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Library Translate
Chapter 15: Library Commands
uses this pin mapping file to change padstack information to P-CAD pad styles. The pin
mapping file is not used when translating symbol libraries.
3.
Click Source Library. The Library File Listing dialog opens where you can select the PDIF files
available in the current directory.
4.
Select the desired PDIF file and then click OK. The Library Translate dialog reappears and
displays the name of the source library next to the Source Library button.
5.
Click Destination Library. The Library File Listing dialog opens where you can type the path and
name of the destination library.
6.
Click OK. The Library Translate dialog reappears and displays the name of the destination
library next to the Destination Library button.
7.
Click OK again to open the Master Designer to P-CAD SCH Layer Mapping dialog.
8.
Select the desired layers and map them accordingly.
9.
Click OK.
While loading, P-CAD Library Executive displays several messages indicating the system’s
progress. After translating the library, a message box appears indicating any errors or warnings.
If there are none, you can click Close.
Translating PDIF Part Libraries
Master Designer PDIF part libraries are translated just as you translate symbol libraries. The
difference is that you select a PDIF part library file as your source library, instead of selecting a
symbol library.
The layer status of the first component ever entered in a part library sets the status for all other
parts in that part library.
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