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by Tomg
23 Mar 2024, 01:30
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: What is the purpose of the "Pin Superimposing" notification?
Replies: 5
Views: 1850

Re: What is the purpose of the "Pin Superimposing" notification?

A previous discussion that might shed more light on the topic can be found here - https://diptrace.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=33244 If desired, the test can be disabled by unchecking the [ ]Pin Superimposing option in the Electrical Rule Setup dialog window (main menu > Verification > Electrical Rule...
by Tomg
19 Mar 2024, 03:08
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: What is the @symbol for in a pin name
Replies: 1
Views: 212

Re: What is the @symbol for in a pin name

The " @ " suffix electrically connects pads with the same number. This also allows the user to create a component symbol where all identically-numbered pattern pads ( n@ ) can be represented using only one pin. When the pattern appears in the PCB Layout editor all internal connections will...
by Tomg
19 Mar 2024, 02:47
Forum: Making Libraries in DipTrace
Topic: Extracting pattern from component
Replies: 4
Views: 5500

Re: Extracting pattern from component

Click on the [Pattern Tools] button (left side of screen) and select "Insert Patterns from Another Library..." to bring up the Insert Patterns dialog window.
by Tomg
04 Mar 2024, 07:05
Forum: Other questions and issues
Topic: Drawing problem
Replies: 1
Views: 391

Re: Drawing problem

Default line thickness can be set by going to the main menu and clicking on View > Line Width... LT1.png Courtyard layers were introduced in DipTrace version 4.0 . If you have version 4.0 or newer, but Courtyard layers are not being displayed in the " Layers " panel (right side of screen),...
by Tomg
26 Feb 2024, 06:41
Forum: DipTrace News and Events
Topic: DipTrace 5.0 beta
Replies: 14
Views: 8288

Re: DipTrace 5.0 beta

The second iteration of the " Via Shielding " tool is very nice. Being able to easily delete the shielding of specific segments of a trace is a time saver. There was one minor error that popped up during a cursory test, so here is a screenshot showing an example... vse1.png For any budding...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 16:19
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas
Replies: 8
Views: 935

Re: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas

Your understanding of DipTrace soldermask (inverse) is correct. Try the following procedure to see if it works... Creating the DXF file using a 2D drawing program 1) In the 2D drawing place the pad outline on layer 1 and the soldermask outlines on layer 2 . Make sure all drawing polygons are closed ...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 11:00
Forum: Basic Schematic and PCB Design
Topic: Circular PCB with a Notch Cutout
Replies: 2
Views: 413

Re: Circular PCB with a Notch Cutout

There are at least two ways you can handle this. Either draw the board outline with a notch using a separate 2D program, save as a DXF file and import it into the Board Outline layer; or make sure the notch is a closed polygon (no gaps) and place it on the Board Cutout layer (not the Board Outline l...
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 10:24
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper Pour Clearance Different for Identical Pads
Replies: 3
Views: 324

Re: Copper Pour Clearance Different for Identical Pads

Check the clearance setting of that pad's net (Route > Net Classes...).
by Tomg
15 Feb 2024, 06:51
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas
Replies: 8
Views: 935

Re: How to create custom pad/pour with partial solder mask in specific areas

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Are you looking for a result similar to example "A", "B" or none of the above?