PCB Libraries Forum : Questions about Pro Free https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:48:51 +0000 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:14:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2638 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : For the schematic symbols I hope...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10911.html#10911 Author: LarryJoy
Subject: 2638
Posted: 21 Aug 2020 at 1:14pm

For the schematic symbols I hope you are adhering to IEC 60617, which mainly can be found in IEEE 315A; especially for connectors including coaxial plug and socket.
--Regards, Larry
]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:14:13 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10911.html#10911 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : You need to ask in the Symbol...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10785.html#10785 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2638
Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 8:19am

You need to ask in the Symbol Expert Forum here - 
https://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/request-for-beta-evaluation-users_topic2625.html

Do it so you're part of the beta group. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:19:17 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10785.html#10785 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : Tom H wrote:as soon as we have...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10783.html#10783 Author: toshas
Subject: 2638
Posted: 18 Jun 2020 at 11:38pm

Originally posted by Tom H Tom H wrote:

as soon as we have enough Beta Testers to provide feedback and test
Is it possible to join beta test now ?
I placed request here https://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/request-for-beta-evaluation-users_topic2625.html , then sent pm to symbol_guru and was unable to get beta to test.
]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:38:56 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10783.html#10783 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : We will release V2020 Symbol Expert...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10778.html#10778 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2638
Posted: 17 Jun 2020 at 8:23am

We will release V2020 Symbol Expert as soon as we have enough Beta Testers to provide feedback and test the schematic tool interfaces. 

It's a great tool and will be connected to PCBPOD.com for downloading symbols next month. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:23:41 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10778.html#10778 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : Thanks! ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10777.html#10777 Author: toshas
Subject: 2638
Posted: 17 Jun 2020 at 4:16am

Thanks!]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:16:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10777.html#10777 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : Thank you ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10776.html#10776 Author: wawaus
Subject: 2638
Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 9:42pm

Thank you
]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:42:34 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10776.html#10776 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : POD=Parts on Demand - millions...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10775.html#10775 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2638
Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 3:41pm

  1. POD = Parts on Demand - millions of mfr part numbers available for download - schematic symbols, footprints, 3D STEP models www.pcblibraries.com/POD 
  2. Pro you insert package or mfr. recommended footprint to calculate footprint using your personal Preference file with over 1,000 options. V2020 is limited to 12 CAD tools but has all features, the V2019 is limited to Standard Parts with no access to POD or Preferences and the POD version is only available with a POD subscription or POD Credits but it's a semi-full featured tool. Every part must be purchased. 
  3. The POD parts are simply package or mfr. recommended dimensions. Your Preference file defines all the specific rules for pad shape, outline widths, solder joint goals, units, density level, origin location, polarity marking, footprint rotation and many other Options. 

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:41:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10775.html#10775 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : 1. what does &#034;POD&#034; mean?2....]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10774.html#10774 Author: wawaus
Subject: 2638
Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 3:27pm

1. what does "POD" mean?
2. with the Pro and POD free versions, I assume we will be able to generate our own footprints?
3. I assume it is access to your libraries and expertise in creating footprints which costs, am I correct?
]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:27:40 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10774.html#10774 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : When V2020 is released there will...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10771.html#10771 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2638
Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 7:46am

When V2020 is released there will be 3 versions - 
  1. Footprint Expert Pro, free full featured supporting 12 CAD tools. POD Subscriptions are sold for as low as $99 a year and POD credits can purchase new part requests for $5 or $10 depending on complexity.
  2. Footprint Expert POD, free full featured supporting 25 CAD tools and 3D STEP, purchase parts for $1 or $2 each or new part requests for $7 each.
  3. Footprint Expert Enterprise for Lease or Purchase full featured program where each CAD tool interface is sold separately, but the Cloud License Lease gives you 1 year of 3D STEP for free. POD Subscriptions are sold for as low as $99 a year and POD credits can purchase new part requests for $5 or $10 depending on complexity.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:46:41 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10771.html#10771 <![CDATA[Questions about Pro Free : Tom H wrote:POD subscription...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/questions-about-pro-free_topic2638_post10770.html#10770 Author: toshas
Subject: 2638
Posted: 16 Jun 2020 at 4:31am

Originally posted by Tom H Tom H wrote:

POD subscription for $99 a year
 
Will prepaid POD scheme be lost ?
I mean currect scheme:
1-2usd per part and 5-15usd per build request
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