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**3v0** · 4th July 2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebits

I Just DL a copy and will try it out, I am sure it is like most. I noticed the website has a library section. Have you encountered many errors in the symbols from the user lib section?

Thanks

No but others have found errors.
Unless a part is rarely used I think people would report problems.
Maybe I have been lucky.

Mikebits · 4th July 2008, 07:08 AM

Using latest Eagle.
Shoot, I ran into the same issue. I looked into the settings, I have auto junction set to on. I placed 3 devices on the page, connected two pins from device A to device B, then tried to connect a pin from device C to the wire from A to B and no visible junction dot.
I then right clicked wire at device C, clicked on properties and named the net as Fred. Then I checked attributes of wire A to B, it also had the net name Fred, so I know they are connected, but no dot is seen. So how do I make that darn dot visible?

Mikebits · 4th July 2008, 07:20 AM

Ok, here is a test schematic. I just used the wire cmd, no dot.

???

HellTriX · 4th July 2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebits

Ok, here is a test schematic. I just used the wire cmd, no dot.

???

Ok good, I'm not the only one

I looked for options to auto junction dots but couldn't find anything.
I did zip up the schematic but guess its not required now.
Side note: I use Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit edition in case there may
be a bug while in this OS.

**3v0** · 4th July 2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebits

Ok, here is a test schematic. I just used the wire cmd, no dot.
???

Do not draw wires. Use the net command and draw nets. Icon three down from T (for Text).

HellTriX · 4th July 2008, 09:35 AM

Awh! K there we go

Thanks!

Pommie · 4th July 2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3v0

Do not draw wires. Use the net command and draw nets. Icon three down from T (for Text).

I learnt something new today.

I have always used the wire command in the past. I'm now wondering what use is the wire command except to confuse!

Mike.

**3v0** · 4th July 2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pommie

I learnt something new today.

I have always used the wire command in the past. I'm now wondering what use is the wire command except to confuse!

Mike.

I agree. There is a similar problem in the board editor. Most people who learn the system via trial and error will stumble into these things. It is best to start with a tutorial.

Mikebits · 4th July 2008, 09:54 PM

Thanks 3V0, you da man

Now if i can just figure out the purpose of that wire cmd. The help explains it as:
Function
Adds wires (tracks) to a drawing.
Well that explains it...

**3v0** · 4th July 2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebits

Thanks 3V0, you da man

Now if i can just figure out the purpose of that wire cmd. The help explains it as:
Function
Adds wires (tracks) to a drawing.
Well that explains it...

I suggest you ignore it. Both in the schematic editor and in the board editor. Use the net command to draw wires on the schematic and route to places the traces in the board layout.

Mikebits · 5th July 2008, 01:12 AM

But..but... It is just bugging me, I have to know. There must be a reason

But you are right. Ignore it may be best thing. But still...

**3v0** · 5th July 2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebits

But..but... It is just bugging me, I have to know. There must be a reason

But you are right. Ignore it may be best thing. But still...

If you worked through the tutorials you might find out. Our you could ask on the EagleCad mailing list.

I would like to figure out a way to add VSS and VDD layers witout buying the $500 package. Not that I need it. I just want to play

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4th July 2008, 07:08 AM	(permalink)
Mikebits	Using latest Eagle. Shoot, I ran into the same issue. I looked into the settings, I have auto junction set to on. I placed 3 devices on the page, connected two pins from device A to device B, then tried to connect a pin from device C to the wire from A to B and no visible junction dot. I then right clicked wire at device C, clicked on properties and named the net as Fred. Then I checked attributes of wire A to B, it also had the net name Fred, so I know they are connected, but no dot is seen. So how do I make that darn dot visible?

4th July 2008, 09:35 AM	(permalink)
HellTriX	Awh! K there we go Thanks!

4th July 2008, 09:54 PM	(permalink)
Mikebits	Thanks 3V0, you da man Now if i can just figure out the purpose of that wire cmd. The help explains it as: Function Adds wires (tracks) to a drawing. Well that explains it...

5th July 2008, 01:12 AM	(permalink)
Mikebits	But..but... It is just bugging me, I have to know. There must be a reason But you are right. Ignore it may be best thing. But still...