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How to use InstaBuild for symbols and footprints?
How to use InstaBuild for symbols and footprints?

A guide to create symbols and footprints using InstaBuild

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Written by Ron Publico
Updated over 3 years ago

Save hours building schematic symbols and footprints by using our InstaBuild tool!
With our simple OCR system, you can build your components in minutes - for free!


Instabuild for Symbols

Step 1
At the part page, click on Build Symbol.

Step 2

Use the page toggle above the PDF to locate the pin mapping. Then, highlight them on the datasheet, so our OCR tool can detect them.

Step 3

Edit the extracted data to your preferences if needed, and generate the symbol.

Step 4

Presto! The created symbol will be available for your personal use on the part page. You will be able to download it in all supported formats.


InstaBuild for Footprints

Step 1
At the part page, click on Build Footprint.

Step 2

Use the page toggle above the PDF to locate the mechanical definitions. Notice that the part should match the IPC model type shown on the right.

Step 3

Enter the dimensions depicted on the datasheet into the form - Ensure all fields are filled. Once done, please click on Generate Footprint.

**The form recognizes all dimensions on millimeters**

Step 4
Presto! The created footprint will be available for your personal use on the part page. You will be able to download it in all supported formats.


NOTE:
The InstaBuild Wizard is currently only available on selected parts with common IPC standard packages (like SOIC and QFN for example).


If the InstaBuild Wizard is available for a component, you will see the "Build Symbol" and/or "Build Footprint" buttons mentioned above.

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