Can't attach name or label to part pins

Your description is confusing as you talk of editing a part, which can only

be done in a library, and in the same sentence you do things that can only

be done in a Schematic.

I suggest you check you have used a grid size of 0.1 inch in both the

library and the schematic. That is the accepted default and the only way

you can connect to pins. Use the NET tool and not the WIRE tool when

connecting to pins

HTH

Warren

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On 04/06/2015 01:45, Warren Brayshaw wrote:

Your description is confusing as you talk of editing a part, which can only

be done in a library, and in the same sentence you do things that can only

be done in a Schematic.

Sorry about the confusion.

I meant I couldn't connect a net label to the part while in the schematic.

I suggest you check you have used a grid size of 0.1 inch in both the

library and the schematic. That is the accepted default and the only way

you can connect to pins. Use the NET tool and not the WIRE tool when

connecting to pins

The grid size of the part and in the schematic is set to the default value.

Aha! I believe my problem arose because I just didn't understand how to

add labels the right way. I'm trying to join two 40 pin connectors

together without making a mess, which is why that would be useful.

So, I've figured out that I can't simply choose the LABEL tool and just

click on the pins but have to attach a WIRE or NET first, using those

tools. Also, I had forgotten to deselect the (not hightlight in green)

the pin I was previously working on before adding a new label.

What's the difference between those two tools? They seem to do the same

thing.

On 04/06/15 06:34, Logyx wrote:

 

So, I've figured out that I can't simply choose the LABEL tool and just

click on the pins but have to attach a WIRE or NET first, using those

tools.

Correct. You can assign a name to a whole part, but not to a pin.

However, pins exist for connecting to nets, which you can then name.

 

What's the difference between those two tools? They seem to do the same

thing.

The WIRE tool is not intended for making electrical connections (yes,

it's a confusing name). It would be better called "LINE" because it

draws lines. It can be used on any layer for documentation purposes.

The NET tool is the one you should use to form electrical connections.

It has additional functionality, such as automatically stopping when you

click on a pin, and automatically adding junctions if you end on another

net.

On 04/06/2015 01:45, Warren Brayshaw wrote:

I suggest you check you have used a grid size of 0.1 inch in both the

library and the schematic. That is the accepted default and the only way

you can connect to pins.

What should I do with metric parts?

I'm currently designing a card-edge connector part (something like this:

http://www.eurocircuits.com/blog/40-connectors) which of course won't

"snap" into an imperial grid.

What I've done when designing it is change the grid to mm, but it needs

to fit in together with the other components when designing a PCB.

On 06/06/2015 02:53 PM, Logyx wrote:

On 04/06/2015 01:45, Warren Brayshaw wrote:

 

I suggest you check you have used a grid size of 0.1 inch in both the

library and the schematic. That is the accepted default and the only way

you can connect to pins.

 

What should I do with metric parts?

I'm currently designing a card-edge connector part (something like this:

http://www.eurocircuits.com/blog/40-connectors) which of course won't

"snap" into an imperial grid.

What I've done when designing it is change the grid to mm, but it needs

to fit in together with the other components when designing a PCB.

 

To clarify.

Lib symbol and schematic are 0.1" grid. Layout and pads are set to the

data sheet.

When routing having your grid in layout just small enough so the metric

and non metric pads are almost on your grid.

Paul R