EAGLE package sizes?

Using the EAGLE PCboard software, how does one know which case style to purchase as per schematic?
Presently need two electrolyte caps that I used a 085CS-!R case part number but what to order/cross with actual part to order??
The same goes for resistors?

The usual way is to decide the package footprint first, then order the parts and layout your PCB accordingly. Have a read on this E-book chap 5. It is for Orcad but discuss land patterns.
Complete PCB design using OrCad ... - Google Books

MrDeb

One thing that will make ETO a better and more useful place is better organization of information and questions.

You may have not noticed the Circuit Simulation & PCB Design forum. Either way you post is a better fit there then here.

Why do I care ? I asked EM for a similar forum some time ago. If it is not used or ignored it will go away.

Thanks.
3v0 (not a moderator)

MrDEB said:

Using the EAGLE PCboard software, how does one know which case style to purchase as per schematic?
Presently need two electrolyte caps that I used a 085CS-!R case part number but what to order/cross with actual part to order??
The same goes for resistors?

Click to expand...

open the schematic, go to File-export--partlist-- show the path and it would create a text file. you can open with MSword, or openoffice equivalent

it shows a tabulation
there you find the part wise package or style info. hope this helps

Didn't know there was another fourm for just cad programs?
Will post any Eagle stuff over there.
NOW for the important question?
I want to obtain a rechargeable battery pack, 4.5V Ni Cad (NimION too pricey) either AA, AAA or even C
Needs a plug to be able to remove from unit (thinking something like in a cordless phone battery pack. Is there a particular package or type of plug this is called? or do I just buy plug/sockets and Ni Cad batteries(perfer a pre made w/ plug battery pack but plug type package?

MrDEB said:

Using the EAGLE PCboard software, how does one know which case style to purchase as per schematic?

Click to expand...

In the schematic click the "I"-button (Information) and you get a pop-up window displaying all properties of the selected part. If you type in "board;" Eagle creates the board with the visible parts.

Presently need two electrolyte caps that I used a 085CS-!R case part number but what to order/cross with actual part to order??
The same goes for resistors?

Click to expand...

085CS is the name for the package of that cap. When you order parts there should be the package description for it available at the provider.

Boncuk