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[Seth Hillbrand <seth.hillbrand@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think it may be preferable to utilize the STEP file's inherent
array_placement_group function to generate an array of the underlying
structure.

-S

On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Kevin Cozens <kevin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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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