PCB Libraries Forum : FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sat, 02 May 2026 15:16:48 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:20:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1444 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : OK, we&#039;re going to add a...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5825.html#5825 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 10:20am

OK, we're going to add a new feature in V2015.01 that provides a warning message when you select the "Done" button and you have unused pad stacks.

The warning will state that you have unused pad stacks that will be deleted if you continue.

This will give you the opportunity to Abort the unused pad stack removal or continue if you want the program to removed unused pad stacks.

We cannot allow unused pad stacks in the FPX file.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:20:46 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5825.html#5825 <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : Maybe we are talking two different...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5822.html#5822 Author: lalexman
Subject: 1444
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 9:51am

Maybe we are talking two different things.

I create a new footprint. Create the outline then go to the FP Designer and create a pad stack.

I press the "Done" button and, since I did not add it, it gets deleted.

Why not just add a message that the pad stack was nor saved?

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:51:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5822.html#5822 <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : OK, let me rephrase... You can...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5821.html#5821 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1444
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 9:43am

OK, let me rephrase...

You can create as many pad stacks in FP Designer that you want, but the program will only keep the pad stacks that you use.

My recommendation is that you place one of each pad stack in the library part prior to selecting the "Done" button and then the program will not delete them.

Note: the V2015 FP Designer will have automatic silkscreen trimming in the first release. i.e.: the silkscreen will no longer move out when you place a SMD or IMD pad stack. Rather it will auto-trim around the pad. Really cool feature that no other CAD tool or library Wizard can do.


]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:43:31 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5821.html#5821 <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : Maybe but if you create one and...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5820.html#5820 Author: lalexman
Subject: 1444
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 9:27am

Maybe but if you create one and hit done without adding it you loose the pad stack.

Why would you spend the time to create 10 pad stacks if you are going to use only 3?

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:27:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5820.html#5820 <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : If you create 10 pad stacks in...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5819.html#5819 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1444
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 9:23am

If you create 10 pad stacks in FP Designer and only use 3 in your library part and then select the "Done" button, the program will auto-delete all unused pad stacks as a clean up routine.

Is this a problem? We thought it was a nifty feature.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:23:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5819.html#5819 <![CDATA[FP Designer "Done" Removes Unused Pad Stacks : If you create a pad stack inFootprint...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fp-designer-done-removes-unused-pad-stacks_topic1444_post5818.html#5818 Author: lalexman
Subject: 1444
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 9:09am

If you create a pad stack in Footprint Designer and select the "Done" button the software exits without saving any of the pad stacks.

You have to add the pad stack and then press the "Done" button.

Can you please add a message if you press the "Done" button and did not add the pad stack to save the pad stack or exit?

Thanks,

Lenny

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