To be able to import SnapEDA libraries to Easy-PC, you may need to have an Eagle tool and convert the *.lbr file to the Intermediate format *.eil which Easy-PC supports. If you don't have Eagle, you can download it here for free.
To convert the *.lbr to *.eil:
- Download the Eagle *.lbr file
- Open the Eagle *.lbr file
- Go to the Easy-PC directory located here(C:\Program Files (x86)\Number One Systems\Easy-PC Demo\EagleULP).
- Run the LibrarytoIntermediate.ulp from the directory or the download the zip file here which contains the same file to run.
- Save the new file anywhere and send it to the user. The format should be *.eil
To import the symbols:
- Click File > Libraries
- Under Schematic Symbols tab, Click Add File and select the *.eil file then click Open.
- Choose Technology File as Default then click OK. Then another OK.
To import the footprints:
- Click File > Libraries
- Under PCB Symbols tab, Click Add File and select the *.eil file then click Open.
- Choose Technology File as Default then click OK. Then another OK.
To import the device:
- Click File > Libraries
- Under Components tab, Click Add File and select the *.eil file then click Open.
- Choose Technology File as Default then click OK. Then another OK.
FAQ:
Q: The *.lbr file is supported by Easy-PC for import, why not use that instead of having to convert it to *.eil format?
A: Yes, the *.lbr file can be used to import directly to Easy-PC. However, we found out that there are some issues with the library when imported. Having it converted to *.eil format and import it to Easy-PC results to much more accurate library.