PCB Libraries Forum : Altium Import BGA Bugs https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:32:26 +0000 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:01:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=346 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Please note that the bug reported...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8753.html#8753 Author: Randy Clemmons
Subject: 346
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 9:01am

Please note that the bug reported here is in Altium and it has to do with importing PADs libraries. 

This is not a bug in PCB libraries.  BGA's created from PCB Libraries *.fpx files come into Altium correctly.
]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:01:39 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8753.html#8753 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Here is a BGA from Library Expert...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8752.html#8752 Author: Tom H
Subject: 346
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 2:41am

Here is a BGA from Library Expert imported into Altium 17.0.11 (Build 656)
 
 
]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:41:45 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8752.html#8752 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Hi ! I am also feeling problem...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8751.html#8751 Author: Anderson
Subject: 346
Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 11:01pm

Hi ! I am also feeling problem in BGA import. Anybody get practical results then plz share here.]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:01:38 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post8751.html#8751 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Any updates so far? There doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1536.html#1536 Author: Joris
Subject: 346
Posted: 21 Aug 2012 at 4:14pm

Any updates so far? There doesn't seem to be a lot of response from Altium.

Also can someone comment of the various PADS format versions with respect to Altium? Whats the recommended format for the various Altium Desginer versions? Maybe it would be more user friendly so show this in the dropdown as well. For example:

2007.0 (Altium 9 and down)
9.0 (Altium 10.0.123+)
9.2 (Altium 10.3.123+)
9.3 (Altium 11.0.123+)
9.4 (Not supported yet)

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:14:04 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1536.html#1536 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Great! That would be nice. ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1496.html#1496 Author: Joris
Subject: 346
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 4:17pm

Great! That would be nice.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:17:18 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1496.html#1496 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Altium users,You...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1118.html#1118 Author: Randy Clemmons
Subject: 346
Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 4:00pm

Altium users,

You will be happy know that Altium plans to fix the PADs Import Wizard in the very near future.

This could be a a few weeks away, but I have been assured that Altium understands the value of being able to port your PADs *.p and *.d Libraries to Altium.

Until then you can import your BGAs and other alphanumeric numbered parts using ASCII output.


]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:20 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post1118.html#1118 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Solution:When PADs *.d...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post868.html#868 Author: Randy Clemmons
Subject: 346
Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 8:05am

Solution:

When PADs *.d and *.p files are imported to Altium, the BGA Pins are numberedas 1,2 vice A1… etc.  

I have found that for Altium users it is best to output thefootprints using ASCII from the PCB Footprint Tool and import into Altium as a design (Board) vice a library using Altium Import Wizard.

Using ASCII output works perfectly, BGAs (and all other parts) will come in to Altium withthe pins numbered correctly.

Here is my recommended output settings to create Altium parts.


Note you only need to re-map  four layers to match the Altium IPC Wizard defaults.

As shown above, where you see 13, 15 used these are the layer changes needed.

Randy Clemmons


]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:05:30 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post868.html#868 <![CDATA[Altium Import BGA Bugs : Altium does not import...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/altium-import-bga-bugs_topic346_post858.html#858 Author: Randy Clemmons
Subject: 346
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 4:45pm

Altium does not import PADs library parts for BGAs correctly.

Currently the only way to get the BGA data imported into Altium correctly is to place the BGA in a PADs design, then export the board from PADs in ASCII, then import the PCB ASCII file in to Altium.

Or you can renumber all the pins, not a lot of fun Ouch.

Here is a ticket (Bug Crunch) which I have opened at Altium.
http://bugcrunch.live.altium.com/#Bug/1826

If want this Altium Bug fixed, go to the link above nominate the ticket and cast your vote.

Let your local Altium reps know you like to have this Import Wizard fixed.

Here is my Post on the Altium Forum:

AD Still Does Not Correctly Import PADs Library for BGAs

When Altium imports PADs *.d and *p.

If the PADs part is a BGA the alpha prefixes are dropped.

A1 becomes pin 1, etc . . .

Refer to: http://bugcrunch.live.altium.com/#Bug/656
Refer to: http://forum.live.altium.com/#posts/186801

Altium needs to read the *.p file and set the pin designators accordingly.

Attached a sample PADs BGA part with *.d and *.p files. (files uploaded to Altium site)

http://bugcrunch.live.altium.com/#Bug/1826

You need to be a registered Altium user to go to bug crunch.

Randy


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