Bob Wolfe wrote: > > 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, ...
Well, I (and probably many other Protel users) will argue back. The footprint names you enter when making the schematic symbol _are_ _not_ the only legal footprints for that part - they are just possible footprints that will appear on a drop-down list for easy selection. It is perfectly permissible to use some other footprint in place of the pre-defined ones, so I would _not_ want Protel to automagically change footprints on already-placed parts if I happen to revise the schematic symbol. I suppose that if the footprints listed in the schematic symbol were the only legal choices, you may have a point here, but since they aren't, I don't believe you do. -- Peter Bennett TRIUMF 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada GPS and NMEA info and programs: http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/index.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
