Tony Karavidas wrote: > Here's one to ponder: > > I have a schematic that uses an array of SPST switches and LEDs. > > On the PCB, I want to potentially keeps these as integrated parts, or > possibly as separate LEDs and switches. > > How can I draw one schematic and still have the flexibility to use either > physical configuration? If I keep the LED and switch arrays separate in the > sch, then annotation will make two parts (D1 and SW1) for each switch with a > built-in LED. > > If I make a special sch symbol that contains an LED and a switch, the > schematic is ugly as hell, and THEN I can't use a separate switch and > separate LED. > > What would you do???
You can make a 2-part component. One part is all the switches, the other part is all the LEDs. This is closer to the schematic with separate components. But, I don't know how to do it so it will accomodate the 2 parts on the PCB. Jon * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
