To be able to import SnapEDA libraries to DesignSpark PCB, you may need to have an Eagle tool and convert the *.lbr file to the Intermediate format *.eil which DesignSpark PCB 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 DesignSpark PCB directory located here(C:\Program Files (x86)\DesignSpark\DesignSpark PCB 9.0\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. 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 DesignSpark PCB 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 DesignSpark PCB. However, we found out that there are some issues with the library when imported. Having it converted to *.eil format and import it to DesignSpark PCB results to much more accurate library.