Monday, November 28, 2016

Script - MechanicalReMapper.pas v1.04 - Altium Discussion Forums

Script - MechanicalReMapper.pas v1.04 - Altium Discussion Forums

"This version has a known bug with the PCB Layer Pairs. So if you have them in a PCB, check that they are still correct after running the script. No other bugs are known."

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Database Libraries for DBLib and SVNDBLib

Here are some good tips for anyone planning to create a database for Altium DBLib or SVNDBLib libraries. Speed Up Your Access Database - PerformanceTips - Microsoft

Parts is a free turn key working Access database for DBLib and SVNDBLib libraries.

The Parts download includes an optional (not required) Frontend application that greatly simplifies creating parts and library maintenance.  Parts can support 20 to 50 users.

You can purchase keys for the Parts Frontend or create your own Frontend for the database. 

Get on the fast track with Parts.

If you are looking for a database with a web browser interface, take a look at ADLib.

ADLib - Libraries Built to Last - Nine Dots Connect

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Test Point Clearances

Test Point to Test Point

InComponent('Tp*') and OnBottomLayer  





















Any Test Point to Any Component on Bottom Layer


InComponent('*') and OnBottomLayer 






Related Links:

Design for Fixture Guidelines - ECT Aug 2014 Rev L

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InRegion(3947,276,6196,1267)

Why use a region if you can use a room to define an area on the PCB?

Answer:

Rooms can only be used define an area on the Top or Bottom layers where the components are placed. While InRegion can be used to define an area on any layer of the design.

Key points for using InRegion:

1)  "All coordinates are referenced to the absolute origin (and not to the user origin or component insertion point), and at present, all coordinates always use units of mils. (1 mil = 0.001 inch)"

Syntax:

InRegion(X1 : Distance_String , Y1 : Distance_String , X2 : Distance_String , Y2 : Distance_String) : Boolean

Tip:

Use a temporary Fill to determine coordinates for X1,Y1,X1,X2

























Links: 


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