Hi Rich,
I've had problems with the group in the past too. You basically want your library
to contain only what is exactly available in your stock. So for example, having a
single 0603 cap # xxxXXX-X is, and placing a value after inserting is unacceptable.
The only thing I can recommend would be to generate the first generic 0603 cap,
setting the footprint & general description. Copy components & change each ones name
# part value & number.
I wonder if it's possible after creating a lot of duplicates, you could export all
the copied parts fields into a spread sheet, in the spread sheet, import & past over
the fields from you supply data base directly into Protel's spread sheet and make a
whole bunch of components at once.
Anyways, if you want basically all the discrete symbols pre-done for Protel's
schematic capture, they are available off of my public access FTP site.
Just copy this link to your Internet explorer address bar & download the files that
you want.
ftp://ftp.point-lab.com/quartus/Public/ProtelUsers/
Supercompact.zip - 3.1kb -> Super compact schematic symbols for almost all discrete
components.
_____________
Brian Guralnick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Protel EDA Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 9:14 AM
Subject: [PEDA] Library problem
| Hi,
|
| I am just creating a set of schematic libraries for all of our companies
| components (each component is assigned its own stock number and must be
| approved) the library contains only approved parts which we stock. we only
| use stocked items.
| i assumed that i would only have to draw one symbol for each component group
| eg. one non-electrolytic capacitor, one non-electrolytic capacitor, one
| diode etc with the (T)ools, New (C)omponent. which could then be assigned a
| value (say 100n) then just keep adding to the group with the same symbol
| with the Add to group button.(above update schematics in library editor)
| however this doesnt work as it copies the description and footprint fields
| across too!! how do i solve this problem?
|
| the only way i can see, is if i draw a schematic symbol for each component
| but if i need to change it for any reason, what a pain!
|
| i need one symbol for each group, with its own value(description, linked to
| the library fields which we need) and then the part fields linked to an
| external database with our own info in them (stock number etc)
|
| Rich
|
| Richard Thompson
| BLT Industries
| Laney Amplification
| HH Audio
|
|
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