Component consisting of multiple patterns

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Component consisting of multiple patterns

#1 Post by LeFish » 12 Oct 2022, 01:10

Hello everyone,

I am trying to include a Beckhoff EJ1100 Module in my project "the right way".

Manual: https://download.beckhoff.com/download/ ... 00xxen.pdf

This is the module (Top-View):
<img src="https://i2.paste.pics/606d07c0eb103cb3b ... a143ec.png" width="256" height="329" alt="Screenshot">

The module connects to the pcb with two 2x20 2.54mm headers:
<img src="https://i2.paste.pics/eafe0cd6f5666dcab ... ade182.png" width="1117" height="660" alt="Screenshot">

I created a component with the connections for schematic and a single pattern consisting of the two headers:
<img src="https://i2.paste.pics/8fddf94fa2e99d5a0 ... c572be.png" width="1023" height="567" alt="Screenshot">

I would like to change the two headers to SMD. Therefore I need the coordinates for each of the two headers separately for the component placement list. Accordingly I need two separate patterns which are positioned relative to each other.

I could use hierarchy blocks on schematic level within the project. But I don't like this idea, because it ties the module to the project. I would rather do it on component level and alter it within the library.

How do I do this "the right way"?

Thank you!

Best regards
LeFish

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