Quadcept : Creating Footprints

Creating Footprints

Create footprints (shapes) for components placed on PCBs.
By creating footprints in advance, registration only needs to be done for components with the same shape, and there is the merit that it is possible to change all components that are linked at one time when the shape is changed.

The following is the procedure for creating footprints.

STEP 1: Create a New Footprint
STEP 2: Place Pads
STEP 3: Set the Origin Point
STEP 4: Place Silk
STEP 5: Place the Final Outline Drawing (Assembly)
STEP 6: Adjust the Reference Position
STEP 7: Save

Extra: Drawing Dimensions
Extra: Configuring the Assembly Area and Height
Extra: Convenient Functions When Creating Footprints

* For more details, refer to Creation Method Flow.

Footprint Configuration

 


Creation Method Flow

 

STEP 1: Create a New Footprint

As the first operation, open a Create New screen for a footprint.

STEP 2: Place Pads

Place a pad (land shape for electrically connecting PCB component terminals).

STEP 3: Set the Origin Point

Set the Origin Point of the footprint.

STEP 4: Place Silk

Use the draw function to create a silk shape.

STEP 5: Place the Final Outline Drawing (Assembly)

Create the Final Outline Drawing (Assembly) for a component.
* If a final shape is not necessary, you can skip this step.

STEP 6: Adjust the Reference Position

Next, adjust the Reference position for when placing components.


STEP 7: Save

Save the created footprint.

Extra: Drawing Dimensions

With Quadcept, it is possible to automatically create footprint dimensions for when creating footprints and designing PCBs.

Extra: Configuring the Assembly Area and Height

With Quadcept, the Assembly Area is automatically created using a rectangle, but it is also possible to specify Assembly Areas with different outline shapes, and to set the height for 3D collaboration.

 

Extra: Convenient Functions When Creating Footprints

This is an explanation of convenient functions when creating footprints in order to improve work efficiency.