Gentlemen, I am currently involved in the all too familiar task of
choosing an EDA tool for our group.
Our group consists of about 20 engineers. We do small, low power high
density systems consisting of analog and digital components. We cover
the full spectrum from algorithms through design, fab
Jerry,
I can relate with your dilemma, but I'm not accustomed to discussing
alternate CAD tools on a specialized listserver. But it sounds that you need
a little help with your situation.
Protel is a great CAD tool for doing most PCB design work, but your design
compexity our your companies mana
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> From: Symanski, Jerry SPAWAR [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 9:08 PM
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> Subject: [PEDA] Recommendations please! -- DXP2004 - PADS - Expedition
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> Gentlemen, I am currently involved in the all too familiar
> task of ch
DATE : 06-27-2004 Sunday 1630
SUB : P2004, create footprint in pcblib, place pad, designator.
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I'm in P2004, pcblib.
I'm creating a footprint.
I place pad.
I double click on pad, bring up properties.
The entry field it de
> -Original Message-
> From: Tom Hausherr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 10:15 PM
> To: 'Protel EDA Forum'
> Subject: Re: [PEDA] Recommendations please! -- DXP2004 - PADS
> - Expedition
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> Also, PADS will soon (September / October) have a complete
> P
Jerry,
I have to agree with John that you may be seeking something that doesn't
exist.
So I would make a list of all the features you want in a CAD suite package.
Then take the list to:
1. Altium - Protel DXP
2. PADS-PowerPCB
3. Mentor Expedition (last choice for me)
I would not bother with C
John,
It would be really great if Altium Protel & PCAD had a PADS V4 or V5 import.
Altium has been dragging this issue for 4 years when they stopped working on
their PADS importer with V3.5. And there's all kinds of quirks with that
interface.
I'll have more on that subject tomorrow.
What re
Tom Hausherr wrote:
Tip - if you go directly to Mentor, they will not mention PADS, but will
focus only on their Expedition tools. They will not even tell you that PADS
exists. In order to get any information about PADS you must speak to a PADS
reseller (who work outside the Mentor organization).
