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Title: Can’t Find the Power Switch option on DIY Layout
Post by: syscokid on April 15, 2025, 12:15:22 pm
I’ve used DIYLC twice in the past for custom circuit board builds, and used it once for a comprehensive layout simulation. Currently I’m composing another layout and for the last two days I cannot figure out where that darn switch is!

Another bit of info to note: Also a couple of days ago, I installed DIYLC version 5.2.0 to replace version 4.3-something. Couldn’t find the power switch option on either version.
Title: Re: Can’t Find the Power Switch option on DIY Layout
Post by: EL34 on April 15, 2025, 12:41:36 pm
I don't know what switch you are looking forIf you have one in another .diy file, just copy and paste it to a different .diy file
Save it a building block
Title: Re: Can’t Find the Power Switch option on DIY Layout
Post by: acheld on April 16, 2025, 10:28:10 am
I don't recall a "power switch" in DIYLC.   There are several "micro switches" in the electromechanical section.   I looked at Robrob's site as well -- as he has been using DIYLC for quite some time -- and don't see any there.   He uses the micro switches.

If you need such a switch, you can draw one up, and save it.   
Title: Re: Can’t Find the Power Switch option on DIY Layout
Post by: syscokid on April 16, 2025, 01:27:10 pm
I don't recall a "power switch" in DIYLC.   There are several "micro switches" in the electromechanical section.   I looked at Robrob's site as well -- as he has been using DIYLC for quite some time -- and don't see any there.   He uses the micro switches.

If you need such a switch, you can draw one up, and save it.
Thanks. I did end up drawing one up with a couple connectivity dots. Turned out okay. Hopefully figuring out how to save it to the building blocks will be a lot easier.
Title: Re: Can’t Find the Power Switch option on DIY Layout
Post by: EL34 on April 17, 2025, 05:29:00 am
Just assemble your component with multiple components and shapes
Select everything
Right Click
Save as Building block