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How to use InstaBuild for symbols and footprints?

A guide to create symbols and footprints using InstaBuild

Written by Ron Publico

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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