# advanced **URL:** https://forum.fritzing.org/c/advanced/15.md [Latest](https://forum.fritzing.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fritzing.org/categories.md) --- ## [Fritzing-Schematic an Inkscape extension - released](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-schematic-an-inkscape-extension-released/13394)
**Author:** [@just\_randy](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/just_randy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-schematic-an-inkscape-extension-released/13394 "2025-01-28T07:07:54Z")
Hi all! I have been working on an extension for Inkscape to create rectangular schematic symbol .svg files for use in Fritzing. I think I created a useful tool to speed up creation of schematic symbols, and now I want t… --- ## [About the advanced category](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/about-the-advanced-category/25)
**Author:** [@andre](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/andre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/about-the-advanced-category/25 "2015-11-06T13:22:32Z")
advanced features and usage of fritzing --- ## [Is it possible to create not circular solderpads but flattend pads?](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-not-circular-solderpads-but-flattend-pads/34311)
**Author:** [@GeNoS](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/GeNoS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/is-it-possible-to-create-not-circular-solderpads-but-flattend-pads/34311 "2026-07-12T01:50:57Z")
Because I want more room between the solderpads (normally they are circular) I’m looking for flattened pads. They look similair to an egg. Is this possible? --- ## [Aligning PCB features with external constrants](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/aligning-pcb-features-with-external-constrants/34133)
**Author:** [@JLHaine](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/JLHaine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/aligning-pcb-features-with-external-constrants/34133 "2026-05-27T08:12:48Z")
I have been designing a couple of small PCBs that carry some LEDs, photodiodes, and screw holes, all of which which need to align with holes in a 3D printed block. Two things make this unnecessarily hard. (Using v 1.06) … --- ## [Problem with junction cable in tab "platine d'essais"](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/problem-with-junction-cable-in-tab-platine-dessais/33899)
**Author:** [@Taratata2026](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Taratata2026)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/problem-with-junction-cable-in-tab-platine-dessais/33899 "2026-03-15T14:20:07Z")
Hello everyone, I’m having a problem with the “Breadboard” tab. I followed this video, working on the “Schematic View” tab. “Fritzing Advanced Tips & Tricks - pt2” in youtube I’m having trouble connecting several wir… --- ## [Can anyone help me create this circuit?](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-anyone-help-me-create-this-circuit/33513)
**Author:** [@franiuxd12](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/franiuxd12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-anyone-help-me-create-this-circuit/33513 "2025-12-08T20:11:44Z")
i dont really need the specs so precise i just need the connections and names of the parts with their specs written on the part label the faster the better --- ## [Inicio Fritzing](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/inicio-fritzing/17408)
**Author:** [@ffama](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/ffama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/inicio-fritzing/17408 "2025-05-12T16:56:10Z")
Hola ! Tengo inconvenientes con el inicio. Al arrancar queda trabado con el siguiente mensaje " Cargando esquematico nuevo" (con avance 14%) y no avanza mas. Como puedo solucionarlo? Muchas gracias --- ## [Gerber export configuration](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/gerber-export-configuration/24717)
**Author:** [@TRST](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/TRST)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/gerber-export-configuration/24717 "2024-08-24T18:41:37Z")
Hi all, The gerbers exported by Fritzing seem to use a different amount of decimals for different files. For example, here is a very simple copper top and associated drill file. Copper top: G04 This is an RS-274x fil… --- ## [Github parts repo problems](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/github-parts-repo-problems/18675)
**Author:** [@vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/vanepp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/github-parts-repo-problems/18675 "2023-03-24T16:20:57Z")
As usual github is getting the better of me. @fai @microMerlin can either of you see what I am missing here? I’m trying to access the files that Kjell committed yesterday. I have a local parts repository which looks l… --- ## [How to connect boards with wire flat ribbon cable](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-to-connect-boards-with-wire-flat-ribbon-cable/16340)
**Author:** [@spassignat](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/spassignat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-to-connect-boards-with-wire-flat-ribbon-cable/16340 "2022-09-13T19:31:28Z")
Hello, I got a case with multiple boards, and wish to connect them together using a wire flat ribbon jumper cable, like this: Here is a sketch example: As this connection is not standardized (not like computer … --- ## [What is "taxonomy" in the fzp file?](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/what-is-taxonomy-in-the-fzp-file/14500)
**Author:** [@jasonc](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/jasonc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/what-is-taxonomy-in-the-fzp-file/14500 "2021-11-29T05:37:39Z")
there is an element in some fzp files called “taxonomy”, e.g.: \part.dip.14.pins\ what is this used for and what is the significance of the value? a quick scan shows this as the full list of values t… --- ## [How to change the icon of a Bin/"Sortiment"](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-to-change-the-icon-of-a-bin-sortiment/14302)
**Author:** [@codeflsgruen](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/codeflsgruen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/how-to-change-the-icon-of-a-bin-sortiment/14302 "2021-11-08T14:22:33Z")
I can create a new “Bin” (this is in German a “Sortiment”) - a collection of parts. I want to change the icon (default: six corner symbol) to my own one. How can I do it? And it should be exported with “Export Bin”. BTW… --- ## [Gerber export failing](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/gerber-export-failing/13673)
**Author:** [@spassignat](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/spassignat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/gerber-export-failing/13673 "2021-08-19T14:08:39Z")
Hello, I’m exporting two boards with similar contour, only dimensions are different. One is exported well, the other one contour is not closed. (Fritzing 0.9.3) These contours are produced with generated svg files, whi… --- ## [Importing PCB traces](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/importing-pcb-traces/13448)
**Author:** [@Mick\_H](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Mick_H)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/importing-pcb-traces/13448 "2021-08-05T10:44:35Z")
Hello I’m completely new to electronic drawing software. I’ve always used pencil & paper, and lots of it! Sometimes I use AutoCad to produce a professional looking drawing at the end of the process. The whole thing is v… --- ## [Fritzing-Schematic an Inkscape extension](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-schematic-an-inkscape-extension/12914)
**Author:** [@just\_randy](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/just_randy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-schematic-an-inkscape-extension/12914 "2021-07-02T05:08:33Z")
Hi all! So I created an extension for Inkscape that generates a schematic symbol based on user input. Once you start this extension in Inkscape, a window opens for user input and has a couple of tabs. The Schematic Sym… --- ## [SVG Export of wires with bendpoints](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/svg-export-of-wires-with-bendpoints/13294)
**Author:** [@roboteach](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/roboteach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/svg-export-of-wires-with-bendpoints/13294 "2021-06-29T22:20:06Z")
Hi there, Today I was exporting a fritzing file which contains wires with bendpoints, aka segments, both curved and straight in the same wire, when I realized two things: The straight wire segments are exported as “li… --- ## [Centering text vertically in an svg](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/centering-text-vertically-in-an-svg/13186)
**Author:** [@vanepp](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/vanepp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/centering-text-vertically-in-an-svg/13186 "2021-06-14T21:54:50Z")
There is an alignment problem in text in schematic in this case. All lower case is aligned on the center of the pin: however changing the text to upper case changes the alignment slightly in Y. adding either ali… --- ## [SVG transparency renders a strange border/halo](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/svg-transparency-renders-a-strange-border-halo/13025)
**Author:** [@roboteach](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/roboteach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/svg-transparency-renders-a-strange-border-halo/13025 "2021-05-25T21:33:16Z")
Hi there! I was building a fritzing part adapting an SVG export from a KiCad PCB so I could draw a perfect-clean illustration with the typical layers: substrate(FR4), copper, soldermask and silkscreen. The idea was to c… --- ## [PCB cutouts help](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-cutouts-help/12132)
**Author:** [@a8ngus](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/a8ngus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-cutouts-help/12132 "2021-02-22T17:05:33Z")
Good day all . I have read some of the threads on cutouts on pcb’s using inkscape and fritzing but am having troubles getting it to work right. What I am trying to do is create a pcb shaped like the number 8 . Is there… --- ## [Logical part group in schematic view](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/logical-part-group-in-schematic-view/11326)
**Author:** [@spassignat](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/spassignat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/logical-part-group-in-schematic-view/11326 "2020-11-13T03:52:36Z")
In my projects I always have several “functional” group of component. Ex: Power in (mosfet, diodes, …) Command (relay, …) logic … So I would like to group these components together, maybe add a rectangle around them… --- ## [Other spacing than 0.1in for bend points](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/other-spacing-than-0-1in-for-bend-points/10641)
**Author:** [@fluidblue](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/fluidblue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/other-spacing-than-0-1in-for-bend-points/10641 "2020-08-17T20:08:14Z")
Hello, I am running into an issue when using the PCB view. I am using parts with pin spacing other than 0.1in (2.54mm), e.g. 0.05in (1.27mm). (The part is actually an SO16 IC). When using parts with lower pin spacing,… --- ## [Trying to make a 52 pin ecu connector part](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/trying-to-make-a-52-pin-ecu-connector-part/9948)
**Author:** [@sawboss](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/sawboss)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/trying-to-make-a-52-pin-ecu-connector-part/9948 "2020-06-13T05:55:48Z")
Hey Everyone, I am trying to design a PNP break out board for the 52 pin ecu connector. Fritzing doesnt have that connector so i am trying to import it into the software. I have the CAD drawing and dimensions from www.t… --- ## [Cartridge custom design](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cartridge-custom-design/9594)
**Author:** [@danihibari](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/danihibari)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cartridge-custom-design/9594 "2020-05-20T10:00:19Z")
Hello everyone. I’d like to ask for advice. I’m making a custom cartridge with a slightly out of the ordinary design. The goal, one day, is to get to the attached design (just for fun). How can I make an inscription (… --- ## [Open Source SVG Editor for new (custom) parts](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/open-source-svg-editor-for-new-custom-parts/7223)
**Author:** [@RobertHeller](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/RobertHeller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/open-source-svg-editor-for-new-custom-parts/7223 "2019-05-27T00:20:23Z")
In case anyone is interested, I have writted my own SVG Editor, specificly for creating SVG files for new, custom parts for Fritzing. Source code (Tcl/Tk) available on github at https://github.com/RobertPHeller/Fritzing… --- ## [Can I create a local shared collection of parts bins](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-i-create-a-local-shared-collection-of-parts-bins/7174)
**Author:** [@RobertHeller](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/RobertHeller)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-i-create-a-local-shared-collection-of-parts-bins/7174 "2019-05-02T16:48:41Z")
I am the system admin for the computers at a public library. The computers all run Linux (Ubuntu 18.04). I have installed Fritzing for use by library patrons. I want to import a collection of parts bins (specifically … --- ## [Creating custom PCB shapes - Top gets lost?](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/creating-custom-pcb-shapes-top-gets-lost/6273)
**Author:** [@berheavedtripod8](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/berheavedtripod8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/creating-custom-pcb-shapes-top-gets-lost/6273 "2019-01-08T18:03:43Z")
For a project, I’m trying to create a custom PCB that would have the rough size of an arduino uno shield but with some material removed to accomodate for some features on the arduino board I’m using. I’m creating my svg… --- ## [Making a small +5V copper-fill area](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/making-a-small-5v-copper-fill-area/6046)
**Author:** [@allanschwartz](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/allanschwartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/making-a-small-5v-copper-fill-area/6046 "2018-09-02T19:00:17Z")
I wanted to build a roughly triangular area copper-filled, tied to net +5V. Here is a portion of the schematic: \[59%20PM\] I wanted to tie the +5 on U2 (Vout), C17, and C18 on the YELLOW side together with a fairly lar… --- ## [Standardization of Fritzing part design](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/standardization-of-fritzing-part-design/5652)
**Author:** [@KingDarBoja](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/KingDarBoja)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/standardization-of-fritzing-part-design/5652 "2018-03-18T22:38:46Z")
:studio\_microphone: Fritzing Standards for good design :pen: Hello Fritzing community, I have been using the Fritzing on past university project (very few) and forgot about this software for some months, but now, while… --- ## [Making cut outs in PCB](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/making-cut-outs-in-pcb/592)
**Author:** [@AndyPhil](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/AndyPhil)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/making-cut-outs-in-pcb/592 "2018-01-03T22:36:16Z")
Hello, I am having trouble with cut outs in Frizting. Here is the board I am trying to design (except for the bogus LEDs), as seen in Fritzing: \[image\] ​ You see the board has a donut shape with a rectangular bulge… --- ## [Split internal elements in an array](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/split-internal-elements-in-an-array/4598)
**Author:** [@Old\_Grey](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Old_Grey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/split-internal-elements-in-an-array/4598 "2017-10-11T22:13:03Z")
Did anyone figure out how to split internal elements for parts that are in one part. I want to use the op-amp symbol in a twin op-amp LM358, but I want to split it so that the 2 internal elements are in different place… [Next page](https://forum.fritzing.org/c/advanced/15.md?page=1)