I was wondering if there was a python script to make custom shapes in footprint using custom shape primitives. To give some context, let’s say I would like to generate a pcb coil and generate a footprint with it. I generally use the bitmap to component and then manually edit the text file to move i…

Custom footprints scripting using custom shape primitives

maui October 24, 2019, 10:33am 3

If your design starts with i.e a dxf, you may also have a look at StepUp for (RF) footprint generation.
It is a manual process, but gives you a DRC safe footprint.

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