In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Ian
Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>
>David,
>
>I assume you know that a pin number does not need to be a number - it can
>be alpha-numeric.
>
Assume nothing Ian :-)
I migrated upwards from a package where that *was* fixed so it never
occurred to me that it could be different.
>For those not aware of the, this can be useful as you can, for instance use
>E, B, C and G, D, S for pin names on transistors in Sch and one the
>matching footprints. Save getting into all sorts of arguments with
>databooks over what is pin 1.
>
>So you can swap use names for numbers if you wish - it is up to you. The
>PCB footprint will need to match, or you will have to be prepared to edit
>the pads on the PCB after importing/placing the footprint.
>
>Ian
That is a nice idea for some parts
Thanks
--
David Want
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