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ation on <br>> a component. E.g. symbol(s), footprint(s), value(s), spi=
ce model, 3D <br>> models, notes, data sheets, ...<br><br>Actually, tha=
t=E2=80=99s one of the things about Eagle I really dislike. I like separa=
tion between footprints and symbols.<br><br></blockquote><p><br></p><p>I h=
ave the library of components which I have in my shack together with order=
ing numbers from several vendors - TME, Farnell etc. For me the best way t=
o design something is to use only components from that library. I had seve=
ral times drawn something and later I found that some components can not b=
e ordered. Or I used generic NPN transistor with generic SOT23 footprint a=
nd pins did not match. So I did my work twice. What is the beauty in such =
approach to have separated everything ?</p><p><br></p><blockquote></blockq=
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