PCB Libraries Forum : SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : We are actively using2012 for5-7...

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:28:46 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 8:28am

We are actively using 2012 for 5-7 cells a week. I would like to move my guys up to 2013, but I need to make sure everything is working as expected. Thank you for all the quick fixes.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : I knew you were going to say that.I...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:20:21 +0000

Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 6:20pm

I knew you were going to say that.

I should have added that a fix is in the works but won't show up for about a month.

Rick, it looks like you are pushing a lot of buttons and I appreciate that.

Thanks for all the reports you're submitting.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : I understand what is going on...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:02:07 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 3:02pm

I understand what is going on now. I like the fact that you have built in a minimum Stencil pattern.

Could you provide a warning, disable the stencil pattern checkbox, or simply ignore the pattern checkbox if the pads are too small?

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : Your'e trying to add a stencil...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:33:31 +0000

Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 1:33pm

Your'e trying to add a stencil pattern to a pad that is too small for a stencil pattern.

Note the 'Stencil Pattern' check box.

Anything below 70% defaults to a pattern (reserved for thermal tabs).

You need to get up to about 2mm before a thermal tab is recognized.

Uncheck the box and you'll see your stencil.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : Here is a snap shot of the stencil...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:56:12 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 11:56am

Here is a snap shot of the stencil top selected, Stencil % = 50. I also have the mask set for 0.05 on both X and Y.

I see no stencil reduction indicated in the name.

I see no stencil in the View Layer.

I do see stencil in the Details, but it is not reduced.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : Appears to be ok.Do you have 'Stencil'...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:44:30 +0000

Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 11:44am

Appears to be ok.

Do you have 'Stencil' selected as the top layer.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : Stencil Reduction is not working....

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:45:39 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 8:45am

Stencil Reduction is not working.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : X Dimensions are showing up...

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:43:38 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 8:43am

X Dimensions are showing up now.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : Will be fixed in next release....

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:07:36 +0000

Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 1058
Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 10:07am

Will be fixed in next release.

SMT Padstack Designer Not Loading X Dimensions : If I try to create a padstack...

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:18:34 +0000

Author: rickdehart
Subject: 1058
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 4:18pm

If I try to create a padstack in the FP Designer with all the options, then reload that padstack to make changes, I loose the X dimensions.