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Error: Could not find symbol:

Squintz
Squintz over 15 years ago
I'm attempting to create my first PCB using PCB Editor. I'm stuck on this error message. ERROR: Could not find symbol: C161 / CAP_0402_0R1UF_X7R_10V_C0402_0. / C0402 I have a feeling it's because all of my footprint libraries are inside my project folder and not in the default director. I tried to use the set command to set alibpath to where my library files are but that did not solve the problem. What am I doing wrong?
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  • redwire
    redwire over 15 years ago

    Be sure to use User-Preferences (either within Allegro or from the Start menu in Windows).  From there dig into the paths section and alter PSMPATH and PADPATH.  Be sure to add your new directories. Be sure to put them in the order you want Allegro to search.

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