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Ok, here is another one. On the schematic (yes, it came back after two logouts), I don't want the package information displayed. So I modified the symbol "R" value under "edit" in the library routine, after clicking on "properties". I unclicked the "R" box, and clicked on a couple of the other boxes. So at least the display would change. It did not. No amount of checking or unchecking would alter the schematic display. Am I doing this the right way? It seems like I am. Things like this are what separates the big dogs, like AutoCAD, from everyone else. EVERYTHING in AutoCAD works. All the time. Whoever is writing this software, these details MUST be accounted for. There cannot be any cracks at all. I would like to hear any and all responses! R.

The basic outline of Design Spark PCB looks very good, but now that I am trying to use it? I see some serious cracks. 1. If you don't save the schematic, the file corrupts, and you can't open it again. Yes, I found a backup copy in the file list, but no excuse. 2. Component Wizard doesn't recognize anything in my PCB file. 3. Component New Item is asking for two items that make no sense, first, "Package", where you choose from a package list with hardly any packages in it, and without the one you want. And second, "Default Reference", which comes from the DS list, which no one even uses. It is useful for picking something like a resistor and then modifing it and putting it into you own files. When the poor soul in the video goes to select a "Package", the cursor roams around a bit, with the poor soul saying, hmmm, how about this one? Knowing full well the selection meant nothing. Does anyone actually use this (free) program? Has anyone actually made a serious PCB? Not to worry though, KiCad is just as bad. The real problem is getting to the end after six weeks, and finding out that all you PCB fab files are corrupt. I just read one post where the Excellon drill file was bad. Where do I go from here?

Design Spark PCB looks like the real deal, but a couple problems have arisen. Most of the parts I use will be downloaded from PCB parts. No problem there. Resistors at least, wil have to be created, no problem, but the Wizard doesn't recognize entries in my own PCB library, and the easier-to-use New Component Entry wants Package and Default Reference from the DS library, even though the information is overwritten (I hope) by other entries after. Why are these asked for in the first place? I am worried they may cause big problems down the line. Why not use entries from my own Schematic and PCB libraries instead of DS libraries? Thank you in advance for answering this question! R.

I've been trying to produce this tube reinforced with half round tubes spiralled into a geodetic framework: but no matter how I try to combine them, always one half tube will not combine. Can it be done?

Hi there, is it possible to use INA3221 Current Sensor to measure only voltages at the three output channels without anything on the input bus? I am wondering if it is possible to use this module in a reverse direction, and have CH1, CH2 and CH3 voltage readings separately and maybe then allow CH1 to pass through the input bus using a switch transistor. Something like a voltage detect and then passthrough in the opposite direction from CH1 CH2 CH3 to input bus.

If I were drawing a skip tooth timing wheel for an automotive application, by having first drawn the shape of one tooth, rotating it in a pattern mode to get something like 20 or 30 evenly spaced teeth. Now, what I would like to do is remove three teeth to have a gap that will act as a timing reference in my application But the problem I am having is that trying to delete just one tooth, is removing all of the teeth Is there a way to break the solid into seperate parts, so that changes made to one tooth will not have any effect on the others?

Hi, I recently installed Design Spark10 and cannot set plot area.  A fixed red line area is shown which appears to over-ride the blue line area which can be adjusted to suit the board dimensions. Where does this red line plot area come from ? Seems to vary with different board files. Have used Design Spark earlier version for a decade but this one beats me ! Urgently seek help to meet current production requirement. Very many thanks, Docwat

bonjour je commence avec designspark et je voudrais savoir comment creer un assemblage de plusieur pieces et comment pivoter une pieces independemment des autres et comment donner de contrainte (plan/plan, coaxialité, etc...) svp ?

Hi, sorry if this is a noob question but could anyone tell me how to round the corners on my design which is a curved sheet, also how to draw in the middle of it to produce a cut out?

Hi, I had to reset my PC and when re-registering, I get a error message stating the I've "Reached Maximum Activations". Please help as I can't use DS Mechanical any longer

During Christmass holiday, I came across so many PCB decorated presents and santas. Now that valentine is approaching, am also thinking of having such a project too. Am thinking of having flowers that are PCB decorated. I belive some of us have ever thought of such an Idea. Is it really posible? The colour of evrything should be red as it signifies the valenine's day colours. let me drop this christmass eve sant PCB that someone else did so that we can have an idea of what am trying think about: Mini christmas wreath PCB - Share Project - PCBWay Am just thinking of something like flexible PCBs makng this project successful. The reason am thinking of the flexible PCB is because they are flexible and they can maybe give us the flowering appearance. For the newbie on flexible PCB, let us try checking it here: What is Flexible PCB? Definition, Material & Manufacturing - The Engineering Projects I will appreciate your contributions. Thanks!

I have an electronmechanical system with a PCB that has the BC548 transistor. The system has been failing to perform accordingly and after a long process of troubleshooting I have come to note that there is a problem with the PCB board attached to it. Using a multimeter I have tried to check on the performance of the components on the board and all the components are still functional axcept the BC548 transistor. In my store I dont have the BCC548 transistor but  I still want to replace it.  Any one of you who can sugest the BC548 equivallent for me?  Thank you!

I am trying to export diagrams to PDF files. Import/Export does not display as an option on any of the menus. If I try to print to PDF instead, using microsoft pdf writer I just end up with a blank page. 

Hey, hello everyone!Tell me, please, is it possible to create such a robot that can be sent on a space journey that will not affect the robot itself in any way?

Guys, is it possible to create a robot yourself from scratch?You may want to share your experience, the history of creating your first robot, for example.I will be glad to your feedback.