PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Dimensions https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:52 +0000 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:50:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=615 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Footprint Dimensions : Right now there are some features...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2130.html#2130 Author: Tom H
Subject: 615
Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 8:50am

Right now there are some features that many people do not know about. One of them is Right Mouse Button > Select Lines. You must select the Layer from the drop-down to select a line and then Right Mouse Button > Select Properties.
 
In the status bar there are X/Y coordinate numbers that indicate the location of your cursor per the Footprint Origin.
 
But we will add a new "Measure" feature in V2013.
 
]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:50:07 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2130.html#2130 <![CDATA[Footprint Dimensions : Does the Footprint Expert have...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2122.html#2122 Author: rickdehart
Subject: 615
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 9:59am

Does the Footprint Expert have measuring capabilities?  I would like to be able to take measurements prior to exporting to my CAD tool.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:59:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2122.html#2122 <![CDATA[Footprint Dimensions : Thank you for the reply. From...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2120.html#2120 Author: chads108
Subject: 615
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 6:37am

Thank you for the reply.  From my standpoint, more often than not, I am looking for the dimensions to quickly QC a footprint rather than build one.  We get footprints from different contractors and vendors, and it is my responsiblilty to make sure they conform to the IPC standard.  I can quickly put in the dimensions from the datasheet and have the tool build the footprint which I can then compare to the existing footprint and tweek if necesssary.  As you pointed out, I can query an object, but it would be nice to be able to quickly see dimensions of some the common things (eg. silkscreen, assembly outline, placement boundry, etc) in the Dimensions tab of the Footprint tab.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:37:37 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2120.html#2120 <![CDATA[Footprint Dimensions : You can query objects in the...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2117.html#2117 Author: Tom H
Subject: 615
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 8:06pm

You can query objects in the PCB Footprint Expert and copy/paste values into your CAD tool.
 
However, you have to select the Layer the object is on. Then Right Mouse Click and Select "Lines" and then select a line and RMB select Properties.
 
You can select and query several different items now, but it's just the beginning phase for interactive editing features.  
 
Also, in the near future we will unleash the ability for the entire electronics industry to freely upload and download FPX files on the web. We will have millions of mfr. part numbers to offer. There will be 30 different CAD tool interfaces and anyone worldwide can purchase "Standard" PCB library parts in their native CAD tool format, using their personal library construction preferences, for $3 each from PCB Libraries, Inc.
 
So the need to access all the data to "manually build" the library part in the native CAD tool will not be neccessary in the future. We need our users to join our effort and work with PCB Libraries, Inc. to build the largest pool of physical and logical component library data in the electronics industry and automate the creation of an affordable library solution.
 
]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:06:20 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2117.html#2117 <![CDATA[Footprint Dimensions : In my current LP Wizard, once...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2026.html#2026 Author: chads108
Subject: 615
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 8:38am

In my current LP Wizard, once the dimensions are put in and the Land Pattern in created, the dimensions for the Silkscreen and Courtyard are displayed along with the Pad and Spacing dimensions.  I do not see that in the new Footprint Expert.  Am I missing something, or is it somewhere I haven't found yet?]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-dimensions_topic615_post2026.html#2026