PCB Libraries Forum https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:36:01 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 Author: Jeff.M
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 9:13am

Could you explain how would such an option would work, bearing in mind that the footprint is already formed when it gets to the translator?  Sounds like it might need a cross-reference table.  If it gets too complex, we should pursue it off the forum.
Jeff
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 3:56am

In our cells we use a different aspect ratio and a different font for the asembly refdes and
a different aspect ratio.

So for every cell generated with the Footprint Expert, we have to open the cell in the cell editor and change the font for the Assembly Refdes and the aspect ratio for the Silkcreen

It is not a big deal, but having settings for this (in the Options" file?) would make sense.
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:56:03 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 Author: Tom H
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 7:38am

Siemens is our partner and Footprint Expert comes with the Xpedition installer. 

Siemens dictates the default text font for Footprint Expert. 

What did you have in mind?

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:38:08 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 5:26am

Is there a way to set the default font and aspect ratio, used for assembly refdes en silkscreen when exporting the cell to Xpedition.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:26:47 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 <![CDATA[3D Models : SIP-8 SMT model]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sip8-smt-model_topic3657_post14568.html#14568 Author: Tom H
Subject: SIP-8 SMT model
Posted: 16 Jun 2026 at 8:21am

FP Designer does extruded blocks for the body. 

You can set the 3D Polarity location, the Body Color. 

No terminal leads. 

Try it.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:21:01 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sip8-smt-model_topic3657_post14568.html#14568 <![CDATA[3D Models : SIP-8 SMT model]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sip8-smt-model_topic3657_post14567.html#14567 Author: charlesadrien
Subject: SIP-8 SMT model
Posted: 16 Jun 2026 at 7:54am

HI
IS it possible to create a 3d model with designer of



https://www.infineon.com/assets/row/public/packages/73/package_outline_download/infineon-package-outline-8psurface-package-en.pdf


]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:54:54 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/sip8-smt-model_topic3657_post14567.html#14567 <![CDATA[Version History : Footprint Expert 26.06 Released!!]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-26-06-released_topic3654_post14563.html#14563 Author: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 26.06 Released!!
Posted: 10 Jun 2026 at 10:43pm

Version 26.06 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:

  • Library Editor:
    • Problem with batch building a library containing both PADS-To-CAD unique parts and FPE parts mixing up footprint names
  • Documents:
    • New PCB Footprint Guide - placed in your installation folder /Documents
      • To quick access the Guideline select - Help > Important Documents > Footprint Expert Guideline
      • Note: these three PDF files come in the current installer; you can delete all others as they are deprecated, updated and/or consolidated into the Guideline:
        1. Footprint Expert Guideline 1.41.pdf
        2. PCB Design Perfection Starts in the CAD Library.pdf
        3. PCBL Footprint Comparison.pdf
  • Options:
    • Drafting: 
      • Courtyard - 'Apply Excess to Body/Pads' changed from Yes/No dropdowns to checkboxes
      • Origin - 'Target Diameter' has no effect and was removed (diameter size is automatically derived from crosshair line length)
    • Updated the ODA Pad Stack Naming Convention - changed the solder mask default oversize excess from 0.10 to 0.20 mm
  • 3D STEP: 
    • Fixed 3D model offset problems in TH Headers
  • FP Designer:
    • Enabled Pad Stack Manager Pad Stack update button for use anytime to update pad stack name
    • Updated the Zero Filter pin names when using Reorder Pins feature
    • Updated the pad stack properties. The rotation cell value had unnecessary trailing zeros.
  • Calculators:
    • Corner Concave Oscillator - Courtyard was ignoring Silkscreen when it was wrapped around pins
    • Nominal Calculation Mode - SOP/QFP Pitch > 0.50, <= 0.65 was assigned to Pitch > 0.65, <= 0.80
    • Added a new Chip Polarized Inductor component family 
    • Polarity dot location can be too close to body outline when placed to the side of pin one on some parts  
      • Now moved to end of pad if this condition occurs

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:43:40 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-26-06-released_topic3654_post14563.html#14563 <![CDATA[Product Suggestions : Recommendations for Standardizing PAD Naming Conve]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/recommendations-for-standardizing-pad-naming-conve_topic3653_post14562.html#14562 Author: pzt648485640
Subject: Recommendations for Standardizing PAD Naming Conve
Posted: 09 Jun 2026 at 6:30pm

In Allegro, pad naming should follow the principle of assigning the larger value to the X-axis and the smaller value to the Y-axis.

example：
r20_40 and r40_20 refer to the same pad.

It is recommended to create the pad using the r40_20 orientation.
This effectively reduces the number of potentially duplicate pad sizes.
]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:40 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/recommendations-for-standardizing-pad-naming-conve_topic3653_post14562.html#14562 <![CDATA[Features & Training : Compact Silkscreen for Miniature Components]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/compact-silkscreen-for-miniature-components_topic3652_post14561.html#14561 Author: Nick B
Subject: Compact Silkscreen for Miniature Components
Posted: 03 Jun 2026 at 10:45am

The Footprint Expert lets you easily modify the silkscreen for miniature components.
  1. You can turn off the wraparound silkscreen in 'Tools > Options > Drafting > Silkscreen'
  2. If you need a silkscreen outline you can add Drafting Lines
  3. You set the line shape, width, size, coordinates; put in one line and select 'New' and change the 'Y' to a negative value and Done - add to FPX.


]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:45:44 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/compact-silkscreen-for-miniature-components_topic3652_post14561.html#14561 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 26 May 2026 at 1:18pm

Hey Tom, I have one more question. I have some sample FPX Library files from some time ago, and I am able to see them in Footprint Expert 26 but I cannot select them for view like I use to be able to do. All the options to view, search, filter etc. are all greyed out. Any ideas why it is greyed out?]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 13:18:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552