PADS · PCB Design · 02
Separating Parts and Symbols
Treating schematic symbols, pin names, electrical roles, and PCB geometry as one object makes revisions brittle. I separated the logical part from its physical decal.
What I checked first
Treating schematic symbols, pin names, electrical roles, and PCB geometry as one object makes revisions brittle. I separated the logical part from its physical decal.
Source view
Verified image and track references are used here.
Implementation path
Only the saved configuration and processing sequence are shown.
Key terms
- part
- symbol
- pin mapping
- library
Review sequence
- part
- symbol → pin mapping
- library
Official references
The PADS captures are my saved work screens. KiCad and Siemens documents are linked only when comparing equivalent concepts.