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[Andy Peters <devel@xxxxxxxxx>]

> On Jan 11, 2017, at 7:39 AM, jp charras <jp.charras@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Virtual tag is just to avoid the component put in BOM.
> 
> A typical virtual component is a edge-connector card and some microwave components which are only a
> drawing on the board.
> The footprint itself is similar to other footprints (but usually has no 3D symbol)

Do the current BOM generator scripts honor this?

> For me I am not sure the "right way" exists.
> (In my designs I always put a schematic symbol for each footprint, especially mounting holes)

Same here — it’s easy enough to create a symbol for a mounting hole and place it from the library. This way, it doesn’t get overlooked. And it’s necessary if the mounting hole needs a net (chassis ground, for example).

> Basically, mounting holes (like any mechanical footprint) should be always *locked* in a good design.

Agreed.