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Package to Package spacing

My footprint's are created so the part outline is created on the PLACE_BOUND layer. We create this so the correct outline is used for IDF file generation.

This layer is also used by the package to package DRC. I have not found a way to change the preset value from "0" package to package clearance. Since this places the footprints next to each other then we cannot build the

board. Is there any way around that ?

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aricbeaver over 7 years ago

I think you want to use DFA (design for assembly). We create our library parts to have a DFA shape that is the exact size of the component. The DFA shape is the same as the place bound if DFA shape isn't defined. Then use the DFA Constraints Dialog to set the Package to Package spacing. Here is a decent video describing how to use DFA

www.youtube.com/watch
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aricbeaver over 7 years ago

I think you want to use DFA (design for assembly). We create our library parts to have a DFA shape that is the exact size of the component. The DFA shape is the same as the place bound if DFA shape isn't defined. Then use the DFA Constraints Dialog to set the Package to Package spacing. Here is a decent video describing how to use DFA

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