In our case, I used the first formula, that is: Minimum Hole Size = Maximum Lead Diameter + 0.15mm (for Level C of IPC-2222) Minimum Hole Size = Maximum Lead Diameter + 0.20mm (for Level B of IPC-2222) Minimum Hole Size = Maximum Lead Diameter + 0.25mm (for Level A of IPC-2222)

To determine the dimensions of the hole we use the formula for the minimum dimension: Using the catalog notice, we define the dimensions. The next step is to set the dimensions of the capacitor pad. You can also choose Surface Mount for elements in SMD assembly. In the next window select the assembly method, in this case, it is Through Hole because the element is made in the THT method. On the list in the Footprint Wizard, in our case, we select the capacitor and the unit of measure mm, because in our catalog item sheet the units are in mm. To create such an element, the basis is to have a catalog note with housing and lead dimensions. In this example, we will create a PCB library of the THT capacitor. This wizard is great for creating a footprint for capacitors, resistors, diodes, BGA circuits and other available components on the wizard list. The Footprint Wizard libraries can be found in the Tools> Footprint Wizard.Īfter enabling the wizard, we have access to creating PCB libraries of various elements. Altium Create Footprint through the Footprint Wizard function We can add a new library, delete it, edit it and directly insert it into the PCB project. A list of currently created libraries in a given library file is available here. To manage the PCB library files, select the PCB Library option from the bottom bar.Ī window will appear, to which we manage PCB library files. PCBlib will appear in the files of our project. To start the process of creating a footprint, it is necessary to add a PCB library file to the project, it is done by clicking RMB on our project and selecting the Add New to Project> PCB Library option.Īfter selecting this option, a file with the extension. You can check our Tutorial Viedeo on youtube: on the sheet, additionally, the creator of Altium added two wizards to the program, which significantly accelerate the Altium create footprint process. We have the manual creation of libraries by placing pins, overlays, etc. The process of creating footprints in Altium is not complicated. In this part of the guide, we’ll find out Altium create footprint process.

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