How to create a package for a solder pad?

[engineeringWNXXJ]

I'm trying to create multiple variations of a pad size so that if I need a pad smaller I can change it in the properties, instead of creating and inserting a whole new part. In the part file for the component I have the two devices already made with the same symbol but a different footprint. I believe in order to be able to switch parts you have to have a package for each configuration.

How do you create a package based on a solder pad? All of the options I see won't work, as I just need a rectangular pad. 

Any help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[prasenjit.mondal · Accepted solution]

@engineeringWNXXJ Hi, hope you are doing well.

If I understand correctly you have footprint in your library with different pad sizes. If that is the case you can create a 3D package by right clicking on the footprint and select "Create 3D Model" context menu. It will import footprint in 3D package workspace where you can insert/draw 3D model into the document and after this step click Finish to complete the 3D package. Feel free to reach out if you face any problem.

[engineeringWNXXJ]

This worked!

The problem i'm having now is that I cant change the part package to a different package in the schematic. I could have sworn I saw that it was possible. Is the only way to change to a different package for the same part to delete the part and import the other part package?

Thanks,

[prasenjit.mondal]

Can you try the following?

• Update your design with latest libraries using the following toolbar option in Schematic or PCB design document.

• Replace the package by right clicking on the part and select desired package from "Package" menu.

Hope it helps.