> Regarding the questions about 3D and autorouter, what parts of Protel do > you actually use? > > - Schematic YES > - PCB YES > - Powerprint YES > - CAM Manager YES > - Simulator NO, but I may soon. I think this is an important feature. > - Autorouter YES, needs improvement > - 3D Viewer NO, not until it becomes usable. > - PLD NO, scrap it. Chip vendors have their own systems which are excellent (Lattice, Xilinx) and are free. > - Arrange Components NO > - Autoplacer NO, this is good only if you are designing memory boards. > - PCB Miter NO, I don't even know what it's for. > - Signal Integrity NO, but I may try it someday if it's any good. > - Database Link NO
You forgot CAMtastic. I have used it once, not enough to have mastered it, but it was useful for post-processing and verifying the Gerbers that Protel produced. I was glad to have it. Best regards, Ivan Baggett Bagotronix Inc. website: http://www.bagotronix.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Edi Im Hof <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 1:17 PM Subject: [PEDA] Protel usage > > Hi all > > Regarding the questions about 3D and autorouter, what parts of Protel do > you actually use? > > There are several tools lingering arround: > > - Schematic > - PCB > - Powerprint > - CAM Manager > - Simulator > - Autorouter > - 3D Viewer > - PLD > - Arrange Components > - Autoplacer > - PCB Miter > - Signal Integrity > - Database Link > > What else do we have? > > > I actually use only: > - Schematic > - PCB > - Powerprint > - CAM Manager > > > > Edi Im Hof * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
