Ahh right I get it. Good links. In the end I can easily use a header, ribbon and IDC 'D' 'PC style' instead. I just saw the m4 descriptions and thought I should be using them.
I appreciate the help Phil. -biff. --- Phil Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I don't use m4 foot libraries. You might try drawing this part up yourself in > a 'file' type of footprint. I usually do this for connectors. > > You do it in text and save the file in a local directory that has all of your > custom components in it. This way you can keep your footprints separate from > the application/install. > > Look at the footprint (files) at luciani.org. The filetypes are fairly opaque > at first. > > The master document for making footprints is: > > http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/land_patterns_20050129.pdf > > Totally worth the initial hassle as in time making footprints in a text editor > is really fast and really safe. > > http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/land_patterns_20050129.pdf > > also, don't forget the PCB-tips wiki: > > http://geda.seul.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=geda:pcb_tips > > Phil ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
