Difference between revisions of "Creating a custom cutout for a connector"
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#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> | #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> | ||
| − | #On the ''' | + | #On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Your custom cutout will now appear at the bottom of the Cutout Library item list. |
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Revision as of 17:16, 19 September 2012
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
