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To import an Eagle library file into DEX click the Tools→Import→ button.
DEX will combine the part schematic symbols and the footprints (if found) into a single DEX part.
Eagle import dialog
Source Directory
Enter the directory containing the Eagle libraries.
Target Directory
Enter the target directory for the converted parts.
Recursive Search of Source Directory
Check to search the source directory and all it's child directories for Eagle libraries.
Compress Part Files
Check to automatically compress the resulting DEX parts. This is highly recommended and will save you over 90% of the disk space for uncompressed files.
Optimize for DEX
Check to have terminal magnets and parametric footprints automatically created for each part whenever possible.