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Offline stm32f103c8Topic starter

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Viewing the footprint dimensions of a component before installing it
« on: February 14, 2024, 09:04:59 pm »
I would like to check the dimensions of the component before adding it to the schematic to make sure it fits.
How can I see the footprint dimensions of a component?


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Offline thm_w

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Re: Viewing the footprint dimensions of a component before installing it
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2024, 10:05:27 pm »
Open the library, and edit the footprint.
Or paste it into an empty PCB document and measure it there.
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Re: Viewing the footprint dimensions of a component before installing it
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2024, 03:27:13 am »
that's where library management is very important : name your parts properly and give meaningful descriptions. attach proper manufacturers and manufacturer part numbers. name your symbols and footprints with a <type>-<manufacturer>-<part number> syntax or use the JEDEC names like TO220 DO35 0603 SOT23. Design proper courtyards, pin markers. It takes the guesswork away.
A lot of libraries floating around are pure garbage.
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