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[Kevin Cozens <kevin@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 2017-11-06 09:01 AM, Oliver Walters wrote:
> To provide an option to reduce the size of the 3D model library, I have 
> implemented an "array" feature for 3D models. A module (footprint) can 
> reference a single model multiple times, with a dimensional offset between 
> each copy.

Sounds interesting. This would be quite useful for IC packages (both through 
hole and surface mount) in addition to male and female headers.

And I forgot to add in my previous message it is also good for IC sockets.

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