Re: [PEDA] Acrobat 5 on Schematics

2002-07-11 Thread Linden Doyle
downloaded from www.pdf995.com I have no affiliation with these people - it turned up in a Google search. This info may be of use to someone. Best Regrads, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailt

Re: [PEDA] PPC missing Component Pads on bottom layer

2002-07-17 Thread Linden Doyle
. This can be checked uner Tools | Preferences | Colours & Grey Scales Apart from these two, I'm out of suggestions at the moment. Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMA

[PEDA] IPC Footprint Standards

2002-08-11 Thread Linden Doyle
recommendations would have changed in later revisions of the standard? My previous surface mount boards have not been overly tight but this is not the case with the latest job - I need all the space I can get. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Best Regards, Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Philips Wave and Reflow Footprints(Ex:IPC Footprint Standards)

2002-08-12 Thread Linden Doyle
x 8 mm, only 4 x 4mm. Thanks to you and everybody else who has responded to my original query. I feel less reluctant about using the Philips footprints now. I have also ordered the latest amendment to IPC782 this morning - it apparently has revised (smaller) footprint recommendations. Best

[PEDA] Is forum traffic down?

2002-11-07 Thread Linden Doyle
Hi all, I've been getting very little traffic from the forum in the past week. Is it just my system or has everybody gone to the DXP forum? Messages are at the 3 or 4 a day level where previously 20 per day would not be uncommon. Thanks Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Ele

[PEDA] Selection problem with Autotrax import

2002-11-19 Thread Linden Doyle
with components on this PCB. I can still edit the component and set the Selection check box to perfom selection but it just sits and looks at me if I try to toggle selection. I have tried exporting as ASCII and re-importing with out improvement. Any ideas on this one? Thanks, Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Selection problem with Autotrax import

2002-11-19 Thread Linden Doyle
2002 12:46 PM > To: 'Protel EDA Forum' > Subject: Re: [PEDA] Selection problem with Autotrax import > > > Linden - The components don't happen to be Locked, do they? > > Just my $0.02c > > TC > > -Original Message- > From: Linden Doyle [ma

[PEDA] Yet another problem with this Autotrax import

2002-11-19 Thread Linden Doyle
s BUT! ... when I try to update the PCB from the spreadsheet Protel complains. Its error message reads: Library component name has changed, process aborted. Any suggestion gratefully received. Thanks, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2

Re: [PEDA] Yet another problem with this Autotrax import

2002-11-19 Thread Linden Doyle
you don't > have it > (off list of course) > > Dennis Saputelli > > Linden Doyle wrote: > > > > OK, > > > > The components are now selectable (thanks Terry) > > > > The next problem is that the component designators and comments > don&#x

Re: [PEDA] Yet another problem with this Autotrax import - RESULT

2002-11-19 Thread Linden Doyle
works properly (dunno what was wrong with it before) 5. Unlock text in spreadsheet and continue hacking... Thanks again for the help, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [PEDA] Aus PCBs

2003-02-06 Thread Linden Doyle
Ian, We have had good results for many years from Entech in Adelaide http:\\www.entechgroup.net Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -Origina

[PEDA] Invisible power plane blowouts

2003-06-05 Thread Linden Doyle
Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave th

Re: [PEDA] Direct printing of artwork

2003-06-15 Thread Linden Doyle
Steve, If you have Camtatstic I think it is capable of doing what you want. There is a menu entry under Bonus|Film Wizard. This Film wizard has the option of both negating and /or reversing the gerber files. I haven't tried it for real but it sounds like it might be helpful. Good Luck, L

Re: [PEDA] BOM sorter version 10

2003-07-10 Thread Linden Doyle
David, Just a short word of thanks and encouragement. While I have not had occasion to use your BOM Sorter (maybe soon though) , I (and I think many others) appreciate the effort you are putting in to develop and distribute it. Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener

Re: [PEDA] Exporting a schematic as a simple jpg, bmp, gif, etc.

2001-11-14 Thread Linden Doyle
ow you to copy only the selected components without getting the entire page Hope this is what you meant. Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[PEDA] Importing Tango V2.xx Files

2001-12-18 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Importing Tango V2.xx Files

2001-12-18 Thread Linden Doyle
Thanks Tony, That did the trick! Hardest part was tracking down where V2.8 was hiding. Thanks again, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Tony Karavidas <[EM

Re: [PEDA] Query MAnager

2002-03-06 Thread Linden Doyle
wrote a query that selected: all pads with holes = 32thou AND all components with comment = 4u7 AND all fills on the Top Overlay layer. (Not useful but it demonstrates my point) Hit APPLY and all three object types are selected. I'm not trying to be obtuse here, just trying to unders

Re: [PEDA] Query MAnager

2002-03-06 Thread Linden Doyle
Ahhh ! Of course! Now the light dawns. I understand now. Thanks for the explanation Andrew. LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Andrew Jenkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

[PEDA] Pathnames for files within DDBs

2002-04-04 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Pathnames for files within DDBs

2002-04-04 Thread Linden Doyle
? Thanks LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'Protel EDA Forum' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, 5 April 2002 11:50 S

[PEDA] Gold - good or evil?

2002-04-22 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Gold - good or evil?

2002-04-25 Thread Linden Doyle
ction department is reporting the need to increase the soldering iron temperature when soldering the gold plated boards. It is likely that selective will be investigated on the PCBs in question with the next batch. Thanks again, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [

[PEDA] Customisation Help Please...

2002-04-29 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Customisation Help Please...

2002-04-29 Thread Linden Doyle
Thanks Phil, That's will do what I wanted (ie: avoid the dialogue box) I knew about the "L" key when flipping components or selections. I just didn't think to use it for single track segments. Thanks to Ian Wilson who also replied. Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product

[PEDA] Delphi V6 vs. Protel SDK

2002-05-03 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Delphi V6 vs. Protel SDK

2002-05-06 Thread Linden Doyle
quot; version of Delphi in the magazine, I thought it might be worth having a go at writing some simple servers (when I find the time) I don't have an urgent need, I just thought I might have a play. Thanks again, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [PEDA] update schematic ??

2002-05-14 Thread Linden Doyle
hy you get SOME parts updated and not others, I don't know. Just my thoughts, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Robison Michael R CNIN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: '

Re: [PEDA] Manual Routing tool add-ons ?

2002-05-14 Thread Linden Doyle
) does not cooperate - no parameters seem to be available. I hope this is helpful. Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Fabian Hartery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [PEDA] Materials Group from UL 840

2002-05-15 Thread Linden Doyle
eed to work to a different UL standard which would call for a different set of spacings. Conforming to UL standards can be a nightmare sometimes! Good Luck LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Origi

[PEDA] SMD Markings

2002-05-30 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] SMD Markings

2002-06-02 Thread Linden Doyle
Thanks to all who replied. A very useful link. LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: John Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: converting protel drawings to otherformats

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
installs in much the same fashion as the PDF writer - that is as just another printer. I use it to produce multi-coloured documents for our UL submissions. LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Power Print Server / Multiple Printersunder PowerPrint

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
and advice. Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: John Haddy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list proteledausers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Power Print Server / Multiple Printersunder PowerPrint

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
m across though. I also see merit in your suggestion of being able to print just "some" of the defined printouts. Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795

[PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Project hierarchy won't re-assemble

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Confused Newbie on Footprints

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
etween manufacturers but it indicates which set of dimensions are "accurate" and which are "approximate". Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message-

Re: [PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Project hierarchy won't re-assemble

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Terry Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list proteledausers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday,

[PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Multiple Printers under PowerPrint

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle

[PEDA] [PROTEL EDA USERS]: Database Linking...a suggested improvement

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle

[PEDA] Design Rules - Region Scope

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle

[PEDA] Annoying Trait No.56a

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] Export an IPC-D-356 format Netlist for PWB MFGcircuittesting

2001-05-07 Thread Linden Doyle
er of selectable options that deal with IPC-D-356. I have not explored them yet (lack of time at the moment) but maybe these can produce a Netlist of use. Just a thought. Best Regards, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax:

[PEDA] How do I unlock component strings ?

2001-07-08 Thread Linden Doyle

Re: [PEDA] How do I unlock component strings ?

2001-07-09 Thread Linden Doyle
t affected. I'll let you know how I get on as soon as I can. Thanks again, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Dennis Saputelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Fo

Re: [PEDA] How do I unlock component strings ?

2001-07-09 Thread Linden Doyle
ay :) This list and all its contributors are worth their weight in gold. LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message----- From: Linden Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <

Re: [PEDA] Another problem when Protel starts

2001-07-18 Thread Linden Doyle
pen maximised but I never got enthused enough to chase it. LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * T

Re: [PEDA] Drawing polygons that contain arcs, is more control possible?

2001-07-18 Thread Linden Doyle
, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: Brad Velander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum List Server (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, 19 July 2001 0

Re: [PEDA] Slow database query

2001-08-02 Thread Linden Doyle
So while I can sympathise and confirm the lack of performance of this feature, at this stage I can offer no real help. Good Luck, LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 -Original Message- From: R

Re: [PEDA] Exporting PCB to DXF/DWG (EX: ddb transfer failure ??)

2001-08-14 Thread Linden Doyle
selected items only > >Bye for now, >Ian I too would like to see a few selectable options when exporting as DWG/DXF. Our CAD guys complain about the extraneous stuff they get in the DWG as well as the huge file size (20Meg on occasion). LINDEN DOYLE Product Development Engineer Zener

Re: [PEDA] Faded Printout of Top Overlay Layer in Protel 99SE

2003-11-12 Thread Linden Doyle
Hi Adeel, The colours for the PPC can be set independently of those in PCB. In PPC go to Tools | Preferences | Colours & Grey Scale This will allow you to tailor the colours to suit. Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax:

[PEDA] OT: EuroCard Specs

2003-12-09 Thread Linden Doyle
Hi All, Can anyone point me towards a specification for a EuroCard PCB ? I'm after dimensions, standard connector positions, maximum height, etc. As far as I know the EuroCard is 160mm x 100mm but other than that I'm in the dark. Thanks in advance, Linden Doyle Product Developmen

Re: [PEDA] Odd list behavior

2004-04-26 Thread Linden Doyle
I've also experienced receiving replies to non-existent messages. Maybe its not just me after all :) Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. Ph: +61 2 9795 3600 Fax: +61 2 9795 3611 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -Original Message---

Re: [PEDA] 'Update PCB' re-creates component comments?

2004-06-23 Thread Linden Doyle
Peter, Rather than removing the comments, tick the HIDE box for the component comments in your PCB layout. This way they are still there (satisfies Protel) but they do not appear in printed documentation (satisfies you). This change can be done globally so it should be a quick and easy answer to

[PEDA] Alternate Characters in 99SE

2004-08-05 Thread Linden Doyle
pport this character. Thanks in advance, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pty Ltd. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html *

Re: [PEDA] Alternate Characters in 99SE

2004-08-09 Thread Linden Doyle
Thanks Paul, That's what I needed. The +/- symbol only seems to work in the default font. Not a real problem though. I normally use the Sans Serif font but I can drop back to Default for the symbols I need. Thanks again, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pt

[PEDA] Video Board Recommendations ?

2004-08-24 Thread Linden Doyle
will reliably display Protel PCBs and Schematics preferably upgradable to a dual monitor setup (either a board with 2 outputs or the ability to operate with 2 seperate boards) Best Regards, Linden Doyle Product Development Engineer Zener Electric Pt