Making Libraries in DipTrace | Re: Place Pad Circle Settings
after thinking about it for a while...Pretty sure that in Eagle I can draw radial pin patterns. From there I can import into diptrace. Goin to give that a go.-- 25 Jun 2012, 14:50 --I imported a switch...
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Feature requests | Interface improvement mk2
My previous suggestions:viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2000 - Usability improvementviewtopic.php?f=8&t=3855 - Better component/part interoperabilityFirst off all I want to thank dev's for all the hard...
View ArticleFeature requests | Board outline and copper pour lines
When we draw the board outline, the colour is purple, always purple. Can you make it so when you have a board with a complex shape, or even a regular shape, the line you are working on turns orange...
View ArticleDipTrace PCB Layout | Re: Cut out portion of copper pour
Hi Jom,Route keepouts have no affect on board outline. If these objects are overlapped each other, board outline is not changed.Statistics : Posted by Alex • on Yesterday, 08:54 • Replies 3 • Views 79
View ArticleDipTrace PCB Layout | Re: Static Via - Net
Add static vias where you want. Then open "Edit/ Edit Selection", click on "Vias" checkbox and choose "Unconnected" vias from drop-down box. Close dialog window, right click on any of selected vias,...
View ArticleDipTrace PCB Layout | Re: Which Version of DipTrace do I need?
Alex wrote:You can design 4-layer boards using DipTrace standard and higher versions but lower versions may be used too if internal layers are defined as plane layers. But making 4-layer boards at home...
View ArticleFeature requests | Re: better pour control and pour oddities
I have large currents returning on one ground plane which are kept away from the microcurrent areas. I dont want amps of current returning across the low current areas.-- 25 Jun 2012, 10:54 --Yes, I'll...
View ArticleMaking Libraries in DipTrace | Re: RefDes Position
After selecting the component, press F10 and then you can select (click on) the RefDes text and move it around through drag and drop. While you drag it you can rotate the text in 90 degree steps by...
View ArticleDipTrace Schematic Capture | posting schematic to web forums
Trying to find best method to post a readable schematic on a web forum http://www.electro-tech-online.com/but the image is either choppy or too small.Tried converting to a PDF using NitroPDF as well as...
View ArticleFeature requests | Re: simplified component list in Schematic
Quote:you should check out Cadence Allegro or PCB Editor, you could do your thing in this software... it has scripting capability Thanks for the reference. I had not heard of the Cadence system before;...
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View ArticlePCB Manufacturing Questions | Re: New to PCB - Help?
G'day, angelageorge.How did you end up going with your choice of PCB manufacturer?I'm new to 'professional' PCB manufacturing, too.I don't know your home country, but in Australia, the cost for a few...
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DipTrace PCB Layout | Merging of Gerber (.gbr) files
Hello, All.As a newbie, the following explanation/query may be somewhat 'confused', since I'm still learning it all, too!Anyhow, I recently created my first 'to be professionally made' PCB (thanks...
View ArticleDipTrace PCB Layout | Re: Importing .dxf board outline
Alex wrote:If your board outline has few shapes in dxf file, I suggest to edit it before importing in DipTrace. Try to get single closed polygon in DXF. And avoid splines because they are not supported...
View ArticleBug reports | Re: V2.3.0.0 'Place Dimension' tool measurement units
Dunno, it's all mm as default for me. Didn't even know there were options until reading your post.Statistics : Posted by evanh • on Yesterday, 22:55 • Replies 3 • Views 39
View ArticleForum Suggestions and Feature Requests | Re: SUGGESTION: Pattern Needs Better...
Doing a 'File Export Diptrace ASCII' of one of the standard example files that come with Diptrace,I noticed in my text editor, that the variable 'LibPath' is not set.(LibPath "")instead of (for...
View ArticleBug reports | Re: Issue with new Release 2.3
OK and thank you for your clarification.Statistics : Posted by pradipkhare • on Today, 02:58 • Replies 2 • Views 92
View ArticleForum Suggestions and Feature Requests | Re: Seriously?
I had that joy as well. As a good faith contributor... you'll also discover that your user account expires after a year or so and is removed from the forum. Then you can joyously create another account...
View ArticleBug reports | Re: Dimensions on Gerber files
Ah, I see. Thanks. BTW, you seem to able to add the board outline to a layer by selecting them together as well. I was also wondering how to do that. How would this work when you do the "Export All"...
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