PCB designers often tell us that they select electronic components for their designs based on whether they can find symbols and footprints for them. To some extent it makes sense: the investment that goes into making CAD models is significant, and can instantly derail progress on a design. Of course, it’s also human nature to prefer the path of…
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Easier ways to give feedback on CAD parts
It it now easier to view or add feedback on CAD models with our new commenting system. When we initially launched the Comments section, it was required to down-vote a part in order to be able to enter a comment. However, the feedback we received was that it would be useful to be able to point out certain…
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Request a CAD Symbol or Footprint in Two Clicks!
Did you know that you can request a CAD symbol or footprint on SnapEDA in as little as two clicks? Once a request has been made, members in our community often upload them within one week. All CAD symbols and footprints currently export to OrCad, Allegro, Altium, Eagle, Pulsonix, PADS and Kicad. Watch this video to…