Abdulrahman wrote "The update schematic function works, that is, it updates *symbols*. It does not update the chosen footprint.
In this case, I think it better to simply leave the schematic alone and, instead, create a PCB library with footprint names matching those coming in from OrCAD. If those names are in error, then you will supply corrected names to your client to be used in the future...." This one I would have to argue with you on. An update of any symbol should update ALL of the data contained within that symbol that was changed. Footprint name is contained within that symbol. If footprint name or whatever is contained in that symbol that data should pass to the schematic, and also ultimately to the PCB without any further operator action required. I have used a number of other CAD systems and they all work basically that way. They will not update a footprint with the same name unlesss the operator updates thet footprint. However if a totally new footprint where used in that symbol I would expect it to yank that old one outa there and use the new one. Because that is what that symbol/part now calls for. Its just that simple. If the footprint name was the same (old to new) I would buy your argument and not want it updated automatically, only at operator discression. (although where an entire footpint library changed technology I may want an auto update all function) However in this case a totally diferent name is used and I would have expected a system with good library functionality to work this way. Thanks Bob Wolfe * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/proteledaforum@techservinc.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *