Brad, we do linking in a different way, using footprint and other info to extract the part's stock code from the database. That is then used to create BOM. You are doing it the other way around, to manage your design.
As for the Bob's "long winded" explanation, it has more points then the initial post. As a design rule, we don't update SCH from PCB, so can't comment on that. On the other hand, if you update PCB from SCH or reload the netlist and tick 'Update footprints', your footprints will be updated with the latest info from the PCB library. I did that couple of weeks ago, after the major changes in our PCB library and it works. Hope Bob does not break his keyboard now ;-) Regards, Igor -----Original Message----- From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2002 4:39 AM To: 'Protel EDA Forum' Subject: Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want Igor, what I meant by being linked is that we link our schematics to our company MRP database. Through the linking we set the schematic symbols value, tolerance, working voltage and footprint(land pattern). After linking, linking will only stuff data into the partfields, we run one of Geoff Harland's servers to stuff the footprint(land pattern) into the schematic's footprint field from the partfield it was linked to. Therefore we do not have to manually set the footprint/landpattern, we are not limited to the dropdown list or manually typing the footprint field information. The second benefit is that we don't have stupid footprint mismatches usually accompanying manual entry/selection of footprints. Having never worked as a service bureau myself, my understanding of some of Bob's issues was lagging. Thanks to his "long winded" explanation, I can now appreciate the issue that he was raising. I am not sure if your work is similarly effected but this would seem to be an issue largely divided amongst service bureaus and captive shops. I am not sure that a single operation/function would ever satisfy the desires of both camps. I do concur that the limitation of 4 footprints in a Protel schematic symbol is too limiting. A figure of at least 10 would be more reasonable and even a limitless number would not be unreasonable for the manner in which some people desire to work. With the linking function, I am satisfied with one footprint but only because we link the footprint information into the schematic from an outside source. Sincerely, Brad Velander. Lead PCB Designer Norsat International Inc. Microwave Products Tel (604) 292-9089 (direct line) Fax (604) 292-9010 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.norsat.com Check out our fall promotion at www.norsat.com. Limited quantities. Sale ends December 24, 2002. Contact your Account Manager or call 1-800-NII-4LNB or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Igor Gmitrovic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 5:28 PM > To: Protel EDA Forum > Subject: Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want > > > Brad, > <SNIP> > > When you say you are linked, what exactly do you mean? > > Hope you have a good one, too. > > Regards, > > Igor Gmitrovic > R&D Engineer > HPM Industries Pty Ltd > > Ph: ++ 61 2 9207 9550 > Fax: ++ 61 2 9207 9554 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
