--- "Symanski, Jerry SPAWAR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gentlemen, I am currently involved in the all too familiar task of
> choosing an EDA tool for our group.
I would suggest that the majority of designed in problems in hardware
really fall back to how much control you can wield over your
sch
Ian,
We took a poll and Protel is number two in worldwide installations (behind
PADS).
We have no information if Protel is gaining or losing seats, we just know
they are the second most popular CAD tool in the EDA industry. I just wish
they would show up at more trade shows and get more exposure
Mira,
You are correct.
I contacted the PCAD sales rep and he confirmed the following (which is good
news):
Thank you for contacting Altium Sales and Support.
The PADS to P-CAD translator currently supports these versions:
- PowerPCB® V1, V1.1, V1.5, V2, V3.0, V3.5. V4.0
- PADS® Perform
- PA
Tom,
Why is your company including Protel in its library offerings? Are you
detecting a rising presence in the market or what?
Protel has hardly been considered a significant player in the US in the
past. Stronger in Aust/NZ and Europe and some fairly good penetration in
Asia I think (not sur
Actually, Tom, this kind of dialogue has been part and parcel within
PEDA since its inception.
> -Original Message-
> From: Tom Hausherr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> ...I'm not accustomed to
> discussing alternate CAD tools on a specialized listserver.
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Jerry,
It all depends on you and the PCB designs you are
doing.
If you've been using Protel, DXP2004 would be easier
for you. You'll spend some time in learning it but not
so much time and troubles when translating the old
files.
If all of you are new to PADS, you'll have to spend
time for learni
Hi,
PCAD can import PADS v4 PCB files.
I haven't done it myself but this topic was discussed
in the PCAD forum.
Mira
--- Tom Hausherr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> John,
>
> It would be really great if Altium Protel & PCAD had
> a PADS V4 or V5 import.
>
>
> Altium has been dragging this issu
John,
I'm still not as to the DXF into Schematic issue, don't recall having any
response as to whether I am an isolated case or 2004 is quirky in this area.
I recall it used to work fine in 99SE. The flaw in the PADS ASCII in is the
same for 99SE and 2004, I won't allow the To/Bottom assembly laye
PH,
Yes, the IPC-7351 specification is starting the ball rolling on a 3D
Modeling standard.
What PCB Libraries has done to introduce this is making a dedicated layer to
illustrate the Maximum Component Outline with a 1 micron line that is used
for IDF export. The trick to this is to not put anyt
PH- We review all of our boards in 3D (Unigraphics). It's usually a PITA
with either myself extruding each part one by one, or the mech engineer
doing it and cursing me for not giving him better models. But, it's one
of those things that need to be done. Just wish it was more streamlined.
Bruce N
Tom,
Is anything being done to standardize 3D modeling for PCB layout? One thing
I think Altium leads the pack on is closing the loop to mechanical layout
(3D modeling). Protel is similar to PADS with the Z height but they have
gone one better, you can map a 3D model to your library part so that
Protel Hell wrote:
If your people are familiar
with Protel and the staff is stable you might want to stick with Protel.
Did you have a change of heart Protel Hell or do I need a new prescription
for my glasses?
Hamid
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Jerry,
I use Protel & PADS, and also Orcad to a smaller extent. Specctra too.
The thing you cannot ignore is the fact that you have people who are used to
using a particular CAD. Are they willing to change? If not, it does not
matter if you choose the perfect CAD, if they do not learn it and use
Brian,
You can get IPC-2581 Neutral CAD database format from www.ipc.org.
You can get IPC-7351 information from several places.
http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?pageid=6.4.4.3
Or you can download many documents from www.PCBLibraries.com Download Center
Documents section.
You can also get a
> -Original Message-
> From: Leon Heller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 28 June 2004 07:15
> To: Protel EDA Forum
> Subject: Re: [PEDA] Recommendations please! -- DXP2004 - PADS
> - Expedition
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Tom Hausherr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "'Protel E
Shoultz, Ron J wrote:
DATE : 06-27-2004 Sunday 1630
SUB : P2004, create footprint in pcblib, place pad, designator.
To : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm in P2004, pcblib.
I'm creating a footprint.
I place pad.
I double click on pad, bring up properties.
Th
Brian Guralnick wrote:
Where can I get info on the IPC-2581 & IPC-7351 standards?
IPC-7351 is not released yet. You can get latest draft from:
http://www.ipc.org/committeedetail.asp?Committee=1-13
IPC-2581 is released and can be acquired from:
http://webstds.ipc.org/2581/2581.htm
Indrek
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Indrek
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Hausherr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Protel EDA Forum'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 4:33 AM
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Recommendations please! -- DXP2004 - PADS - Expedition
> John,
>
> It would be really great if Altium Protel & PCAD had a PAD
Where can I get info on the IPC-2581 & IPC-7351 standards?
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Brian Guralnick
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