2D footprint properties
 
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2D footprint management: New
2D footprint management: Properties |
Opens the Properties dialog
box for the 2D footprint. This lets you modify data associated with the
2D footprint.
If you have selected several 2D footprints, only the common properties
are displayed.
General
Title: When you create a 2D
footprint, the title is automatically added. This title must be unique
and you can change it if necessary.
Description: Enter a description.
If you opt for Thumbnail mode
in the management dialog box, the description text appears under the thumbnail.
2D footprints are shown in alphabetical order by description. The description
is available in all languages by clicking the specific icon.
Class: Click the button [...] to select the class in which
the 2D footprint is stored.
Symbol type: Only Cabinet layout
footprint should be selected. If you choose another type of symbol, it
cannot be used in the 2D cabinet layout.
Unit system: Select the unit
mode the 2D footprint was drawn. When you create a new 2D footprint,
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uses the template file corresponding to the unit system you selected.
Library: Select the library
in which the 2D footprint is classified.
Manufacturer part
Manufacturer: Select the name
of the manufacturer. This parameter cannot be dissociated from the Reference parameter.
Reference: Associates a manufacturer part with the
symbol. When defined, this manufacturer part is automatically associated
with the component. Click [...]
to assign a manufacturer part.
System
This section is read-only. It shows the date of creation/modification
and the creator.
Characteristics
Root mark: Enter the root mark to use when inserting the symbol.
If you do not enter a value, the root associated with the class
is used.
Associated macro: Associates a macro with the symbol. When inserting
a symbol, you can select Insert associated
macro in the dockable panel or the pages
tab in the contextual menu for the component. Click the button [...]
to associate a macro.
Standard: The standard
used for the symbol.
Cross references type: Select
the default cross references level for the 2D footprint. You can change
it when you insert the 2D footprint.
Options
Display connection points: When
selected, the connection points appear in the scheme.
Keep attributes orientation:
When selected, the attributes do not rotate with the 2D footprint.