Library Part Creation in the Xpedition Flow. Student Workbook

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3 Module 1: Central Library Overview... 2 Central Library... 2 Central Library Catalog lmc... 2 Text Property Definitions prp... 2 Symbol Library... 2 Padstack Database... 2 Cell Library... 2 Part Library... 2 PCB Templates... 2 Other Library Items... 2 Central Library Structure... 2 The LMC File... 2 The SysIndex.cbf File... 2 Library Permissions... 2 xdx Designer xpcb Layout... 2 Module 2: xdm Library Tools Basics... 2 xdm Library Tools Licensing... 2 XDM Librarian Products... 2 xdm Library Tools Interface... 2 Library Navigation Tree... 2 Starting a New Central Library... 2 I

4 Partitions... 2 Partition Creation... 2 Partition Search Paths... 2 Unreserve Partitions... 2 Module 3: xdm Library Tools Utilities... 2 File Viewer... 2 Units Display... 2 Library Services... 2 PDF Output... 2 EDX Commands... 2 Library Strategies... 2 Module 4: Text Property Definitions... 2 Text Properties... 2 Property Definition Editor... 2 Property Definition Editor Advanced... 2 User Defined Properties... 2 Part View/Packager Inclusion of Properties... 2 Module 5: Symbol Editor Part II

5 Symbols Libraries and Partitions... 2 The Symbol Editor... 2 Pan and Zoom... 2 Symbol and Format Menus... 2 Default Properties... 2 Filters... 2 Symbol Editor Preferences... 2 Start the Symbol and Set the Partition... 2 Add the Pins... 2 Draw the Graphics... 2 Symbol Origin... 2 Add Properties... 2 Symbol Rotation... 2 Module 6: Symbol Editor Part Add Pin Array... 2 Pin Properties... 2 Pin Import / Export... 2 Alternate View Symbols... 2 Scaling Symbols... 2 Power Tap Symbols... 2 Schematic Border Symbols... 2 III

6 Module 7: Symbol Wizard... 2 Symbol Wizard... 2 Vectored Pins... 2 Importing Pin Data... 2 Fractured Symbols... 2 HETERO Property... 2 Module 8: Padstack Editor Basics... 2 What is a Padstack?... 2 Padstack Editor... 2 Defining Holes... 2 Defining Pads... 2 Defining Padstacks... 2 Clearance and Thermal Pads... 2 Padstack Types... 2 Module 9: Padstack Editor Advanced... 2 Padstack Layers... 2 Padstack Technologies... 2 Custom Pads... 2 Custom Drill Symbols... 2 IV

7 DXF Import... 2 LMC Controls... 2 Module 10: Cell Editor Interface... 2 What is a Cell?... 2 xdm Library Tools Setup Parameters... 2 Cell Editor... 2 Starting a New Cell... 2 Cell Properties... 2 Graphics Environment... 2 Place Pins... 2 Parameter Place... 2 Pattern Place... 2 Adding Graphics... 2 Display Control... 2 BGA Cells... 2 Renumber Pins in Graphics... 2 Editing a Cell... 2 Module 11: Cell Editor Graphics... 2 Draw Mode... 2 Allowing Cell Edits... 2 V

8 Draw Properties... 2 Graphic Elements... 2 Add Polyline... 2 Add Polygon... 2 Additional Graphic Elements... 2 Add Text... 2 Graphic Aids... 2 Hover Snap... 2 Selection... 2 Graphic Editing Commands... 2 Move and Copy... 2 Handles... 2 Modifying Corners... 2 Editing Icons... 2 Cell Outlines... 2 Text Placeholders... 2 Other Graphic Types... 2 Origins... 2 Other Elements... 2 Pin Editing... 2 Module 12: Cell Editor Advanced... 2 LMC Controls on the Cell Editor... 2 VI

9 Verification... 2 Templates... 2 DXF IN... 2 Mechanical Cells / Nesting... 2 Cell Status... 2 Module 13: Part Editor Basics... 2 What is a Part (PDB)?... 2 The Parts Database Editor... 2 Parts Database Editor Basics... 2 Primary Part Properties... 2 Property Lookup by Packager... 2 Other Part Properties... 2 Pin Mapping... 2 Assigning a Symbol... 2 Assigning a Cell... 2 Implied Supply and NC Pins... 2 Other Part Properties... 2 Module 14: Part Editor Advanced... 2 Multiple Symbols in a Part... 2 Implicit Power Pins... 2 VII

10 Explicit Power Pins... 2 Swappable Sub-Gates... 2 Vectored Pins / Symbol Definition... 2 Vectored pins in the schematic... 2 Alternate Cells... 2 Symbol/Cell Preview... 2 Changing Pins: The Conundrum... 2 Modify Pin Names... 2 Modify Pin Numbers... 2 Auto Generate... 2 Module 15: Layout Templates... 2 Template Concepts Layout Templates... 2 Template Editor... 2 Starting New Templates... 2 Template Setup Possibilities... 2 Library Services... 2 Module 16: DataBook Concepts... 2 DataBook Database Solution... 2 What is DataBook?... 2 Definitions... 2 VIII

11 Supported Databases... 2 MS Access Database Example... 2 Database Tables Example... 2 Connecting DataBook With MS Access Database... 2 Configuring DataBook... 2 Central Library Controls... 2 Central Library Association to a.dbc... 2 Building a.dbc Configuration File... 2 Setting the Table Configuration... 2 Configuration Commands... 2 Configuration Properties... 2 DataBook and Partition Configuration... 2 DataBook Table Editing... 2 Part to DataBook Interaction... 2 Text Central Library Controls... 2 DataBook in the Schematic... 2 DataBook Properties... 2 Module 17: PartQuest... 2 PartQuest Interface... 2 Data to Support Mentor Tool... 2 PartQuest Setup... 2 Configurability... 2 IX

12 Part Search... 2 Module 18: Schematic to PCB Workflow... 2 Starting a Schematic and Pointing to DataBook File... 2 Configuring and Starting DxDataBook... 2 Using DataBook... 2 Placing Components From the Central Library... 2 Packaging the Schematic... 2 Integration to Layout... 2 Layout Placement and Movement... 2 Layout Alternate Cells... 2 Layout Swapping... 2 Padstack Technology... 2 X