The Profile File is used in the PCB design editor as a starting point for new PCB Designs.
Generally, the Profile File will contain the board outline, build/manufacturing information, text, drawing blanks and mounting holes. A full list of the contents allowed in the Profile File is shown below.
Items which are available in PCB Profile Files:
- Board
- Origins
- Dimensions
- Templates
- Documentation Symbols
- Components (such as standard connectors along the edge of the board).
- Areas
- Copper
- Documentation Shapes
- Mounting Holes
- Text
- Text Callouts
- Bitmaps
- Attributes
Using Technology Files and Profile Files together:
Any styles which contain technology information which appear in the technology will be matched where it has the same name or the same value. If the Profile has a technology style or value which does not exist, it will add the new style.
Related Topics
Default Profiles | Load Profile | Save Profile | Select Profile | Technology