Our Eagle *.lbr files can also be used to import the symbol and footprint to DipTrace. Below are the instructions.
To import the symbol:
- Open Schematics, click Tools > Component Editor...
- In the Component Editor, click Library > Import > Eagle XML (*.lbr)...
- Browse the downloaded *.lbr file and click Open.
- Choose the Library Group where you want to save the part and click OK.
- Click Library > Save As...
- Save the *.eli file anywhere.**
- You can now use the symbol in your Schematic
**NOTE: Do not save it in the Diptrace Standard Library path. (C:\Program Files\DipTrace\Lib) DipTrace will not allow you to edit in that folder.
To import the footprint:
- Open PCB Layout, click Tools > Pattern Editor...
- In the Pattern Editor, click Library > Import > Eagle XML (*.lbr)...
- Browse the downloaded *.lbr file and click Open.
- Choose the Library Group where you want to save the part and click OK.
- Click Library > Save As...
- Save the *.eli file anywhere.**
- You can now use the footprint in your PCB.
**NOTE: Do not save it in the Diptrace Standard Library path. (C:\Program Files\DipTrace\Lib) DipTrace will not allow you to edit in that folder.
For Diptrace 3.0 and earlier:
- Download the Eagle file from SnapEDA and import the part into Eagle.
- Export the Eagle library to the Script format (.scr), and save the file.
- Open the Diptrace Launcher > Component Editor, click on Library > Import > Eagle Script, and select your script file.
- When the Library Details window appears, choose the library Group where you want to save it, and click OK.
**NOTE: Do not save it in the Diptrace Standard Library path. (C:\Program Files\DipTrace\Lib) DipTrace will not allow you to edit in that folder.