Re: gEDA-user: footprint at transformer

[Karel Kulhavy <clock@twibright.com>]

On Wed, Oct 27, 2004 at 10:49:39AM -0400, DJ Delorie wrote:
> 
> > 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.

But what should I put into the gschem symbol? I don't intend to make a PCB
for the transformer, but gsymcheck requires one.

Cl<