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[Wayne Stambaugh <stambaughw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/26/2013 8:42 AM, Stefan Helmert wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> is it possible to use parameterized footprints?
> 
> Instead of choosing between connheader_1, _2 and so on, it should be possible to select or autoselect the connheader(NBR_OF_PINS). So the pins are runtime generated by the python api. Also pinwidth, pinheigt etc. should be parametericed. With openscad AMF version integration, it should be possible to auto generate the 3d-model.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Stefan Helmert
> 

Yes, it should be possible to generate footprints and 3D models
parametrically using Python scripting.  All that is required is the
manpower write, debug, test, and document the code.