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[Carl Poirier <carl.poirier.2@xxxxxxxxx>]

Oh yes, I didn't think about that. We'll leave it as it is for now, then.


On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:02 PM, Kerusey Karyu <keruseykaryu@xxxxx> wrote:

> Is there any reason to have various footprints such as 0805, 0603, etc.
>> for every component type?
>>
>>  There is one rational reason for this, but not such important: Board 3D
> presentation. Someone could use different models for resistors, capacitors
> and inductors.
>
> BTW. I have two sets of chip element footprints. One for resistors and
> inductors with rectangular outline, and capacitors with rounded outline. It
> helps me during first time board assembly process, and when I'm programming
> an very old pick and place machine (used for prototypes).
>
>
>
>  If no one objects, we will go that route.
>>
>>  Apart from the above, I have no objection.
> I'm using my own set of footprints. :)
>
> Kerusey Karyu
>
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