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How does a DesignSpark PCB PRO licence work?
A single DesignSpark PCB PRO licence key works like this: 1. Nature of licence: node-locked and perpetual, i.e. no expiry date. Licence transfer due to PC migration or change of existing hardware p...
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DesignSpark PCB Status - All Issues Resolved (Jan 2021)
CURRENT STATUS 06/01/2021 v9.0.3 DSPCB. All issues resolved. The issue with the DSPCB activation server has been fully resolved. You may still require an activation code if you failed to launch a...
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Enhance DSPCB (and Pro) to perform accurate component spacing checks with Placement Shapes.
The following is an indepth discussion from the DesignSpark article https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mind-the-gap-component-spacing-in-dspcb-and-pro Placement Shapes. Having considered the po...
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DSPCB (and Pro) Explanation of Component Spacing DRC Reports
The following is an indepth discussion from the DesignSpark article https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mind-the-gap-component-spacing-in-dspcb-and-pro It can be confusing at first as to what is ...
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What checks should I perform before having PCB produced?
DesignSpark PCB contains tools to check your PCB layout with the schematic diagram and the Design Rules. You are responsible for the correct connections in the schematic diagram and also that the c...
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What if the part I need doesn’t exist?
There are 2 options available to you if the part you need doesn’t exist; 1 – Create the model yourself using the FREE online PCB Library Wizard 2 – Let our experienced team create it for you, by su...
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How do I install and configure Library Loader?
To download and install Library Loader please visit this page. https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-part-library Download the zipped file and extract it to a temporary folder using your prefer...
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What settings should I use to produce power plane Gerber plots
DesignSpark PCB provides several options for the generation of Gerber plots for power planes and you must select and configure the options to meet your manufacturing requirements. An overview is pr...
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How can I remove an area of solder resist?
The solder resist layer can be edited to remove an area by adding a shape (resist exclusion). The resist can be removed but the default openings for pads cannot currently be removed, however this d...
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How can I create a custom opening in the solder mask?
DesignSpark PCB automatically adds openings in the solder mask for pads, however you may wish to add an opening for example under a power transistor tab to allow a copper area to act as a heatsink....