PCB Libraries Forum : Orientation Limited To 0-90 Degrees https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:26:32 +0000 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:46:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2004 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Orientation Limited To 0-90 Degrees : Pad stack orientations are limited...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8252.html#8252 Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 2004
Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 8:46am

Pad stack orientations are limited as previously noted.
Pin orientations aren't.  Query the pin (left click, right click) then select Properties.
You can set the pin orientation there.
]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:46:41 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8252.html#8252 <![CDATA[Orientation Limited To 0-90 Degrees : Thanks Jeff, I am able to set...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8250.html#8250 Author: NeilVPeers
Subject: 2004
Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 5:07am

Thanks Jeff,

I am able to set a pad to 45 degrees which would suggest that the orientations are not limited to multiples of 90 degrees.

What I cannot do is set it to -45 (or 135 etc)

... and I still need to be able to do this.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:07:27 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8250.html#8250 <![CDATA[Orientation Limited To 0-90 Degrees : Offsets are only allowed on the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8248.html#8248 Author: Jeff.M
Subject: 2004
Posted: 08 Nov 2016 at 12:23pm

Offsets are only allowed on the X (horizontal) dimension.
Pad orientations are limited to 0, 90, 180 or 270 (depending on the shape).
Round or square - 0 only.
Oblong, rectangle - 0 & 90.
D shape an other asymmetrical pads can be 0, 90, 180, or 270.


]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:23:36 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8248.html#8248 <![CDATA[Orientation Limited To 0-90 Degrees : I can successfully place a slotted...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/orientation-limited-to-090-degrees_topic2004_post8246.html#8246 Author: NeilVPeers
Subject: 2004
Posted: 08 Nov 2016 at 9:46am

I can successfully place a slotted pad at an orientation of 45 degrees but if I want to set it 135 degrees (to point the other way) I find I can't. The orientation defaults to 90 degrees. -45 degrees doesn't work either.

Is this a limitation or is there another way to do this?

Many thanks

Neil

 
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