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Changing PCB Decal Pin Numbers

DonlAZ

I searched and kept coming up with Zero results.

I have an existing decal and want to change the pin numbering without having to delete and add the pins again with a differnt number for the pins ie vreg versus mossfet. Is there a simple way to do this?

  • Edit - Change then select the Pin Number you want to change and change it.

  • Thanks, I tried that and as soon as I select Change the option to select a pin goes away in the find window. I'm able to select a pin UNTIL I select change. I must be doing something wrong?

  • Do what Steve suggests but also go to the find tab and select "all off" then select "text". This will ensure you only select the text of the pin.

  • Sorry should have been more specific. To edit the Pin number you MUST be in the symbol editor and be editing the filename.dra file. Edit the pin names here then save and then update the symbol in the design. Remember this is tied to the netlist from the schematic so pin numbers must match.

  • DonlAZ said:
    Thanks, I tried that and as soon as I select Change the option to select a pin goes away in the find window. I'm able to select a pin UNTIL I select change. I must be doing something wrong?

    Try this:

    Edit-Text

    Make sure you have Package Geometry - Pin Number selected for the active Class / Sub Class

    Then click on the pin text and type in the new number.

     This will work assuming you are editing the footprint .dra file as Steve points out.

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