PCB Libraries Forum : Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density

PCB Libraries Forum : Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:14:07 +0000 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:11:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2492 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : I second this suggestion.I always...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post12204.html#12204 Author: zentekfr
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Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 2:11am

I second this suggestion.

I always generate L and M densities in the same file for further flexibility of my future designs.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:11:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post12204.html#12204 <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : I would prefer an option to generate...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post11654.html#11654 Author: SquareBill
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Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 3:48pm

I would prefer an option to generate them into separate libraries. We use Concord and all of the footprints are their own elements that can be added to a component definition. I only ever use Nominal and Least, although I wouldn't care if M were generated along with the others.
Something I would like to see would be to import sub configs into the settings so that a Flex definition for instance could be simultaneously exported along with any or all of the IPC definitions.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:48:47 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post11654.html#11654 <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : Yes, I too would use such a feature...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10272.html#10272 Author: JamesHeadOI
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Posted: 04 Jun 2019 at 11:57pm

Yes, I too would use such a feature though I wouldn't place it as a priority.

I always output all three, N, M and L at the same time and import into the same footprint library for Pulsonix to give me choice in designs.

I normally only use the N but in some portable instruments where space is tight I may make the decision to go down to L.

Generally I use M for those boards where there's a high likel hood that they are going to be hand-soldered as a prototype/development board or even a production board where only a handful are going to be required each year and it again is going to be hand-soldered.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:57:53 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10272.html#10272 <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : Yes, I would keep them in the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10271.html#10271 Author: LaserAlex
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Posted: 04 Jun 2019 at 9:21am

Yes, I would keep them in the same library, with each schematic component pre-assigned to be able to use all three options. That is how Altium's on-demand library parts work and I like the effect.

I start the layout with the N part for most designs, or M for high-reliability. But if I find myself caught in board size constraints I can change parts down to L (or from M to N) in the schematic or board layout without needing to replace the schematic component with one from another library.

Of course you have more experience than a lot of us here, Tom, so if you suggest an alternate workflow I'd be happy to hear.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:21:31 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10271.html#10271 <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : Would you mix L, N and M in the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10270.html#10270 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 04 Jun 2019 at 8:18am

Would you mix L, N and M in the same PCB library?]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:18:20 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10270.html#10270 <![CDATA[Simultaneously generate L, N, and M density : I would love to see a checkbox...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10269.html#10269 Author: LaserAlex
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Posted: 03 Jun 2019 at 4:39pm

I would love to see a checkbox in the export / script generation window that would generate all three footprint densities (Least, Nominal, Most) in a single output script. This would make it much easier to provide all three footprints at once when creating a new component into Altium Designer.]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:39:18 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/simultaneously-generate-l-n-and-m-density_topic2492_post10269.html#10269