TO-220 7-Lead appears as DDPAK

[Peter_Bham]

I am trying out Multisim and Ultiboard 10.  When placing a OPA547T that has a TO220_7 Shape (Footprint) it appears as a Surface-Mount DDPAK.  Ultiboard identifies the part as a TO-220 but 3D preview and Layer info suggest otherwise.  Is anyone else suffering the same problem? 

Are there updated parts databases or the ability to import databases from other users?

I am new to PCB layout and design.  Being familiar with Workbench, Multisim / Ultiboard seems like the natural choice.  I have found adding and editing parts and footprints a challenge.  Eagle has large user generated databases which are appealing for a novice.  Does or will this package follow suite?  Is there a detailed tutorial for adding parts?  I have tried a few from Developer Zone but still struggle.

TIA.

Peter Agliata

[lacy]

I have been all over Ultibaord and I cannot find a way of importing another users database. I know Multisim has this capability. If there is a way to do this I haven't found it.

As far as the Component Creating Tutorial there are 2 options. On NI website there are user manuals for Ultiboard at this address:https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/374488c/resource/374488c.pdf Also, there should be a help file within Ultiboard that outlines pretty much step by step on how to creat custom parts and fototprints. There are other manuals available on the NI Website. Goto their home page at http://www.ni.com and on the front page you will see product manuals listed under the support column. Just keep clicking through until you find the manuals you need.

Have a Nice Day.

[kittmaster]

if you can open the UB file from someone else's project, you enable the component filter, select the part needed, and go to the database menu and just "add to database". All the data will come in that way.

Its a real pita but it works if you can do the above. I mentioned in another post to NI to have this option, I believe nestor has added it to the new features list......we'll see.....;)

[lacy]

Thanks Kittmaster. I forgot Utiboard had that capability that is why I didn't mention it in my post. See everyone learns or gets their memory refreshed from the forum.

Have a Nice Day.

[nestor-sg]

Peter,

I checked TI's datasheet and the footprint in Ultiboard is reflecting the SMD option as you mention. Based on the OPA547T package option in TI's datasheet it needs a THT footprint with 7 pins organized in a zigzag way.

I'm attaching a UB project file, inside you will find the new component I just created from scratch using the dimensions on the TI's datasheet packaging section, I also added the 3D info. Open the file, select the component and go to Tools >> Database >> Add selection to database so it will be added to your User database. I really encourage you to review the dimensions and spacing between pins since I did this footprint quickly and using the TI's datasheet info. I will file a report for R&D so they can have the footprint engineer check the IPC book and possibly review the footprint in Ultiboard.

I also encourage you to check the following link, it has information on how to create custom footprints in UB, and also how to add them in Multisim.

https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA03q000000YH7qCAG&l=en-US

I hope this helps...

[Peter_Bham]

That worked great.  Really appreciate everyones help.