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I made a part in eagle with vias using a set diameter (smaller then auto), but when I use the part on a board, the vias go back to having a diameter of auto. any ideas?

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The left window shows the board view of the vias and the right shows the library view of the same vias.

EDIT: ok I can change the via pad sizes by changing Restring Pad values in Design Rules, but it changes it for all components ignoring what I set up in the library. This causes all pads for all parts to become thin, instead of just for the ones I need.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Perhaps forced by the rules settings you have in effect for the board? \$\endgroup\$
    – Chris Stratton
    Commented Feb 21, 2013 at 15:46

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You are letting the DRC settings override the diameter. Use the "as defined in library" (or something like that, can't remember the exact name) setting. That's what it's for.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ I only see the option for "as defined in library" for Pads. just to be clear, these options would be in the DRC settings right? \$\endgroup\$
    – waspinator
    Commented Feb 21, 2013 at 17:38
  • \$\begingroup\$ I believe it is called "restring" \$\endgroup\$
    – Chetan Bhargava
    Commented Feb 21, 2013 at 21:41
  • \$\begingroup\$ I see it now, thanks. It seems that it changes all pad sizes instead of just the ones I set in the library. Is there any way to set minimums and maximums without actually setting the % size itself, and keep it 'as in library'? \$\endgroup\$
    – waspinator
    Commented Feb 21, 2013 at 22:09

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