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BluePrint Q&A

Below is a collection of all the BluePrint bp-questions-answers from our DataFlows eNewsletter. Additional helpful information can be viewed in BluePrint-PCB Tech Tips .

Why are my split/mixed planes in my PADS design not displayed in BluePrint?

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How do I Edit an Imported PDF document in BluePrint?

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How do I display a side view of my board standing vertically?

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When I import PADS ASCII I sometimes get a warning that “teardrops are not supported”, why?

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How do I add Rails to my Panel in BluePrint? How do I add Web Route Segments and Mill Tabs to the Panel away from the Board Outline?

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Can I run a Visual Basic Script from a menu in BluePrint?

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Can I setup options and share them with my group?

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Can I change precision of the drill sizes in the drill chart?

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Can I add rows and columns to Feature Control Frame?

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Can I create new drill symbols to be used in BluePrint?

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Can I control how the Parts List splits when generated across more than one sheet?

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Can I create a Part List with one row per reference designator?

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Can I create a template that always displays the SST layer for each CAD design I import?

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Can I display Component Attribute Text on a PCB View?

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Can I draft, save, and reuse a drawing detail in BluePrint?

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Can I modify the Drill Chart to add new columns and attributes?

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Can you save and share BluePrint settings?

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What is the difference between BluePrint’s drawing types?

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