Difference between revisions of "Creating a custom cutout for a connector"
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#Enter the x and y offset values to position the bottom left corner of the bounding box relative to the origin. Entering an x value half of the Width and a y value half of the Height will place the origin in the centre of the bounding box. | #Enter the x and y offset values to position the bottom left corner of the bounding box relative to the origin. Entering an x value half of the Width and a y value half of the Height will place the origin in the centre of the bounding box. | ||
#Enter the Width and Height of the bounding box for your cutout. All your cutouts should fit within this bounding box area. | #Enter the Width and Height of the bounding box for your cutout. All your cutouts should fit within this bounding box area. | ||
| − | #(Optional) Enter the Manufacturer, Part Number and/or Description. | + | #(Optional) Enter the '''Manufacturer''', '''Part Number''' and/or '''Description'''. |
| − | #Create your cutouts using the | + | #Create your cutouts using the drawing tools. You can also include silkscreen text and images.<br><br>[[File:window-cutouteditor-connector.png|500px|thumb|center|Creating a custom cutout in the Cutout Editor]]<br> |
| − | # | + | #Click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Your custom cutout will now be added to the bottom of the Cutout Library item list. |
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Revision as of 16:53, 23 October 2013
Contents
Determine mounting specifications
- Determine the mounting specifications (mounting hole and cutout dimensions) for the connector.
Draw Cutouts
There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library.
- Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to the Cutout Library
- Method 2—Creating objects directly in the Cutout Editor
