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How to import into DesignSpark PCB?
How to import into DesignSpark PCB?

A guide on how you can import SnapEDA libraries, .dsl files, to DesignSpark PCB

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Written by Ron Publico
Updated over a year ago

Follow these steps to import into DesignSpark PCB:

Extract files to your preferred path

  1. Extract the .zip file

  2. In DesignSpark PCB, go to File > Libraries or click the Libraries icon on the File bar.

To import the symbol

  1. Click on the Schematic Symbols tab

  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have

  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library

  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file

  5. Select the .dsl file and click Open

  6. Select the default Technology File

To import the footprint

  1. Click on the PCB Symbols

  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have

  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library

  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file

  5. Select the .dsl file and click Open

  6. Select the default Technology File (Double-Sided)

To import the part

  1. Click on the Components tab

  2. Create a new library by clicking on New Lib... or choose an existing library that you have

  3. Browse to your preferred folder and save the new library

  4. Click on Add File and browse to the folder where you extracted the contents from the zip file

  5. Select the .dsl file

  6. Close the Library Manager

  7. Go to your Schematic or PCB Design

  8. From the Menu bar, go to Add > Component (F3) and select the component from your library

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