Leo Potjewijd wrote: > At 4-4-2006 12:00, Kathy Quinlan wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I have a customer supplied file, (*.PCB Protel 99SE format) well I think >> it would be quicker to place the correct parts over the top of the old >> (as the PCB has to match a front panel). >> >> What is the best way, I was thinking of trying to put it all on one >> layer, but that did not work, it will not convert the components to >> lines etc :( >> >> Regards, >> Kat. > > Although I have not tried it, here's what I would do: > - delete netlist information (netlist manager - clear netlist) > - UNset the 'lock primitives' box on all components > - select all, then cut > - open the library editor and create a new, empty component > - select an appropriate mech layer > - paste all on current layer (edit - paste special) > > This gives you the added advantage that afterwards, this 'template > component' can be removed with 'edit - delete' and a mouseclick.... > > Good luck, > > Leo Potjewijd > hardware designer
Thanks Leo, It worked great :) The next time you come to Perth Au, let me know I will buy you a beer mate :) -- Regards, Kat. --------------------------------------------------------------- K.A.Q. Electronics Website: www.kaqelectronics.dyndns.org IM: Yahoo: PinkyDwaggy MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For Everything Electronics Phone: 0419 923 731 --------------------------------------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.5/300 - Release Date: 3/04/2006 ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
