newbie question about making custom SMD pad sizes

Question

I'm brand new to Eagle. I've created several packages so far, mostly by copying existing packages and modifying them. I'm now trying to create another package, but none of the selectable SMD pad sizes are even close to the pad size I need. How do I create custom SMD pads sizes??

dukepro · Accepted Answer

On 01/07/2012 01:27 PM, Joern Paschedag wrote:

Am 07.01.2012 18:35, schrieb Doug:

>> On 1/7/2012 9:20 AM, T Rueth wrote:

>>> I'm brand new to Eagle. I've created several packages so far, mostly

>>> by copying existing packages and modifying them. I'm now trying to

>>> create another package, but none of the selectable SMD pad sizes are

>>> even close to the pad size I need. How do I create custom SMD pads

>>> sizes??

>>>

>>

>> In the Library editor you can click on a pad and change properties

>> including size.

In addition check the change command for smd and roundness.

You can also type in the command line "smd 50x80" then start clicking.

Replace the values with your desired pad dimensions.