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Re: gEDA-user: footprint at transformer

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Subject: Re: gEDA-user: footprint at transformer
From: DJ Delorie <dj@delorie.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:49:39 -0400
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> I am making a power transformer symbol which doesn't have a single footprint.
> It is going to be probably connected to the PCB in two different places due to
> safety isolation distance. However gsymcheck complains that it doesn't have
> a footprint.
> 
> What should I do? Add an empty footprint?

If you mean the transformer is chassis-mounted, or has flying
connections, create a footprint that contains the pads the wires
connect to.  In PCB you can move the pads about independently, so you
can put them where you want them.

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