PCB Libraries Forum : Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sat, 16 May 2026 02:18:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:18:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3446 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples : Thanks Tom. I&#039;ll give that...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13905.html#13905 Author: emj_rnrg
Subject: 3446
Posted: 01 Jul 2025 at 7:18am

Thanks Tom. I'll give that a try.

An automatic option would be nice though, especially on large pin count devices (like MCU's etc.)]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:18:09 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13905.html#13905 <![CDATA[Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples : Selecting the F2 keyboard button...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13736.html#13736 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3446
Posted: 08 Jan 2025 at 1:07pm

Selecting the F2 keyboard button saves the dimensional data from the last Left Mouse Button (RMB) click. 

RMB click + F2 puts the X,Y coordinate in your buffer. Then open the Drafting Options and the saved dimension loads into the UI. Select the drafting shape, layer and size and select "Apply" and then select "New" to insert the next shape at a new X or Y coordinate. 

Insert one drafting line perfect location first, then add the other shapes in the same dialog box. It takes 2 minutes to add all the lines, squares, dots you want. 

These manually inserted drafting outlines are added to the FPX library file. 

]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:07:05 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13736.html#13736 <![CDATA[Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples : Hi Tom,I wasn&#039;t aware of...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13734.html#13734 Author: emj_rnrg
Subject: 3446
Posted: 08 Jan 2025 at 5:21am

Hi Tom,

I wasn't aware of the drawing shapes. I did look at them and an idea like this works, but ideally the silk rectangle would be placed on every 10th pin just far enough away to maintain silk to pad clearance.

I see in the form that you can capture coordinates before the form was opened. Could the form be modified to select a pin and have the shape placed next to the pin while maintaining clearance?

Thank you!
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:21:56 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13734.html#13734 <![CDATA[Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples : I think you&#039;re asking for...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13727.html#13727 Author: Tom H
Subject: 3446
Posted: 07 Jan 2025 at 12:07pm

I think you're asking for something automatic. 

We do have Drafting Outlines that you can manually place at any location. 


 
I would recommend Lines, but then they would be outside the courtyard. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:07:13 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13727.html#13727 <![CDATA[Add Option to Silkscreen On Pin 10 Multiples : It&#039;s common to add silk squares...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/add-option-to-silkscreen-on-pin-10-multiples_topic3446_post13704.html#13704 Author: emj_rnrg
Subject: 3446
Posted: 09 Dec 2024 at 8:32am

It's common to add silk squares on every 10th pin on a footprint. Please add this option to the Silkscreen section of footprint expert.

Thank you!
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