[PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread Ian Wilson
On 10:10 AM 6/03/2001 +1100, John Haddy said: By definition, 1 inch = 25.4mm exactly. This was standardised some decades ago. It's when rounded numbers are used that problems occur. Cheers, John Haddy Off topic a little... But the metre (and hence inch) are derived quantities (variables) so

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread John Haddy
Well, when we get to 1000+ pin per side PQFPs, I'll start worrying - but then again, I'm sure my assembler will be worrying more! John Haddy P.S. It's a bit windy for the beach today - and 25C is too cool. -Original Message- From: TSListServer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread Jon Elson
Ian Wilson wrote: On 10:10 AM 6/03/2001 +1100, John Haddy said: By definition, 1 inch = 25.4mm exactly. This was standardised some decades ago. Off topic a little... But the metre (and hence inch) are derived quantities (variables) so all our footprints are totally useless! Do you hear

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread doug . jensen
From: Douglas Jensen Sorry - my Metrology brain kicked in - and since we are having so much fun, I decided to chime in with the definitive answer on two definitions: The Meter and The Second. I don't claim to know all this stuff, but I do know where to find it:

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread Bruce admin
Big chuckle.. I don't know when the meter was last revised, but hey the beach does sound pretty darn good. Bruce -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 4:30 PM To: Multiple recipients of list proteledausers [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread Heart
Jon Elson wrote: Ian Wilson wrote: On 10:10 AM 6/03/2001 +1100, John Haddy said: By definition, 1 inch = 25.4mm exactly. This was standardised some decades ago. Off topic a little... But the metre (and hence inch) are derived quantities (variables) so all our footprints are

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Give up,there is no point (Ex: Confused Newbie on Footprints)

2001-05-07 Thread Rob Malos
Dear All, I have found this thread interesting and frequently amusing, but could we please take it elsewhere now as it does not relate directly to issues with Protel. Regards, Rob Malos, Cyborg Design. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This