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by infinitemach
05 Jun 2022, 16:01
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: SSOP Patterns?
Replies: 1
Views: 4222

SSOP Patterns?

I have the latest version of DipTrace installed and I cannot find any SSOP patterns. Are those patterns part of an separate download?

I read a reference to SSOP patterns in this thread, but that was from 2010 and I figured they would now be included in Diptrace.
https://diptrace.com/forum/viewtopic ...
by infinitemach
03 May 2022, 17:30
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Rename fiducial?
Replies: 1
Views: 1699

Rename fiducial?

Is it possible to rename a fiducial mark? I don't see the name exposed as a property of the object.
by infinitemach
01 Mar 2022, 00:53
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Enlarge pad size for single component
Replies: 1
Views: 2511

Enlarge pad size for single component

I need to enlarge the through hole and pad for just a single component. In the Standard Pad Properties for the part I can change the through hole diameter, but the pad dimensions are disabled. Is it possible to enlarge the pad without having to create an entirely new pattern?
by infinitemach
27 Feb 2022, 00:00
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Orphaned top glue
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

Orphaned top glue

Looking over a PCB layout I noticed this orphaned top glue object on the board (enclosed in green).

What would cause this? Can I simply remove it?
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by infinitemach
24 Feb 2022, 00:54
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to prevent part from being selected
Replies: 1
Views: 1860

How to prevent part from being selected

I have a via under an SOIC chip and I am having a problem selecting the via so that I can change its position. The work around I found was to switch to the other side of the board, but that is still awkward.

Is there any way to prevent a part from being selected?
by infinitemach
10 Jan 2022, 03:55
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Change pattern from THT to SMD
Replies: 3
Views: 4458

Re: Change pattern from THT to SMD

Thanks, that worked.

I'm a bit unclear as to what composes a part. A pattern is related to a part, but can't a part have multiple patterns? If I want to use a different pattern for a passive component that has already been placed, why is it necessary to place a new part?

I am new to DipTrace ...
by infinitemach
08 Jan 2022, 05:43
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Change pattern from THT to SMD
Replies: 3
Views: 4458

Change pattern from THT to SMD

I have a completed PCB design and I want to change the pattern of a electrolytic capacitor from THT to SMD.

Inspecting the component on the PCB, I could not find any obvious way to do this. I went back to the schematic and changed the Attached Pattern to the SMD version I need to use. When I go ...
by infinitemach
06 Jan 2022, 19:50
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to draw a rounded rectangle shape
Replies: 3
Views: 3883

Re: How to draw a rounded rectangle shape

Thanks, I got that to work. How do I fill this new rectangle?
by infinitemach
04 Jan 2022, 20:34
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: How to draw a rounded rectangle shape
Replies: 3
Views: 3883

How to draw a rounded rectangle shape

I need to draw a rounded rectangle shape on the silkscreen layer.

How can I do this?
by infinitemach
02 Jan 2022, 16:16
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Copper pour margin around slotted hole
Replies: 2
Views: 2660

Re: Copper pour margin around slotted hole

Perfect. Thank you!

This is for a panel, so shorts are not an issue.