts on fixing consistency errors, but nothing fixes mine.Even more frustrating I tried the netscript to get harmony and it decided to airwire my extensive ground tracks to some signal tracks and I couldn't edit the airwires even though the sch wire nets were correct. A screen pops up 'connect this Net with another,' but doesn't have the option to say no leave them alone! The last big hole was I decided to delete a TL074P 14pin DIL from the sch and brd and re import from the same library. Now every pin on the IC errors with 'Different connections on IC1A pin X and pad y (N$21.none) etc for each pin.I can export a netlist from the sch. and connections look fine. If I rename the brd file and just run the sch. I can produce a new board without errors but it's not autorouted. I have been mixing imperial and metric grids and mirrored some ICs on the schematic and I'm wondering now if either is part of my problem. Eagle was designed for mostly imperial parts on a 0.1" grid, but now I use both imperial and metric parts.I've nearly given up in frustration trying to get rid of these IC pin and pad 'Different Connections'. I'm also seeing some pads on the brd with no visible airwire, even though they connect on the sch and i can show or move the part and connected wires move with itDoes anybody know how the ERC file is formed and compares the sch with the brd? I'd like to compare my sch netlist with what the ERC is finding wrong on the board when it runs. If I can see what's wrong, editing those files with a text editor for consistency or deleting board components might solve my problem?Thanks
Eagle Vector font - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Madhumadi
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 09:40:04 am
content: Hi ,could some one tell me what is the purpose of using vector font in Eagle schematic/ board .Does it have any effect on Gerber generation?I read that it is recommended to use Vector font.Thank you .

author: rachaelp
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 09:48:29 am
content: Hello,You should use the vector font for any text which appears in the Gerbers, e.g. on your silkscreen, otherwise what you see in EAGLE might not be what you get on an actual board. Fortunately Autodesk added a nicer vector font in a recent version of v8 so it looks better.In the schematic symbols use the proportional font as it looks better and makes it a lot nicer to read.Best Regards,Rachael

author: Yansi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 11:12:06 am
content: There is another reason why to use proportional font in the schematic capture - if you export a PDF file, you can the use the SEARCH and the text is searchable.For PCB you should prefer the vector font, for the reasons stated above.

author: rachaelp
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 11:32:49 am
content: Quote from: Yansi on January 02, 2018, 11:12:06 amAh yes, that's a very good point!

author: Madhumadi
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 12:03:59 pm
content: Thank you all exactly what i wanted to know

author: matseng
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 01:59:14 pm
content: Speaking of the vector font.... Doesn't it look better now in the current versions compared to the old 5/6/7?

author: rachaelp
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 02, 2018, 02:47:12 pm
content: Quote from: matseng on January 02, 2018, 01:59:14 pmYes it does look better, they changed it in v8.3.0. Here is the section from the release notes:Quote from: EAGLE Release Notes

author: phil from seattle
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2018, 06:13:04 am
content: I agree what others have said - use vector for anything that will be printed on a PCB. The reason is that proportional fonts are not standardized - the width and height on your PCB will be different from vendor to vendor so you can wind up with all sorts of text problems. Vector fonts are just lines so they will be printed exactly as you expect.

author: silverdr
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 21, 2023, 09:46:54 pm
content: Speaking of the "old" EAGLE vector font - is it anywhere available (other than inside my old EAGLE binaries)?
Drill file in gerbers - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2023, 08:21:45 am
content: Hi,When i do the Excellon drill file to send with the output job, i click on "drills" and "holes"....but not "drilllegend".I notice that when i have old drilllegend marks on the PCB, these dont get sent with the "drills" and "holes" layers in the gerbers.This is fortunate, but is there any problem with having the old drillegend marks on the PCB?

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2023, 09:15:07 am
content: Are you asking about plated holes and non-plated holes? Yes, there is a difference:https://community.element14.com/products/eagle/f/eagle-user-support-english/29850/drill-legendPlease give your version of EAGLE.I have never worried about that difference and use vias when I want a via and drills when I want a non-plated drilled hole. OSHPark has or had a discussion about creating plated holes or any other shape, e.g., ovals for soldering tabs. One uses its CAM processor to get the proper Gerbers. I asked JLCPCB, and its customer service person told me how to do it with layers that weren't available in Version 7.x My follow up question got no response. Others on the forum have suggested other ways, but provided no evidence. So, for me, if I really want plated ovals, I go to Oshpark. I believe that may be the one thing Autodesk fixed.
Eagle Questions 7.4.0 and 6.5.0 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2023, 01:53:46 pm
content: Hi,I just put a via into the layout...named it to a signal, then tried to connect to it from that signal, but it wont connect...just get the yellow cross...do you know why it wont connect?I dont know where it went now but an error message complained it couldnt connect it on two of the layers (its a 4 layer board).In fact , i cant use a via to go from bottom to top layer...it says "cant set via to layer 16". Do you know whats wrong?I was pasting lines into the eagle.scr file (to carry through my assigns)...but i thought i had deleted all my modifications.So do you know why Eagle wont let me use vias?
Free Eagle Download (limited but good enough for newbies) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DarkMode
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2023, 01:50:38 pm
content: Thanks to Eric Bogatin:https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download?plc=F360&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1Yes it works.
Print file does not work as expected. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: smile
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2023, 12:10:47 pm
content: Hello,Never used the Eagle, what I'm doing wrong here?Should be like this print1.png, but looks like print2.png

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2023, 12:22:43 pm
content: If it was altium i would say you had the print output set so one of the polygon fill layers was in 'draft' mode instead of 'full' mode.Dunno how much of that applies to eagle

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2023, 12:37:22 pm
content: Quote from: smile on March 04, 2023, 12:10:47 pmIf you're new to eagle, then why start using it?Eagle was bought by autodesk about 5 years ago, they changed the licensing, dropped the free version, dropped Linux support, made it much more expensive, moved it to the "cloud", and a few years later they tried to buy altium. Eagle pretty much looks like a dead end to me.There are plenty of other programs:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/eda/pcbeda-software-list/Your PCB shows a date in 2017, so I assume it was made in that time and by someone else. If your main consideration for using eagle is because this PCB was designed in it. Then you can also consider importing it in one of the other programs. Probably several of the programs in the list above can import eagle files. I only have experience with KiCad myself, and it's import of eagle projects is quite good, (but not perfect).

author: smile
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2023, 03:41:36 pm
content: Yes this is the board I want to try to make, it was designed in 2017. I just want to print it using eagle like the correct way with heavy ground planes. I just want to move, change some components.Tried importing this to target 3001, and only one side of the board has tracks, other none.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 05, 2023, 07:35:24 am
content: Quote from: smile on March 04, 2023, 12:10:47 pmHit the Ratsnest button in the toolbar to fill the polygons before printing. You can also do this via the Tools menu option, or run the RATSNEST command.As per the Eagle helpQuote

author: jbf
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2023, 06:53:12 am
content: You probably need to hit the ratsnest. This usually re-fills polygon shapes. Thats why you are only seeing the dotted lines.I didnt know all the drama with eagle / autodesk. I've been using it since I have educational license of Fusion. Guess ill have to learn a new program once my educational license ends.
Lost "Assigns" when changed computer - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2023, 10:50:15 pm
content: Hi,I changed to my other laptop to complete my Eagle schem and layout...but i have lost the "assigns" (keybord shortcuts). Do you know how to carry them across?I changed from a small laptop running eagle 6.5.0 to a bigger laptop runnging eagle 7.4.0

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2023, 05:52:45 am
content: The below thread on the Autodesk Eagle forum discusses how to move the shortcuts over to a new/different Eagle installation. It refers to Eagle 9.x, but I see the same files in my 7.7 installation. Disclaimer: I have not tried this myself.https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/eagle-forum/i-want-to-share-with-or-use-my-shortcut-keys-from-a-computer-to/td-p/9075624

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2023, 11:05:46 am
content: Thanks, i have tried pasting my assigns into the eagle.scr file, and it just doesnt work for some reason.I got the assign syntax from the default-assigns-scr file, but as discussed, it doesnt work.
Eagle, making procedurally defiend trace shapes, copied arrays - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Infraviolet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2023, 04:50:43 pm
content: Are there any ways short of manually drawing to produce trace shapes in eagle which would be defined by a mathematical equation or other scriptable rule set? I'm interested in trying some coil designs in PCB copper layers for use in inductive sensors.I'm also looking at situations where I'd want to make multiple copies of the same coil shape, each rotated at diferent angles. In typical CAD softare for physical object design this would be simple,but I don't think eagle has such tools for copying whilst rotating about a point?Is there hope for egenerating a dxf and importing that, and having eagle then thicken the zero width lines of the dxf file to become the centre-lines of traces of a chosen width.Thanks

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2023, 04:58:14 pm
content: There may be using the command language. Jorge Garcia could answer that, if he is still at Autodesk.I have never tried to do that, but if I were to try, I would do the design with a program that would draw what I wanted and import it as a dxf file into the proper layer. Then adjust width, if necessary.

author: Infraviolet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2023, 12:13:54 am
content: Dxf import seems possible and worked seemingly quite well for a test file. Looks like this is my best option, as long as I manually "enforce" design rules for separation of traces before exporting dxfs from another CAD program then it should work, with luck.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2023, 08:26:33 am
content: If you want a precise location, that can be done 2 ways with older Eagle versions (i.e., 7.x and before). I am not sure about the Autodesk versions, but suspect they are the same.1) Use properties ("i") and grid to adjust xy. Eagle generally considers an object's center as its location or add a mark for alignment. Then move the object close, but not too close to where you want it. Check its position x and y. Set grid to x-error, move to make zero and do the same for y-error. You want to keep that grid somewhat coarse, like 0.1" or so. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get just one increment.2) You can also use the command line, e.g., to move the object center to origin, the command is: move (c>0 0) (0.xxxx 0.yyyyy) where 0.xxxx and 0.yyyy are the signed offset you need. You get the offset needed same way as in #1.Getting a trace accurately aligned was probably more important in earlier versions where "overlap but not connected" was a frequent error. Newer versions that snap a trace to a connection are probably not that sensitive.
Do you know what this Eagle error means? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2023, 11:31:58 am
content: Hi,Do you know what the following warning means, it showed up just after i opened my Eagle schem to do some more work on it.It goes "to board" OK.line 8006: invalid value '2019.3' for attribute 'x2' in tag <wire>line 8007: invalid value '2019.3' for attribute 'x2' in tag <wire>line 8007: invalid value '2019.3' for attribute 'x1' in tag <wire>line 8009: invalid value '2019.3' for attribute 'x1' in tag <wire>

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2023, 02:10:08 pm
content: The Autodesk support FAQ below explains the problem and a fix.(And it was the third search result when I entered your error message into Google.)https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/invalid-value-value-for-attribute-y-in-tag-attribute-when-opening-a-board-in-EAGLE.html
Order in name the components - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fran_PSR
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 11, 2023, 09:44:58 pm
content: Good morning everyone, I would like to have an opinion on the best way to name the components.Normally I name the components in ascending form from right to left and from top to bottom or by zones (circuits) in the schematic, but I see that there are engineers who name the components in the same way but on the PCB. This last mode looks nice on the PCB as they are arranged visually but the disorder is transferred to the schematic. If they are ordered in the schematic, it is in order, it is on the PCB. I am aware that it is only an esthetic question, but what do you think is the best way?Thank you so much

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2023, 06:32:09 pm
content: Traditionally (that is, the way I was taught when the world was manually drawing schematics and doing layouts with tape), discrete components are labelled top to bottom then left to right on the schematic. Parts like ICs are labelled top to bottom then left to righton the PCB.The reasoning for doing it that way is to make the ICs easy to identify on the PCB, and since they are big and relatively few they are easy-peasy to find on the schematic. Stuff like resistors, OTOH, are a right pain to find anywhere, so you make it simple to find them on the schematic and then they are easy to locate on the PCB because you know what IC they are close to.Note that 'find' here typically applies to the checking process that no-one does any more but was invaluable for spotting non-netlist issues as well as connection problems.