Re: [PEDA] the printer bug once again

2002-07-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Dennis, Sounds like it has something to do with the UPS printer driver setup, possibly a port conflict. Joe - Original Message - From: Dennis Saputelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] the printer bug once

Re: [PEDA] PPC to word insertion

2002-07-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
Does anyone know if acrobat 5 works with sch files? Absolutely yes, and worked so well it was incorporated into the doc control system at my last job. Anyone hiring? - Original Message - From: mike ingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July

Re: [PEDA] Altium Release Protel DXP ( What is new in protel DXP?)

2002-07-29 Thread Joe Sapienza
PADS 5.0? - Original Message - From: Brian Guralnick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Altium Release Protel DXP ( What is new in protel DXP?) LOL. Take a guess which PCB package demo I will not be

Re: [PEDA] Altium Release Protel DXP ( What is new in protel DXP?)

2002-07-29 Thread Joe Sapienza
. - Original Message - From: John Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Altium Release Protel DXP ( What is new in protel DXP?) -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Subject: Re

Re: [PEDA] DXP Discussion

2002-07-30 Thread Joe Sapienza
Hi, I didn't participate in the Beta test. However I may recall incorrectly that the Beta test NDA applied only during the term of the test and not after. I did the beta on 98 and I seem to recall that these were the terms. Maybe I'm wrong, does anyone have a copy of the DXP BETA NDA handy. Joe

Re: [PEDA] DXP: Unable to set secondary step Value in Parameter Sweep

2002-08-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Tony, You may have a point there because their release also coincided with the release of PADS 5.0 Joe - Original Message - From: Tony Karavidas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] DXP: Unable to set

Re: [PEDA] Protel 99SE on Windows XP

2002-08-15 Thread Joe Sapienza
yes been been running a copy on XP pro since it was released, no issues whatsoever. - Original Message - From: Upton Charles R CNIN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:10 PM Subject: [PEDA] Protel 99SE on Windows XP Has anyone

[PEDA] Netlist output to Protel from Orcad 9.1?

2002-08-20 Thread Joe Sapienza

Re: [PEDA] Service Pack 7 - or free DXP

2002-08-30 Thread Joe Sapienza
Well said Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Reagan (EDSI) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Service Pack 7 - or free DXP Jami. I don't think you will get any response from Altium. They have

Re: [PEDA] Service Pack 7 - or free DXP

2002-08-30 Thread Joe Sapienza
Amen - Original Message - From: Andrew Jenkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 8:12 AM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Service Pack 7 - or free DXP -Original Message- From: Michael Reagan (EDSI) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Re: [PEDA] WIN2000 vs P99 vs Spectra vs Camtastic

2002-09-03 Thread Joe Sapienza
Roger, I've been running Protel 99 SE on a Win2K system for over 2 years without any kind of glitch, Same for Camtastic 99 and then Camtastic 2000 DE. I have seen none of the problems you indicate. Can't speak for Spectra Joe - Original Message - From: Roger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [PEDA] Company logo

2002-09-04 Thread Joe Sapienza
Tony could you email to me also, I joined but can't get access to it for some reason. Thanks Joe - Original Message - From: Tony Karavidas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Company logo I'll do it

Re: [PEDA] Company logo

2002-09-04 Thread Joe Sapienza
- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:35 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Company logo Tony could you email to me also, I joined but can't get access to it for some reason. Thanks Joe - Original Message

Re: [PEDA] DXP - Crunch time?

2002-09-05 Thread Joe Sapienza
So I'm not really totally clear on the consensus of this speed issue. Are you guys saying that the program itself is lame or that it uses extensive resources and these resources take more time to load? Personally MY OPINION which is worth not too much on this is that the software itself is

Re: [PEDA] DXP - Crunch time?

2002-09-05 Thread Joe Sapienza
. Maybe there are some key areas that could use some optimization and it's coming in a service pack. Who know -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 2:36 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] DXP - Crunch time

Re: [PEDA] DXP SP1 Prerelease

2002-09-06 Thread Joe Sapienza
Just got the DXP.exe is not valid and the thing quit, anybody have any clues as to what gives? - Original Message - From: BB_PCBDesign [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 6:38 AM Subject: [PEDA] DXP SP1 Prerelease DXP SP1

Re: [PEDA] DXP SP1 Prerelease

2002-09-06 Thread Joe Sapienza
with the evaluation version, which is a shame as I was waiting for some major fixes before evaluating. Hopefuly a new Demo including SP1 will be made available soon ? -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 September 2002 14:54 To: Protel EDA Forum

Re: [PEDA] DXP SP1 Prerelease

2002-09-06 Thread Joe Sapienza
the real SP1 is posted. That is one way to help the bad feelings that the original DXP has given many people. Of course they don't have to listen to me! I just think it's a good idea. -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 6:54

Re: [PEDA] KLUNK! - Whats wrong with this picture.

2002-09-07 Thread Joe Sapienza
Jami, This problem only manifests itself after long usage for you. Then it may be related to the way it uses memory, i refer to it a memory leakage and does occur to some people. The problem was very obvious when the early Windows versions were release. I suspect that whatever the implemented

Re: [PEDA] KLUNK! - Whats wrong with this picture.

2002-09-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
I know you do PCB layout, but do you design software also? Tony, I do PCB in Protel and the competition package. I also do mechanical stuff in Acad and Cadkey, soon adding Solidworks. I spent the last 6 years developing Controllers, touchscreens and customized software interfaces, so I do have

Re: [PEDA] KLUNK! - Whats wrong with this picture.

2002-09-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] KLUNK! - Whats wrong with this picture. Joe, Please see below, Thanks, JaMi - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 07

Re: [PEDA] off topic supply SOS

2002-09-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
Brian, Panasonic also makes an extremely low ESR Cap(radial), I used them in a switching PWR, supply. Usually off shore only availability I was able to get them years ago with a 20 Wk Lead. Pink Body, very distinctive. Joe - Original Message - From: JaMi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam

2002-09-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
well too late as his ass is toast I took my own header reading, forwarded it to one of my best friends who happens to the VP of marketing in one of their divisions close by, I specifically requested he forward the info to MIS. I'm sure by tomorrow noon something will

Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ken Jackson is no longer employed at Kollmogren - Original Message - From: Matt Daggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam Lets not forget that forging headers in an effort to cloak the

Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
of this issue, or just as a matter of fact? -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 9:57 AM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam Ken Jackson is no longer employed at Kollmogren

Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
to their IS dept or was it already a known issue to them? -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 1:36 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam matter of fact someone else is diddling on former system, It is being

Re: [PEDA] DXP - Sp7?? Crunch time?

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
on this day of nine septmember 2002 AD i hereby predict: 'there will be no SP7 for 99SE' your middle name wouldn't happen to Nostradamus? PS. How do you spell This month - Original Message - From: Dennis Saputelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

Re: [PEDA] You can't get there from here (I think)...

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Tim, It sounds as if you intend to use the silkscreen layer for the assembly info? A dangerous practice and extra work. Usually do all this stuff on a separate mechanical layer. Then go the PDF route. Joe - Original Message - From: Tim Fifield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum

Re: [PEDA] DXP - Sp7?? Crunch time?

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Myth: 3) The DXP demo would probably screw up my existing 99SE installation. I don't have a second W2K machine to try it on. Same here: 1) 99SE works OK for me. Ivan I cant argue this exceot to say that some time will need investing to learn it. Also the question is will the returns be

Re: [PEDA] DXP - Sp7?? Crunch time?

2002-09-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
But W2K is the wormhole that connects them... no matter - Original Message - From: Bagotronix Tech Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] DXP - Sp7?? Crunch time? but as to #3 the answer is

Re: [PEDA] You can't get there from here (I think)...

2002-09-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
mechanical layer that is not contained on the silk screen? Tim -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 4:33 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] You can't get there from here (I think)... Tim, It sounds as if you intend

Re: [PEDA] Board Shops with Online Quotes ?

2002-09-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
I've had really good results with these guys, good products, good pricing and great next day service. These are all the things I need. May not be the right choice for production quantities. I usually send them gerbers panels, for the most bang for the buck. http://www.accutrace.com/ -

Re: [PEDA] Cease the spam

2002-09-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
employed at Kollmogren? Has it been for a some period of time, or was it very recent, like last week, and possibly even friday as I speculated. Do you have any status or update on what happened. JaMi Yes Altium, I really do want my SP7! - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza

Re: [PEDA] Protel clone on the way?!?!?!

2002-09-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
Darren, I seem to be remembering 89, are you sure on that date or is my brain starting to fade? Joe - Original Message - From: Darren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Protel clone on the way?!?!?!

Re: [PEDA] Protel clone on the way?!?!?!

2002-09-11 Thread Joe Sapienza
sitting here!) -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:01 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Protel clone on the way?!?!?! Darren, I seem to be remembering 89, are you sure on that date or is my

Re: [PEDA] converting protel schematic to orcad

2002-09-17 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ivan I like the way you think For some reason I don't even see the standalone schematic as being available with DXP, I think it's been done away with, as in only the full boat is available. With the integration of data and footprints as such I can see why. It's an interconnectivity thing. Any

Re: [PEDA] OT engineering and politics WAS: converting protel schematic to orcad

2002-09-18 Thread Joe Sapienza
as many patents as there are now, and we'd be saying micro-who?. I apologize for the OT reply, but I did need to answer this. Best regards, Ivan Baggett Bagotronix Inc. website: www.bagotronix.com - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] PADS conversion

2002-10-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, I've got PADS 5.0 If you want to email me the files I'll see what I can do. Joe - Original Message - From: Michael Reagan (EDSI) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 5:33 PM Subject: [PEDA] PADS conversion Hello all I have

Re: [PEDA] OT: Troubleshooting.

2002-10-18 Thread Joe Sapienza
Tony, even in America stun guns are not legal everywhere. Some towns and states say they are for police only. But you can in most places buy machine guns if you pay the Govt. their $200 transfer tax - Original Message - From: Tony Karavidas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum'

Re: [PEDA] Is forum traffic down?

2002-11-07 Thread Joe Sapienza
Seems very slow lately I think everyone is switching over to DXP - Original Message - From: Linden Doyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PEDA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 4:51 PM Subject: [PEDA] Is forum traffic down? Hi all, I've been getting very little traffic from

Re: [PEDA] Is forum traffic down?

2002-11-07 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ivan, I have dropped off so much in the past Month I'm actually thinking of changing career fields. Might even sell off my seat of DXP that I just bought. Seems no one want to design or build anything new. Not three years ago I had to turn work away. Joe - Original Message - From:

Re: [PEDA] Protel 99SE and Electronics Workbench

2002-11-25 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ivan, A few years back my RD group did this same drill, I think we ended up doing a DXF or maybe it was impossible, in any case all electrical connectivity was lost in the end. If you find a solution please do share with the rest of us. Thanks Joe - Original Message - From: Bagotronix

Re: [PEDA] 99se plotting problem

2003-06-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
Used to have a similar Issue before If I recall it was with an HP 1200 series and a 1055 series plotter, If I remember correctly we switched to the HGPL drivers and all was fine and dandy - Original Message - From: Brooks,Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] 99se plotting problem

2003-06-11 Thread Joe Sapienza
. This is also handy when working away from the office. I hadn't tried HPGL drivers but shall now. Joe Sapienza [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] om cc

Re: [PEDA] Specctra 10.2 Interfaces with 99SE

2003-06-16 Thread Joe Sapienza
After all, no point in giving Cadence money that could be spent on beer Steve, Not to be a critic but that should have read No use giving anyone money that could be spent on COLD beer Joe - Original Message - From: Steve Wiseman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] OrCad to Protel

2003-06-20 Thread Joe Sapienza
Lomax what you seem to be insinuating here is that Orcad devotees are as brainwashed as PADS and AutoCad devotees!! - Original Message - From: Abd ul-Rahman Lomax [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] OrCad to

Re: [PEDA] PCB in Protel

2003-06-21 Thread Joe Sapienza
Sounds like you have Fit to Page checked in you printer properties, or something similar. I have never seen the PCB program scale anything. Joe - Original Message - From: Website Visitor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: proteledaforum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 7:42 AM Subject:

Re: [PEDA] PEDA[OT] - PCB Duplication Methods

2003-06-24 Thread Joe Sapienza
Thomas or anyone out there, I am attempting to use this the first time in Windows XP. Obviously the command prompt has been disabled, I think Microsoft feels the command prompt is too dangerous for us heathen. Does anyone know exactly how to enable the command prompt in Windows XP? Thanks Joe

Re: [PEDA] PEDA[OT] - PCB Duplication Methods

2003-06-24 Thread Joe Sapienza
Frank, I did that and then the box opens and tells me it is disabled. I never tried to use it before nevermind disable it. Thanks for the assist anyway. Joe - Original Message - From: Frank Gilley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003

Re: [PEDA] PEDA[OT] - PCB Duplication Methods

2003-06-24 Thread Joe Sapienza
Robert that was it. Your email arrived as I just found it. Not sure what happened to change it in the first place. Just not something I've been using. Thanks to all of you that tried to help with this, well that was a couple of hours learning something. Funny no issue on my laptop, very

[PEDA] Toolbar File question

2004-01-12 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ok here's one simple question beacuase I'm getting old and forgetful If I want to tranfer my customized toolbars from one system to another is it all in the .DFT file or is it some other file? Thanks Joe * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message:

Re: [PEDA] Test - Is the PEDA Forum operational?

2004-01-14 Thread Joe Sapienza
Traffic seems down - Original Message - From: JaMi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: JaMi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 6:24 PM Subject: [PEDA] Test - Is the PEDA Forum operational? I have not received any posts for several

Re: [PEDA] Autorouter

2004-01-20 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, This is a separate and not the integrated replacement for Situs, right? Joe - Original Message - From: edsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:49 PM Subject: [PEDA] Autorouter Hello All, I wish to share my excitement on new autorouter

Re: [PEDA] Schematic text back to front and upside down

2004-02-04 Thread Joe Sapienza
Sounds like you have checked the mirrored text box - Original Message - From: Kathy Quinlan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 11:06 AM Subject: [PEDA] Schematic text back to front and upside down Hi all, When I print a

Re: [PEDA] Protel - server problems

2004-02-05 Thread Joe Sapienza
Sounds like it - Original Message - From: Dennis Saputelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 11:19 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Protel - server problems norton antivirus ? ds Dom Bragge wrote: I'm having a few probs

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, You are getting me excited for when I get my copy. See what old age does, I get excited about software. Joe - Original Message - From: Mike Reagan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
really like that. Mike Reagan EDSI -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:19 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great, Mike, You are getting me excited for when I get my copy. See what old age

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
] 2004 DXP Looks Great, On 06:18 AM 9/03/2004, Joe Sapienza said: Mike, You are getting me excited for when I get my copy. See what old age does, I get excited about software. Precious little else to get excited about ... Ian

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
OK guys I appreciate the hype and all sounds well and good. So when Is my copy being shipped??? All the good is making me very anxious!!! - Original Message - From: Bagotronix Tech Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 11:54

[PEDA] Manuals?

2004-03-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
Since those of us slated to get free upgrades won't be receiving manuals, can we buy the manuals? For a nominal fee? I don't think this is an unreasonable request. - Original Message - From: Abd ulRahman Lomax [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [PEDA] Protel 99SE crashes when Printing PCB

2004-03-12 Thread Joe Sapienza
I can attest that XP does do something very funny and IRREGULAR to printer drivers as far as Protel and Sometimes Solidworks is concerned, I sorted it out a while ago, so I don't have all the fix details in my head currently. I do Know that now whenever I setup a new system I install Protel

Re: [PEDA] Advanced PCB / Advanced Route 3.0

2004-03-20 Thread Joe Sapienza
I believe that If I remember correctly and I understand your question, all you need do is select to lock all pre routes and then run the autorouter. - Original Message - From: Jim Labrecque [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:36 AM

Re: [PEDA] Advanced PCB / Advanced Route 3.0

2004-03-20 Thread Joe Sapienza
there a bug in advanced route 3.0 which prevented this from working ? I seem to recall (although not quite sure) some version having this problem of ignoring the lock and routing from scratch everything no matter what had been locked. - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] Nanoboard

2004-04-01 Thread Joe Sapienza
Has anyone reverse engineered the Nanoboard yet? Hey that is what engineers used to do, aaah the memories, the olden days, time has flown by - Original Message - From: JaMi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: JaMi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [PEDA] Saving 2004 to 99SE

2004-04-08 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, Thanks for sharing with us. I really do appreciate YOU having the experience for me. Joe - Original Message - From: Mike Reagan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Protel EDA Forum' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 3:14 PM Subject: [PEDA] Saving 2004 to 99SE Hello All I

Re: [PEDA] Good schematic/PCB development suite recommendation?

2004-04-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, You left out the surprise that Dimensioning is also an OPTION, yes it is designed for and by marketing/sales guys, must be a dream for some of them, lest we forget the maintenance fee is also relative to number of options Joe - Original Message - From: edsi [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [PEDA] Good schematic/PCB development suite recommendation?

2004-04-09 Thread Joe Sapienza
the diamond option, and a steering wheel? Well you need the platinum option...' etc... etc.. Bill Brooks PCB Design Engineer , C.I.D., C.I.I. Tel: (760)597-1500 Ext 3772 Fax: (760)597-1510 -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004

[PEDA] Good schematic/PCB development suite recommendation?

2004-04-10 Thread Joe Sapienza
Well I want to address the remark about whether EDA companies listen or not, ask questions, etc. This past week I was invited to a show and tell of one of the competitor products new versions. I make no secret that I have switched a few companies out of the competitive seats. Basically the

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, I had the same comment about being in a project, why oh why does it have to be this way? The option does not become available until you create a project and move the PCB into it. Additionally I asked about a hierarchal tree of commands based upon whatever one was working on, never got a

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-19 Thread Joe Sapienza
I second Mike's sentiments, I don't have Electra just Specctra, Not sure how Mike ended up with both routers or why he did. I liked the Elektra demo but just couldn't justify the expenditure. - Original Message - From: edsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-19 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, Maybe my response came across wrong, What I was getting at why both routers, I had no problems justifying the Specctra router, but I don't see me spending for the Electra. Agreed that Protel with a less than spectacular router may benefit from partnering with someone else for their bundled

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-20 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, Thanks for the feedback, I may need to revisit Elecctra as it seems it may also be easier to use. But I'm sure many of us fall into the same category as me and good intentions fall into the gutter when things get busy and the 30 day demo runs out. Joe - Original Message - From:

Re: [PEDA] P.S. Corrupted database

2004-06-01 Thread Joe Sapienza
Export the .PCB files out of the .ddb Make a new ddb and import them, sometimes this is the fix as it sounds like your ddb is corrupt - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 10:55 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] P.S. Corrupted database

Re: [PEDA] Spice Simulation (V I) Probes on Schematic?

2004-06-24 Thread Joe Sapienza
so mr. Hell it seems you are back and trolling again so how have you been? - Original Message - From: Protel Hell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Spice Simulation (V I) Probes on Schematic? I think you can do this

Re: [PEDA] Spice Simulation (V I) Probes on Schematic?

2004-06-25 Thread Joe Sapienza
installed DXP 2004 a month ago, like it much better than DXP but still glad I am paid by the hour. increased work has not kept me from enjoying sailing on Thursdays and Sundays, marathon canoeing on Mondays how's it going with you? PH From: Joe Sapienza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Protel EDA

Re: [PEDA] Spice Simulation (V I) Probes on Schematic?

2004-06-25 Thread Joe Sapienza
John, If you are truly getting ready for retirement maybe we can address you al old man Ross??? The changeover is inevitable, personally I see where the tool can go and I'm starting to invest my time to it. Working outside a large company I can also see that if layout doesn't wind up outsourced

Re: [PEDA] Recommendations please! -- DXP2004 - PADS - Expedition

2004-06-28 Thread Joe Sapienza
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

Re: [PEDA] Licenses

2004-06-29 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, I doubt that PADS schematic can overtake anythingend comment With regard to Orcad yes in it's day (DOS) it was the absolute best, hands down. Something happened when it went to Windows then Cadence bought them and well.. Joe - Original Message - From: Mike Reagan [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] We Need Your Help!

2004-07-01 Thread Joe Sapienza
ABDU, However, there might be a more direct way to accomplish the task. Is there any way to move the assembly lines to a different layer in PADS? I find it hard to believe that the import would automatically take *all* track and put it on the Silkscreen layer? Perhaps it was considered, when

Re: [PEDA] SOT-23 pinout

2004-07-15 Thread Joe Sapienza
Ian, No the various Pinouts of the SOT-23 are unfortunately not obsolete. I wish they were. Sure they are all 3 pin devices, but they keep playing musical chairs. Always check the data sheets. Joe - Original Message - From: Ian Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] SOT-23 pinout

2004-07-18 Thread Joe Sapienza
official footprint name was created... _ Brian Guralnick - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza To: Protel EDA Forum Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] SOT-23 pinout Ian, - Original Message - From: Ian Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-21 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, I look forward to reading it later. I have only one question for you. Is the .do file compatible with Specctra? Joe - Original Message - From: edsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 1:39 PM Subject: [PEDA] Autorouting

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-21 Thread Joe Sapienza
document so you can add or remove content based on your personal use. Tom H -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 10:48 AM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques Mike, I look forward to reading

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-21 Thread Joe Sapienza
Thanks Mike - Original Message - From: edsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques Is the .do file compatible with Specctra? Hi Joe Yes pretty much compatible with all Speccta

Re: [PEDA] LED Footprints

2004-07-22 Thread Joe Sapienza
Roger, There are many different footprints for LEDs. You need to use the one that you plan on mounting. Or make one using the datasheet. Joe - Original Message - From: Roger Pizzatto Nunes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 4:35

Re: [PEDA] Multiple Displays

2004-08-05 Thread Joe Sapienza
To be honest I don't think the prices are that high anymore, I was looking at two Mitsubishi 22 monitors for about $700 before shipping, I remember dishing out $2500 for an NEC 6FG. As far as the Hospitals go yes they get their money from the Insurance companies, Ok I'm way off track and about to

Re: [PEDA] Copy selection to layer

2004-08-06 Thread Joe Sapienza
Bob, Your not alone the more I work with it the more I ask why things got so moved around. The P99 method of global edit and selectability was just way too easy. I do see the power P2004 has, but the elegance and simplicity of P99 was just too nice. Joe - Original Message - From: bob

Re: [PEDA] XP SP2 stop Protel 99SE working ??

2004-08-11 Thread Joe Sapienza
Excuse me for asking the obvious: I just checked and Billy Gates hasn't put SP2 for XP up in the automatic updates section of the Miscrosoft Website Hence the question Where is everyone getting SP2 for Windows XP? - Original Message - From: John A. Ross [Design] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [PEDA] XP SP2 stop Protel 99SE working ??

2004-08-11 Thread Joe Sapienza
99SE working ?? Hence the question Where is everyone getting SP2 for Windows XP? Bittorent, P2P, etc.? ;-) Best regards, Ivan Baggett Bagotronix Inc. website: www.bagotronix.com - Original Message - From: Joe Sapienza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED

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] gold plating?

2004-08-27 Thread Joe Sapienza
Manually there is always a way, actually in this instance it's the only way I can come up with, sounds like a very special part - Original Message - From: bob stephens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 12:44 PM Subject: [PEDA] gold plating? I've

Re: [PEDA] PEDA] 99SE Find Files Found

2004-09-07 Thread Joe Sapienza
Mike, You got that right, it powerful, and simple at the same time. It will be around for a long time. The current incarnation is mostly a programmers abomination and a companies capitalization of name and brand recognition. For just doing schematics and boards P99 is the pinnacle of the EDA

Re: [PEDA] Unconnected Ports

2004-09-07 Thread Joe Sapienza
Yes Jeff what most of us do is run an ERC(electrical Rules Check), it is evoked under the tools dropdown - Original Message - From: Jeff Condit [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Protel EDA Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 12:46 PM Subject: [PEDA] Unconnected Ports In

Re: [PEDA] Protel version 3

2004-09-24 Thread Joe Sapienza
I did have 2.8 running on win XP for a bit just to investigate something I felt was amiss with an old file, ran inside a window, since so much work was done in the newer formats I can say I didn't have it up long enough to perform a true functional test, seemed ok for me, your mileage may vary.

Re: [PEDA] Message to Altium !!!

2004-10-12 Thread Joe Sapienza
Good luck - Original Message - From: Peder K. Hellegaard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 5:10 PM Subject: [PEDA] Message to Altium !!! I am a user of P99SE and I would like to upgrade to DXP2004..BUT NOT UNTIL YOU REINTRODUCE THE GLOBAL CHANGE

Re: [PEDA] Negative Film Output

2004-09-27 Thread Joe Sapienza
when you setup to output the gerbers the option to invert the outputs is there just check the box - Original Message - From: Jeff Stout [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 3:11 PM Subject: [PEDA] Negative Film Output How do I create negative film