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shape symbol

masamasa
masamasa over 1 year ago

hello

i am trying to modify our customer's desgin but it gives me the following error message when creating a symbol.

ERROR(SPMHCS-2): Shape symbol cannot have multiple shapes.

the symbol has 3 circle shapes as shown below.

how can i create a symbol with multiple shapes?

regards

masa

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    0 avant over 1 year ago

    I would create the footprint symbol without using shape symbols. Add the shapes to the appropriate layers.

    For example, if these are on the top side etch, create three shapes on the top etch layer within the footprint.

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    0 avant over 1 year ago

    I would create the footprint symbol without using shape symbols. Add the shapes to the appropriate layers.

    For example, if these are on the top side etch, create three shapes on the top etch layer within the footprint.

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