Thanks Steve and Ian! I re-installed printer drivers and re-installed Protel along
with deleting Protel files that do not uninstall. Everything seems to be working so
far.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc
Westerville, OH
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From: Ian Rozowsky [mailto:[EMAIL
causing Protel 99SE to no longer run? Additionally
I have repaired the database and still get Protel crashing.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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Sure, close your designs before exiting Protel and the next time you open Protel no
designs will be open.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:45 AM
To: protel forum
Subject: [PEDA
Circuits Packages (Data
Handbook IC26)- free from http://www-us2.semiconductors.philips.com/ (somewhere on
their website).
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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From: Ray Mitchell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:36 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED
know when a Database needs repaired?
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mes I just need to reference a schematic
rather than
do work. Thanks,
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I know you are an experienced user but did you try the repair DDB? Is the manual track
that can go anywhere tied to a net?
Jeff Adolphs
Westerville, OH
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From: Dennis Saputelli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 10:03 PM
To: Protel EDA Forum
never crashed but mostly ran well.
Jeff Adolphs
Westerville, Ohio
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From: Linh Pham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 2:21 PM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Client 3.2 Under Win2K?
Hi Rob,
Yes, I try and have same proble
tated the wrong way more than half the time.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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I don't know of any Protel 99SE footprints for snap-in caps. I just make my own from
the manufacturer's data sheet.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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From: Brian Guralnick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 04, 20
Oh yea! There's a lot of OZ type people in CA.
Jeff Adolphs
Westerville, OH
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From: JaMi Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 3:13 PM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Cc: JaMi Smith
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Protel EDA Forum... was adjacent component placeme
On the Dell I have a dos shell under start: programs: accessories: command prompt.
I don't know if the IT person set it up that way though.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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From: Frank Gilley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 4:56
Robert,
Good Morning!
Harsh! Protel works for me and I've got lots of projects in Protel. I can't switch
unless I can prove another software works better, costs no more than Protel, and
doesn't have a big learning curve.
Don't rain on our Protel parade. It's all we&#
Leo,
I do a split-plane going around only the pins I want to connect (similar to going
around picking up +15 pins and making room for the other split-plane to pick up -15).
I have also used fills but don't like that as well as split-planes.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics
Thank You! Robert!
I wish I had that 'special string .designator' suggestion for Mech Layer 1 (which I
use for a Component Layout
Drawing - for top side only PCB board layouts) a long time ago!
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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lem I have is when I create a Full Rack PCB (aprox 11 x 16.5)
I can only print 11x17 and the print is hard to read. I guess I could create a PDF or
print file and take it to a copy store and have it printed C Size, but I have never
tried it.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville,
reference.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:31 AM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] AutoCAD Export
Jeff,
yes some of us are still here.
Greetings to all Protel 99SE who have not gone to Protel DXP,
I just used the Export AutoCAD in Protel 99SE! It works!!! I created a DWG drawing!
What an improvement over Protel 3!
(I needed to show the board in AutoCAD for an inspection drawing - I normally use
Protel drawings)
Jeff Adolphs
Artie Johnson!! I wish I were young enough that I didn't know who he was!
"Laugh In" the show with the old man on the tricycle and the 60's orange and
yellows, right?
Jeff Adolphs
Westerville, Ohio
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From: JaMi Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent:
l EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Is forum traffic down?
Man, is Westerville a tech spot, or what? I have purchased several ROM
emulators from these guys http://www.gei.com/index.htm in your area.
As for Ivan's list, it's #3 for me.
Tony
> -Original Message---
I'm still here and very busy in recent days. My company has decided to stay with
Protel 99SE and not switch yet to DXP.
Jeff Adolphs
Westerville, Ohio
-Original Message-
From: Bagotronix Tech Support [mailto:techsupport@;bagotronix.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 5:11
Miker,
I would think you are correct with the polygon fill. Just like the case of a polygon
fill on the ground plane.
You could do a Gerber File to check the Soldermask.
Regards,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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From: Robison Michael R CNIN [mailto:[EMAIL
what you would like
- but I am happy with their quality and price):
http://www.milplex.com/
http://www.qualcirc.com/index.htm
http://www.deltacircuits.com/
http://www.eiconnect.com/Default.htm
Jeff Adolphs (former enlisted Navy 1979-1984: NARDAC, Washington DC, USS Piedmont
AD-17
I paid $300 for SMT Plus's SMT High Density Design and DFM Book. Very few footprints
but lots of good advice for getting started in SMT design and creating footprints.
Jeff Adolphs
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From: Bagotronix Tech Support [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, Augu
Thanks! I'll have to try 'print all documents' again.
Jeff Adolphs
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 11:40 AM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Antwort: pdf output
PDF Writer works fine with schem
I use PDFWriter instead of PDF Distiller. I don't use 'print all documents' Acrobat
can't understand that as far as I know. I print one page at a time (without any
problems). I combine the pages into one file using the Acrobat 'insert page'.
Jeff Adolp
get updated
unless you force it to browse for the file. I think its a Windows type of bug. Am I
wrong about this?
I will try to remember to use the Update PCB. Must I make sure the Rooms crap is
turned off??
Jeff Adolphs
www.lakeshore.com
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From: Abd ulRahman Lomax
Good Morning! I have a TO3 schematic part with pins 1, 2, 3. The TO3 footprint has
pins 1, 2, and two pin 3's. I thought this would work but the pin 3's do not have
netnames in the layout. Do I have to use a schematic and footprint pin 3A and pin 3B?
Regards,
Jeff Adolphs
www.lak
Miker,
right click on the pad, go to advanced, unclick the plated box.(Protel 99SE)
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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From: Robison Michael R CNIN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 3:25 PM
To: 'Protel EDA
two were laid off.
Regards,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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From: Abd ul-Rahman Lomax [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 1:34 PM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Re[3]: View PCB 3D
At 10:28 PM 2/7/2002 +10
store if anything craps
out. We avoided Compaq like the plague! I even avoided Hewlett Packard
because I couldn't remember who they merged with.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
www.lakeshore.com
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From: Bagotronix Tech Support [mai
ercerv.com
Regards,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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From: Peder K. Hellegaard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:39 AM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: [PEDA] SV: Win2000
What is PowerCerv ??
Peder
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software well. Software being: PowerCerv, AutoCAD 2000, MS Office
2000, MS Outlook, etc. RAM is 326 Meg which is more than I thought I
had.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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From: Sean James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 07
ve multiple sheets and need
the nets to connect to other pages. I also use a graphic oval as an
offpage symbol so the net label is what makes the connection.
Regards and have a Good Super Bowl Everyone (Go Patriots! btw it's not
fair the way the Rams are designed for indoor play),
Jeff Ad
http://www.garrettelec.com/ supplies small quantities of surface mount
parts. You can check stock online.
Jeff Adolphs
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From: Juha Pajunen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 7:37 AM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: [PEDA] Looking for a resistor
The security key is what worked for me (---).
Jeff
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From: Andrew Ircha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 8:19 AM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: Re: [PEDA] License number not accepted
What is the difference between the license co
Protel crashes (although I
haven't worked on Protel since using Database repair).
At this point I have been able to get work done in all software
programs. Time will tell whether I have other issues involved and I will
keep the info from the group in mind.
Jeff Adolphs
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well also (didn't do much with AutoCAD 2000 today
though).
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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Hello! I have had extended RAM removed from my computer thinking the RAM
was bad.
Computer is Compaq Ipaq, now with 64 meg of RAM, W2K.
Day One: no computer crashes.
Day Two: three Protel 99SE crashes. All three gave an error window
starting with something like: Access violation at address 004
When I export BOM files to a directory. One of the two files is empty:
either the *.xls or the *.cvs.
I think that is a bug. Fortunately the file which has data works well in
Microsoft Excel.
Jeff
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From: Tony Karavidas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, November 2
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From: Tim Fifield [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 2:18 PM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Footprint 215
Jeff,
Try: Design/Netlist Manager/Menu/Update Free Primitives From Component
Pads.
Tim
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From: Jeff Adolphs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
. How can I get the tab to be part of the net? Clicking
on the individual tracks and fills works but is a pain and the net
information goes away at some point, possibly on load netlist.
I have lived with the DRC errors but it is annoying.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
be the second day.
I wish I had suspected the memory but the crashes could be so
intermittent I was thinking software.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
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I use Rectangular Pads for Top Layer, Bottom Layer. Round Pads for
Internal Planes. I check the 'Use Pad Stack' to accomplish this at the
PCB footprint library level.
I don't need rectangular pads on the internal planes.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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Thanks to all for the advise!! I am convinced I have a hardware problem.
Even Microsoft Word crashed today (unrepeatable) twice doing routine
copy paste from AutoCAD and printing.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
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high opinion of Compaq (HP doesn't appear very smart
either). I have a high opinion of Dell.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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From: Bagotronix Tech Support [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 2:07 PM
To: Protel E
that not using compact the design results in
less Protel crashes (Do you want to save corrupted data or just quit?).
FYI AutoCAD 200 crashes:
The AutoCAD 2000 crash is the program completely disappears or states
something like there is a problem ending program now.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics
: So far I'm trying to keep the PCB at space 9 mil minimum,
trace of 9 mil minimum.
2. Will I save money by using a Via of 31_21 only when necessary and
using a Via of 50_28 everywhere else.
Thanks in advance!
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc
Westerville, Ohio
Off topic: Sorry I can't reply, off topic, off topic subject is off topic.
Late,
Jeff Adolphs
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From: Ted Tontis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 8:47 AM
To: Protel Forum (E-mail)
Subject: [PEDA] what changed
Besides me does a
l Creek Dr.,
Burnaby, B.C., V5C 6G9.
Tel. (604) 292-9089 direct
Fax (604) 292-9010
website www.norsat.com
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> From: Jeff Adolphs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 10:13 AM
> To: Protel EDA Forum (E-mail)
> Subject: [PEDA] Mill-Max P
differently, then you are hooped and
you need cross reference tool of some sort somewhere.
Brad Velander,
Lead PCB Designer,
Norsat International Inc.,
#300 - 4401 Still Creek Dr.,
Burnaby, B.C., V5C 6G9.
Tel. (604) 292-9089 direct
Fax (604) 292-9010
website www.norsat.com
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Good Day! Anyone know the pin numbering of Mill-Max PLCC68 socket
940-99-068-24-00 ?
The Mill-Max PCB Layout does not show the pin numbering and I do not have a
sample part.
Have a good weekend!
Regards,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Off-topic:
Did you have a good week? My wife
got to leave early to go
the pool (I'll make up the time tomorrow).
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
-Original Message-
From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 3:42 PM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] The Mysteries
>From the data sheet it looks like the hole size must be 0.028" since they
are showing the PCB layout and that hole size would work well with 0.050"
spacing. I'll bet the pin size is around 0.018".
I would want to see the part though since the data sheet is missing
import
ing I did yesterday because I didn't know
how to backup with Protel99SE ( and yes I have read the entire manual).
I hope your day goes much better than mine!
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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Hello! Is it possible to use Microsoft Excel as the Spreadsheet Editor
inside Protel 99SE?
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, United States of America
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, hide columns, and print with margins adusted, etc.)
BTW I enjoy the broad range of discussion of this forum. The banter, humor,
and information is entertaining and helpful.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
Ted,
If you mean a Protel ADV PCB v3.6, just use file open in Protel 99SE and the
file will be
converted to a new data base or windows file format (your choice).
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc
Westerville, Ohio, USA
www.lakeshore.com
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From: Ted Tontis
Hello! 1. How do I have Protel 99SE use MS Excel to open .cvs files in the
data base format?
2. How do I have Protel 99SE use MS Word to open .txt files in the
data base format?
Currently I export the files and open them with MS Excel and MS Word.
Sincerely,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore
Great! Thank You!
Jeff Adolphs
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From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 5:05 PM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] Net data missing from tracks
Jeff,
in the netlist manager, the menu button at the b
I have a PCB file with the net data missing from the tracks. Any way of
getting it back?
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc
Westerville, Ohio, USA
www.lakeshore.com
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no problem
with our software.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
www.lakeshore.com
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From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 2:41 PM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject: Re: [PEDA] file formats for PCB
AJ,
That's user community not sewer community! sorry, couldn't resist.
Do you have any problems with Data Base Files crashing? I was thinking
maybe the reason I had a data base corrupt was because I was using the
Windows File System. I want to use which ever is more stable.
Jeff Ad
ality in - quality out. Gerber simply does not supply enough data
and can be misinterpreted in many ways.
Dieter was very interesting and I did learn some things.
I looking forward to the next workshop I can attend. Probably
around 2011!!
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
very competitive market.
The IPC speaker was clearly frustrated that Gerber is still used when they
have
created must better software (IPC calls the software GenCAM 2001).
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
www.lakeshor
ndows file system because I can look at the file folder and see
what is going on.
2. With the data base format can you easily see that the Gerber Data has
been created? Also, is it easy to separate the files for sending to the
manufacturer?
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
file did not recognise the new file name for the .pcb file.
Am I missing anything?
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
www.lakeshore.com
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From: Jaurique, Brad [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 4:49 PM
To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
Subject:
Hello! What's the best way to start a new revision of PCB and Schematics in
Protel 99SE?
Thank You in advance,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
www.lakeshore.com
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hosen.
I usually quote 3 to 4 PCB Manufacturers using their PCB Quote on-line. I
shop for best price because the PCB shops all
seem to have the quality I need. I only order Prototypes.
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio
Thank You! Your info will help me figure this out.
Jeff Adolphs
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From: John Haddy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 7:20 PM
To: Protel EDA Forum
Subject: Re: [PEDA] 80 Mil Thick PCB
>From my fabricator's standard build list (which I n
PCB thickness comes in at
62 or 90 mil
instead of what is specified 0.080" +/- 0.006".
Thank You!
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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and prepreg sizes are stocked at the PCB
manufacturers will be time consuming and a pain in the $#&. I have had
trouble with 0.080 +/- 0.006 PCBs coming in as 0.062 or 0.092 which is out
of my specification.
Sincerely,
Jeff Adolphs
Lake Sh
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