PCB Libraries Forum : FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:23:37 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:03:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1580 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : OK,this thread isnow in Product...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6552.html#6552 Author: Tom H
Subject: 1580
Posted: 16 Mar 2015 at 11:03am

OK, this thread is now in Product Suggestions.]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:03:41 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6552.html#6552 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : Instead of closing it, please...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6551.html#6551 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 16 Mar 2015 at 10:50am

Instead of closing it, please move it to the requests section.  Its a feature I'd like to see implemented.]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:50:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6551.html#6551 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : From the pad stacks for the part,...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6508.html#6508 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 10:42am

From the pad stacks for the part, what I want should be clear (a plated slot with dimensions shown).  I guess its just a matter of putting it on layer 46 as they require their way.  If I have to do this, I'll just avoid slotted parts until I can get a better tool that does it or I have much more experience with your tools.  I don't want to make a mistake and hose up boards for all our users.

Thanks,  Steve
]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:42:07 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6508.html#6508 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : From the pad stacks for the part,...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6505.html#6505 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 12:42pm

From the pad stacks for the part, what I want should be clear (a plated slot with dimensions shown).  I guess its just a matter of putting it on layer 46 as they require their way.  If I have to do this, I'll just avoid slotted parts until I can get a better tool that does it or I have much more experience with your tools.  I don't want to make a mistake and hose up boards for all our users.

Thanks,  Steve
]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:42:52 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6505.html#6505 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : Well.. can you take your part...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6504.html#6504 Author: chrisa_pcb
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 12:27pm

Well.. can you take your part and make it look how you want it per that description. You're the one that's going to have to ultimately build the board, so complete understanding of what has been done on your part is ideal. Once you get that, I can take what you did to generate the slot and scriptify it into a general solution.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:27:13 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6504.html#6504 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : According to the Eagle manual...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6503.html#6503 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 12:19pm

According to the Eagle manual for version 7 section 8.13: 

"8.13 Components with Oblong HolesIf the board manufacturer has to mill oblong holes, you have to draw the milling contour of oblong holes in a separate layer. Usually this is layer 46,Milling.The milling contour for components that need oblong holes can be drawnwith WIRE (and possibly ARC) with a very fine wire width near or even 0 inthe Package Editor. Take a pad that has a drill diameter which lies inside themilling contour, or SMDs, for example in Top and Bottom layer, as basis forthe oblong hole.In case of a multilayer board you should draw a WIRE in the used innerlayers at the position of the oblong holes so that it covers the milling contourand leaves a kind of restring around the opening.Please inform your board manufacturer that they have to take care on themilling data drawn in this layer.  Also tell  them whether they should  beplated­through or not.Any other cut­outs in the board are drawn in the same way:Use a separate layer, typically layer 46, Milling, and draw the millingcontours. Tell your board manufacturer that they have to take care withthis information and make special note."

So that is the Eagle way.
]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:19:15 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6503.html#6503 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : As far as I can tell.. there...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6502.html#6502 Author: chrisa_pcb
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 11:39am

As far as I can tell.. there is no way to specify the slots. I'm getting ready to set it so that it'll flag this situation and simply not translate the part(s).Let me know if you come up with a solution and i'll implement it.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:39:22 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6502.html#6502 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : I really do not know how best...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6501.html#6501 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 11:31am

I really do not know how best to specify this.  I did not know there would be a fab issue compared to standard drilled holes until this came up.  I spec'd a slot and an oblong pad, and thought it would do the right thing.  Its just one example.  I have other parts with slots.  So I am hoping there is a 'right way' for Eagle that PCBLE can accomodate.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:31:17 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6501.html#6501 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : The LBR file shows the slots...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6500.html#6500 Author: chrisa_pcb
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 11:17am

The LBR file shows the slots not coming through.. .just the assembly outlines of the hole. Is this how you want slots done?]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:17:12 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6500.html#6500 <![CDATA[FPX --X--> Eagle.lbr : Attached.....uploads/7103/2Problems.zip...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6499.html#6499 Author: SteveD
Subject: 1580
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 9:46am

Attached.....uploads/7103/2Problems.zip]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:46:40 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/fpx-x-eagle-lbr_topic1580_post6499.html#6499