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Package creation - Allegro

ChrisL2

Prepare for a very basic question:  Does anyone know of a good tutorial that tells me how to create a new footprint?  I (think I) understand how to modify the padstack, but I'm not sure where or how to enter a footprint for a part that's not in the default library.  For example, I would like to enter a TQFP-100 package footprint in PCB Editor, and I just can't figure out where to begin.  I'm using version 16.3.  I know this is a basic question - thanks for your patience!

  • redwire

     Probably a bit hidden but take a look in your install path under "doc\algrolibdev" and find the pdf file. Should be a good start.

    Very quick start, File->New then choose Package Symbol Wizard.

    Build a part -- anything.  Then go back and edit the part and play around with the menus and see what the wizard created.  Be aware these are the bare minimum items needed.

  • ChrisL2

    This is exactly what I needed.  I knew about the algrolibdev folder, but I just needed to know to go to file->new to find the package symbol editor.  It seems obvious in retrospect, but I just couldn't find it.  Thanks!

  • redwire

     I would suggest you learn each of the File->New types that are there.  You are going to need to need each type sometime in your development process. :)

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