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circuit studio new component

andrewsankey

Hello,

 

Im currently testing a trial version of CircuitStudio. we have a number of "modules" that we need to add to our PCB design, these are not components as such but we need to add them to our library of parts. I cannot figure out how to design a new part or even edit existing parts - is this possible in the trial version ? or a purchase only limited function ?

 

Can you advise on how to create new parts in the library, and also how to edit existing parts please. I need to be able to appreciate all of the functionality of the software prior to purchase.

 

many thanks in advance....

 

 

Andrew

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    I'm pretty sure the trial allows everything for at least a short while. Broadly one approach is:

     

     

    1) Create a schematic library document (File | New Document...|Schematic Library

    2) Click View|Library to bring up the library inspector

     

    By default there will be a default component added. Click Edit to change things (name, default designator eg U? for ICs etc)

    3) Add pins (click on the solitary pin icon, NOT the one in the filter group). Press tab to open the setting dialog before clicking to set it

    4) Add graphical elements (eg boxes, zig-zags etc)

    5) Continue to use Add in the library inspector to add extra schematic symbols

    6) Save the library as a zsensible name

     

    Now you need to create footprints using a PCB Library document - and then link it to the appropriate schematic symbols.

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    1) Create a pcb library document (File | New Document...|PCB Library

    2) Click View|Library to bring up the library inspector

     

    By default there will be a default footprint added. Click Edit to change things (name, height etc)

    3) Add pads (click on the pad icon without the drop-down arrow NOT the one in the filter group). Press tab to open the setting dialog before clicking to set it.

     

    For each pad in the footprint, make sure the designator matches the correct one in the schematic symbol

     

    4) Add graphical elements (eg boxes, zig-zags etc) on silk and other layers

     

    5) Right click in the library inspector to add extra footprints

    6) Save the library as a sensible name

     

    Now go back to schematic symbols. Bring up the library inspector,  and use Edit on each symbol. At the bottom of the edit dialog is an Add button. Choose "footprint", and navigate to the correct footprint in the correct pcb library

     

    Save everything!

     

    Have a look at From Idea to Manufacture - Driving a PCB Design through CircuitStudio | Online Documentation for Altium Products