PCB Library Expert version 2013 software takes component data and automatically creates footprints and 3D models based on predefined settings. Now includes a Footprint Designer module, allowing users to create footprints for non-standard components with asymmetrical, arbitrary-style leads. Reportedly enables users to create footprints for 9 of 10 components used in a typical project. IPC now distributes the tool, along with library documentation consisting of 5,000 components. Outputs to formats readable by Allegro, OrCAD PCB, OrCAD Layout, CADint, Altium, DesignSpark, Expedition, PADS Layout, Cadstar, CR-5000, Pantheon, Pulsonix, P-CAD, Ultiboard, Target 3001!, Eagle, DipTrace and Board Station, with 3D STEP and SoloPCB in development. Library Expert Lite is free and outputs to the CAD formats mentioned above.

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