I don't think Anyone is suggesting that Altium _Should_ use different layers when designing library components and will guess that either all of us or nearly all of us believe as you that they should be consistent with their use of layer assignments within Altium generated components. However, mistakes happen, and managers change rules along the way. Problem is, once they choose a certain method, customers using those components will scream bloody murder if Altium turns around and changes the existing parts to match the new method.
This of course draws out a distinct flaw in the Altium/formerly Protel scientific model,(as evidenced by the enormous number of patches they've had to release before virtually every version since Protel EDA has been truly stable), ie, they don't think about a problem and then attack it, they simply respond to market force with marketing tools. Lots of lunches and bonuses and MS Project generated timelines for produckshun (though I'll guess that they go out of their way to avoid "MS" Project, opting for an in-house Borland "Projrectra" clone, <tongue-in-cheek, my Borland loving friends> and little or no cognitive listening to their technically astute advisors along the way. Sometimes I wonder, (though I care less and less with time) are they deaf or just dumb? aj Andrew J Jenkins Avtron Manufacturing Inc. v: 216 642-1230 x1228 f: 216 750-5105 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Just because we increase the speed of information doesn't mean we can increase the speed of decisions. Pondering, reflecting and ruminating are undervalued skills in our culture." -- Dale Dauten >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Kozlyk >Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:04 AM >To: 'Protel EDA Discussion List' >Subject: Re: [PEDA] mechanical layers > >I disagree in that Altium should ALWAYS remain consistent in >what layers it uses for the libraries it creates. Though >anyone prudent and with 1/2 a brain should really create their >own, even if taking Altium's as a starting point. There is so >much necessary info that can and should be added to geometries. > >Regards > >TDK (Terry) >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Reagan >Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:25 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [PEDA] mechanical layers > >Rene > >With the exception of Mechanical layer 1, Altium does not have >any particular assignment for Mechnical layers. You will >find the library parts are made by different designers at >Altium so the conventions may not always be the same across all libs. > >Mike Reagan > >(é************************************************************* >************* >*** >The information contained in, or attached to, this e-mail, may >contain confidential information and is intended solely for >the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed >and may be subject to legal privilege If you have received >this e-mail in error you should notify the sender immediately >by reply e-mail, delete the message from your system and >notify your system manager. >Please do not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its >contents to any other person. The views or opinions presented >in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not >necessarily represent those of the company. The recipient >should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence >of viruses. >The company accepts no liability for any damage caused, >directly or indirectly, by any virus transmitted in this email. >*************************************************************** >************* >*** > > > >____________________________________________________________ >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] > > > > >____________________________________________________________ >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] > > This e-mail transmission and its attachments may contain information from Avtron Manufacturing, Inc. that is proprietary, privileged and/or confidential and is intended exclusively for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. Any use, copying, retention or disclosure by any person other than the intended recipient or the intended recipient's designees is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. ____________________________________________________________ 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]
