PCB Libraries Forum : Flex Designs https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:04:15 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:44:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2623 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Flex Designs : Good question.Yes they do if you...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/flex-designs_topic2623_post10714.html#10714 Author: Tom H
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Posted: 18 Apr 2020 at 5:44pm







Good question. 

Yes they do if you want to do it right. 

I recommend that you create a new Preference file called FLEX.dat by simply saving your existing Preference file to a new name. 

Then Solder Mask Define the Toe & Heel (not the Side) by 0.05 mm. This will help the copper pad adhere to the flex board. 

Then in the Console Preferences, overwrite the Suffix from IPC Density L, N, M to FLX or F or whatever you want and create a flex library that is specifically used for flex design. 

You can have multiple Preference files, but be sure to load the correct one for the technology you're using. 

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:44:56 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/flex-designs_topic2623_post10714.html#10714 <![CDATA[Flex Designs : Do footprint pads require adjusting...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/flex-designs_topic2623_post10713.html#10713 Author: Terry
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Posted: 18 Apr 2020 at 3:25pm

Do footprint pads require adjusting when used in a Flex Design?]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:25:37 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/flex-designs_topic2623_post10713.html#10713