Library Editor Overview
The Library Editor belongs to the suite of eCADSTAR tools. The diagram below show the complete library system and the interactions with other tools. In this course, you will learn how library parts are created.
Figure 1: The Complete eCADSTAR System
There are six libraries in a fully integrated eCADSTAR system. These are described below.
| Library | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Contains the symbols that are used in schematic design. This includes non-electrical symbols for drawing formats. |
| Footprint | Contains the footprints for PCB design. Library layers, pads and padstacks are also contained in this library, as well as non-electrical footprints. Non-electrical footprints are used for items such as drawing formats, logos and ESD markers. |
| Part | Associates symbols and footprints to form a part. Each part has the schematic pins mapped to component pads. Functional definitions and attributes are included in a part. |
| Technology | Generic layer builds for PCB design. Library layers are mapped to PCB design layers. |
| Design Rule | Design rules and board configurations for PCB design. |
| 3D Model | Three-dimensional mechanical representation models for PCB design. |
The sections below describe the basic operation of eCADSTAR.
Tooltips
Tooltips provide extra information when you hover over items on the ribbon or fields in dialogs.
Figure 2: Tooltips
Help
Operation manuals for eCADSTAR are not provided as printed media; they are only available as Online Help. Dialogs include a Help (?) symbol that, if clicked, takes you to the relevant part of the Online Help. This is shown below.
Figure 3: Help
Selection with the Mouse
Selection works in the same way throughout eCADSTAR.
Figure 4: Selection with the Mouse
Stroke Commands
You can perform some viewing operations using the stroke commands shown below, so you do not have to move the cursor away from the canvas. To enter a stroke command, hold down the right mouse button and drag.
Figure 5: Stroke Commands
Training Files
The training library that is required in this course is automatically installed onto your machine when you use the installer.
