On Aug 20, 2007, at 10:14 AM, DJ Delorie wrote: > >> I'm creating a newlib footprint for a surface-mount flex-pc >> connector. > > I've done some recently, too. John has also. Mine are for 0.5mm > flex, 18 and 30 conductor. > >> The recommended pad pattern includes pads for each pin and two large >> solder pads for structural attachment. How does one designate these >> solder pads as not being connected to any network? > > Just give them unique pin numbers (I use "M1" "M2" etc) and don't > connect them (or even display them) in the schematic. > If you expect to connect them to chassis ground, for say DB-9 connectors then you can add a second connector with the same refdes and name the pins to M1 and M2 then you can connect them with out polluting your standard connector in gschem
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