Re: [PEDA] Orcad schem part field for TOPSIDE or BOTTSIDE

2004-08-13 Thread Ian Wilson
On 05:07 PM 11/08/2004, Mira said: Ian, Yep. I agree. Users have been suggesting a number of things (on the DXP forum) that increase the ability to control layout from sch. Things like setting layers and being able to create classes (nets, components etc) in the sch. Maybe some of these

[PEDA] DXP to SE

2004-08-13 Thread Jim McGrath
Hello, I know this is not a dxp forum but I'm sure someone can help. Can someone Tell me how to save a dxp file back to SE? Is it as easy as file/save as/ version 4.0? Thanks, Jim McGrath CAD Connections, Inc. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a

[PEDA] Autorouter questions - DXP 2004?

2004-08-13 Thread Chris Fisher
I have a large? project I am trying to route with DXP 2004. This is my first project using DXP, although I have spent time with test designs and tutorials. The big SMT parts of my design are four 34x34 BGAs @ 1mm spacing and 24 160-pin 0.8mm spacing connectors. I am planning to escape two

Re: [PEDA] TOPSIDE or BOTTSIDEcomponent classes

2004-08-13 Thread edsi
All I create component classes in sch and transfer to pcb all of the time: 1. Make sure all of your components are placed on a workspace first. 2. Select the components on the schematic 3. Tools, SELECT PCB components 4 Add selected components to your class 5 Name you class top or bottom and

Re: [PEDA] DXP to SE

2004-08-13 Thread Joe Sapienza
you got it V4 is 99se - Original Message - From: Jim McGrath [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 9:44 AM Subject: [PEDA] DXP to SE Hello, I know this is not a dxp forum but I'm sure someone can help. Can someone Tell me how

Re: [PEDA] tests for Pb in solder

2004-08-13 Thread Dennis Saputelli
very sobering and interesting article in Printed Circuit Design and Manufacturing on this topic: the title is Why Lead-free Feels Like the End http://pcdandm.com/pcdmag/mag/0408/0408roi.pdf Dennis Saputelli -- ___

Re: [PEDA] tests for Pb in solder

2004-08-13 Thread Peter Smith
My last email seemed to take over 12 hours to appear on the list, if this one is the same its going to be a slow conversation :-o You're right, I haven't noticed the difference in a measly 3-4 years. I agree with your thoughts but it does indicate that it's not a complete disaster. I know

Re: [PEDA] DXP to SE

2004-08-13 Thread Jim Monroe
At 06:44 AM 8/13/2004, Jim McGrath wrote: I know this is not a dxp forum but I'm sure someone can help. Yes this IS a DXP forum as well as 99se and other versions. Can someone Tell me how to save a dxp file back to SE? Is it as easy as file/save as/ version 4.0? Joe already answered this but I

Re: [PEDA] tests for Pb in solder

2004-08-13 Thread Bagotronix Tech Support
One last thought, several people have pointed out that certain classes of equipment will be exempt i.e. Military, medical etc but if all the assemble companies have switched to lead free who is still going to do lead based assembly (and at what premium)? I know that once we have gone lead free