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Jenine Killebrew

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Aug 3, 2024, 3:25:53 PM8/3/24

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I need a PCB footprint for TMUX136. I found that the data sheet does not contain this information but that TI supplies this in a .bxl format which is to be translated by UltraLibrarian into library files for my CAD package, which is Altium. That's a great idea and would be very convenient if it worked. However, it doesn't. I run UltraLibrarian to create the Altium script files, I follow all of the readme directions and upon trying to execute the script Altium gives me the error: "Undeclared identifier: GetFontID". Then it sets a breakpoint in the script and the only way to get out of the situation is to stop the script. I can't step past, I can't edit the script, I am stuck.

How do I get a footprint for this device? I attempted a dxf export as a workaround, but the dxf that UltraLibrarian created was... sub-standard. I have to say that this would have been a better-executed idea if you'd left footprint drawings in the data sheets and supplemented (instead of replacing) that information with this automatic-generation method. Then at least I'd have a backup source of information.

I only hav AD 18.1.9 at hand but I'm not aware of changes by Altium regarding importing models. We are not aware of other engineers with this issue.
Are you following these steps: _designer.htm ? This worked on my version and it should also work with 19.1

Let us know if this resolves your issue.

i followed the steps that are explained in the ultralibrarian link. However, no success. Then I installed the latest version of UL (8.3.122) - before I had a version from late october installed - and I don't know what changed, but upon starting the UL script in Altium, it actually threw a note, saying there was a problem with the FontManager (or something similar) resulting in misaligned fonts later on.

Can I get the Altium Library for the nRF52840? I downloaded the Altium reference design but when I try to create a library for this design Altium indicates it cannot be created and I tried it on two different computers. I assume Nordic has an Altium Library that contains this part coded properly that would save me lots of time.

In the reference project there is a file called nrf52840_qiaa.IntLib. This is a library file which should contain all the components used in the reference design. Have you tried installing it? If that doesn't work could you try installing the library file included in the nRF52840 preview kit HW files (pca10056.IntLib).

Have you tried Ultra Librarian? I wanted to let you know that you can also get the Altium symbol and footprint for the nRF52840 for free from Ultra Librarian at the following link: app.ultralibrarian.com/.../4867347. Ultra Librarian is a great source for millions of pre-built PCB library parts and is vendor neutral allowing you to download symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D STEP models in your choice of over 20 CAD tools. Visit our website to learn more: www.ultralibrarian.com/