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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: freeware CAD EAGLE -> (Alan Marconett)

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-03-16

On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:24:33 +0100, Norm Stewart <w6nim@...> wrote:

> As many CAD packages and users as there are out there,
>
> how about placing some of the user generated special
>
> parts in the library files to save the rest of us from
>
> re-inventing them? (old DOS OrCad user).
>
>
> Norm
>
> W6NIM


Problem being a part good for one use might not be good for another.
Think of pad sizes/shapes, or something as simple as component legend text
or even line width.

In my experience i had to at least edit _all_ components, even those that
came with the software.
If you make them as you need them it isn't terribly much work.

But if that isn't a concern for you then try it, i just wanted to add i
found it quicker to make/modify my own parts than looking for them.

ST