> By the way, if someone here has the time and expertise > to write some kind of review about EDA software like > this for the Chipdir it would be appreciated.
I did some thing like that for Chip Center about two years ago, I'm sure many of the links no longer work. http://www.chipcenter.com/circuitcellar/september99/c99r8.htm > And I might also be able to get you commercial EDA > software (for free) to review... Here is a 'gotcha' I just ran in to with Protel 99 or what ever they call them self now. They make a big deal about how many parts are in their libraries. I tried to place a dual op-amp schematic symbol, what I got was a square box with four leads on the left and two leads on the right. Totally useless. They just came out with Protel DXL I'd be happy to have a free version to review. ;-) I've not found any schematic capture program that can produce as good looking drawings as the free XCircuit program. Not a lot of libraries and it is a bit rough around the edges when it comes to PCB layout support but those problems are being worked on. -- Author: Bob Paddock INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB CHIPDIR-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
