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Making copies of symbols in libraries

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Why can't symbols be copied like packages and devices?  If I want to

use a symbol from another library, the only way I have found to do it

is to copy a device containing that symbol, and then remove the device

and the packages that came with that device.  Isn't there a more

straightforward way to do it?

 

Robert Scott

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Ypsilanti, Michigan

 

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  • Robert Scott wrote:

    Why can't symbols be copied like packages and devices?  If I want to

    use a symbol from another library, the only way I have found to do it

    is to copy a device containing that symbol, and then remove the device

    and the packages that came with that device.  Isn't there a more

    straightforward way to do it?

     

     

    Hi - First Post - step by step:

     

    1. Open library at desired symbol;

     

    2. Set Display so layers 91 to 98 All selected;

     

    3. Group symbol with Group button to include its >Name, >Value etc;

     

    4. Type command CUT (0 0) ;

     

    5. Select File New  to get new untitled.lbr ();

     

    6. Press Symbol button to get Edit Symbol box ;

     

    7. Enter name of New: Symbol and press OK ;  I chose TEST

     

    8. Select Yes in Response to "Create new symbol 'TEST' ";

     

    9. Press Paste button on sidebar;

     

    10.  Drag and drop symbol over origin.

     

    I made a simple script file containing CUT (0 0) and added it to my setup.

     

    Hope that helps!

     

    Ed Phaneuf

     

     

     

     

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  • Robert Scott wrote:

    Why can't symbols be copied like packages and devices?  If I want to

    use a symbol from another library, the only way I have found to do it

    is to copy a device containing that symbol, and then remove the device

    and the packages that came with that device.  Isn't there a more

    straightforward way to do it?

     

     

    Hi - First Post - step by step:

     

    1. Open library at desired symbol;

     

    2. Set Display so layers 91 to 98 All selected;

     

    3. Group symbol with Group button to include its >Name, >Value etc;

     

    4. Type command CUT (0 0) ;

     

    5. Select File New  to get new untitled.lbr ();

     

    6. Press Symbol button to get Edit Symbol box ;

     

    7. Enter name of New: Symbol and press OK ;  I chose TEST

     

    8. Select Yes in Response to "Create new symbol 'TEST' ";

     

    9. Press Paste button on sidebar;

     

    10.  Drag and drop symbol over origin.

     

    I made a simple script file containing CUT (0 0) and added it to my setup.

     

    Hope that helps!

     

    Ed Phaneuf

     

     

     

     

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