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by John77
23 Feb 2014, 07:12
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: List of Components IN PCB Layout
Replies: 6
Views: 9603

Re: List of Components IN PCB Layout

Have you looked at 'Panelising' in the Edit toolbar? This is a better option than copy/pasting the pcb
by John77
23 Feb 2014, 07:06
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: how to ground the mounting hole.
Replies: 3
Views: 6100

Re: how to ground the mounting hole.

One way is to use a via as a mounting hole, then you can make a connection to it.
by John77
23 Feb 2014, 06:48
Forum: Feature requests
Topic: Polar Pattern Array
Replies: 2
Views: 5153

Re: Polar Pattern Array

Hi Alex, Thank you for your reply. I was aware that a circular Pad array was possible, and I have used that feature. My request was regarding a polar pattern array, not pad array. For example, place a known pattern, maybe a soic_8, and then create a polar array of a number of these patterns. Regards...
by John77
16 Feb 2014, 08:44
Forum: Basic Schematic and PCB Design
Topic: Need help to change the designation (labels) on solder pads
Replies: 1
Views: 5702

Re: Need help to change the designation (labels) on solder p

If I understand your question correctly, you can hover over the component pin in the schematic, then right-click and change the component pin name and save. If you now update the pcb from the schematic, you should see the change. Can I suggest that you move the refdes to the outside of the pattern. ...
by John77
16 Feb 2014, 08:31
Forum: Feature requests
Topic: Polar Pattern Array
Replies: 2
Views: 5153

Polar Pattern Array

Hi Alex, would it be possible to add a polar array feature? It would be useful if a pattern could be selected, a centre point, a radius, angle and number of patterns so a circular pattern array could be easily created. At the moment, I use the Polar array feature in AutoCAD to create a ring of boxes...
by John77
10 Oct 2013, 18:33
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Mounting Holes
Replies: 6
Views: 9193

Re: Mounting Holes

If I understand your question properly, you could apply a copper pour over the hole, connect it to the relevant net, then use one of the copper pour hatch options.

John
by John77
01 Apr 2013, 04:14
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: 3D Step File
Replies: 5
Views: 8926

Re: 3D Step File

I think it would be a big selling point for Diptrace if it was possible to import directly into Solidworks or Autocad Inventor
by John77
31 Mar 2013, 01:33
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: 3D Step File
Replies: 5
Views: 8926

3D Step File

Hi Alex,
Would it be possible to add a feature to export the PCB 3D model in Step Format? It would make life south easier to import the model into Solidworks

Regards
John
by John77
10 Feb 2013, 12:15
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Is making a board with PowerPAD Package possible?
Replies: 2
Views: 4709

Re: Is making a board with PowerPAD Package possible?

If you dont want errors, You could make the component with the extra thermal pads in the component editor then add the thermal vias as pads in the pattern editor. In your schematic, connect the internal pads to the Ground plane (assuming you are using one) Alternatively. you could ignore the error, ...
by John77
17 Jan 2013, 12:26
Forum: Basic Schematic and PCB Design
Topic: Guidance with parts and patterns - how to find them
Replies: 2
Views: 7109

Re: Guidance with parts and patterns - how to find them

Hi Headingwest, welcome to the forum The Diptrace pattern libraries are quite extensive, but like any program, will not cover every part. The easiest way to find a pattern, is to open the Pattern Editor, then click on Pattern/Search in libraries. On the left is a 'Search in' panel. Click on 'All Lib...