Re: [PEDA] Electra router

2004-09-27 Thread Mike Reagan
Jon Forgot to addI am not on a PC that allows me to test what I wrote. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Jon Elson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 4:20 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Electra router Mike Reagan wrote: >Dennis wr

Re: [PEDA] Electra router

2004-09-27 Thread Mike Reagan
Jon You are probably correct about SELECT ALL WIRES not working Try select all nets.This is was a carry over from using SPECTRA. Sorry about my memory lapse Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Jon Elson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 4:20 PM To

Re: [PEDA] Electra router

2004-09-20 Thread Mike Reagan
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Thanks you Duane for the inputs. How did it work for you? Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Duane Foster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 12:27 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Electra router

Re: [PEDA] Electra router

2004-09-20 Thread Mike Reagan
. This is where it should be done anyways. I need to read what I wrote about the MAX vias.. I will respond later this morning to that question Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Tony Karavidas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 3:05 AM To: 'Protel EDA

Re: [PEDA] Electra router

2004-09-16 Thread Mike Reagan
Dennis wrote: here is the link to the article by Mike re Electra tip http://www.connecteda.com/doc/Autorouting%20Techniques.pdf it is pretty interesting, exp the strategy re via to via spacing rule Dennis, On High Density designs its all about the VIAS. Mike * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [PEDA] Changing color of DXP From-To's

2004-08-02 Thread Mike Reagan
Jim I dont think it works as advertised. I agree I cant globally change the nets either Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Jim Monroe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 9:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PEDA] Changing color of DXP From-To's I

Re: [PEDA] first BGA layout

2004-07-26 Thread Mike Reagan
inger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 1:21 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] first BGA layout Mike Reagan wrote: >Ralph > >Go to http://www.connecteda.com/ and read the article Autorouting >Techniques/ Using ELECTRA with Protel. > > >Mike Reaga

Re: [PEDA] first BGA layout

2004-07-26 Thread Mike Reagan
Ralph Go to http://www.connecteda.com/ and read the article Autorouting Techniques/ Using ELECTRA with Protel. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Ralph Effinger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 9:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PEDA] first BGA layout

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-26 Thread Mike Reagan
Tom Send me a copy of your 48 page do file Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Dom Bragge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 7:52 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques --- Tom Hausherr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe, >

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-22 Thread Mike Reagan
EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 6:37 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques thanks for your help see below for pointed response > -Original Message- > From: Mike Reagan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 3

Re: [PEDA] Autorouting Techniques

2004-07-22 Thread Mike Reagan
. Take a closer look at your rules and make sure they make sense. ie can a 10 mil line fit inside a 8 mil gap Let me know how I can help. And thanks for reading it. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Duane Foster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 4:18 PM

Re: [PEDA] bug?

2004-07-22 Thread Mike Reagan
Bob So far this answer worked for me when 2004 started to act funneee. Delete the folder C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\Application Data\Altium. Then start 2004 again. Colby at Tech support at Altium steered me this way. Colby is a great asset to Altium Mike Reagan

Re: [PEDA] Interesting Reading Material

2004-07-16 Thread Mike Reagan
for FPGA's can compete with OEM software from Xylinx, Altera, etc. Without direct input and licensing the software will always be behind in development and probably more error prone. Just my observation, since I am not an FPGA d

Re: [PEDA] Licenses

2004-06-29 Thread Mike Reagan
Well.actually OrCad and Protel are quite similar in the windows apps. I dont know how OrCad sales have been since they sent their support to Asia. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: bob stephens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:26 PM To: 'Protel EDA

Re: [PEDA] Licenses

2004-06-29 Thread Mike Reagan
That is pretty interesting data gathered here. The interesting part is that Cadence has been successful in trashing OrCAD from number 1 to a has been. I doubt if PADs schematic has overtaken OrCad. Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD -Original Message- From: Tom Hausherr [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] IPC-2581 & IPC-7351.

2004-06-29 Thread Mike Reagan
Tom While it may seem inappropriate to post information about your company's capabilities on this forum, I wish to thank you for posting this information. This type of information helps keep us all abreast on what is happening in the industry. Thank you for the enlightment. Mike R

Re: [PEDA] Layers sets.

2004-06-10 Thread Mike Reagan
Or you can modify the template.ddb in the Client99 folder modify the pcblayer.bas file. I have alot of custom layer setups. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Yuriy khapochkin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:38 PM To: 'Protel EDA Forum' Subj

Re: [PEDA] Does Microvia on Pad cause SMT problem?

2004-05-25 Thread Mike Reagan
. Mike Reagan EDSI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PEDA] Does Microvia on Pad cause SMT problem? Dear Members, We have serveral very high density PCB with microvias on pads, the

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-21 Thread Mike Reagan
the time a chip select comes along. Tony -----Original Message- From: Mike Reagan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 7:52 AM To: 'Protel EDA Forum' Subject: Re: [PEDA] Router comparison I remember years ago an engineer getting mad at me because I wire-wrappe

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-21 Thread Mike Reagan
Mira I feel for you if you choose to basket weave instead of design. I do not believe your friend is knowledgeable enough to use spectra. 4 BGAs should route in about 20 minutes if the placement is correct and the rules are set correctly. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Mira

Re: [PEDA] Router comparison

2004-05-21 Thread Mike Reagan
I remember years ago an engineer getting mad at me because I wire-wrapped his circuit trying to make it look nice and neat with all the wires bundled together in "streets & avenues". He said it was a big cross talk problem. He wanted point-to-point with just a little slack in the wire length.

Re: [PEDA] OT: Mentor PADS comparison

2004-05-14 Thread Mike Reagan
for their money given the chance. These are very qualified people in my opinion..even if I don't agree with Ian (please take no offense) Several runner ups have used PCAD which is just awe full software, (now a cousin to DXP) What do you have to say to PCAD users? Same response

Re: [PEDA] Acrobat 6.0 troubles...

2004-05-14 Thread Mike Reagan
Hi Bill, I too have had problems, conflicts with Adobe 6.0 Offhand I can not remember specifically what they were. My solution was to revert to version 5. Sorry about the delayed response Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD >Bill Brooks >PCB Design Engineer , C.I.D., C.I.I. >Tel: (760)597

Re: [PEDA] Protel TOP GUN

2004-05-12 Thread Mike Reagan
at any time which I may do again if this PCB design program ever matures. In the mean time, it gets my work done and for that, I cannot complain. All the best, Bill Brooks PCB Design Engineer , C.I.D., C.I.I. Tel: (760)597-1500 Ext 3772 Fax: (760)597-1510 -Original Message- From: Mike

Re: [PEDA] Protel TOP GUN

2004-05-12 Thread Mike Reagan
with Mentor users. You havent seen a PADs user compete or win in the past few years.why because PADS went belly up. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
utput on my pc then I have re-sort the files into a neat folder which is what I have to do to send them out. Who thought of this stuff? Didnt they have any design experience at all? Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
both online batch in 99SE. [Snip] Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
Mike -Original Message- From: John A. Ross [Design] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 12:21 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Need more software > -Original Message- > From: Mike Reagan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, April

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
CTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 11:32 AM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Need more software Mike, I'd be really interested in more information on this if you're willing to share it. Darcy Davis Design Engineer, Dynastream Innovations, Inc. -Original Message----- From:

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
r the time is it is about 33 percent slower than the same board on 99SE. 99SE response is instantaneous on the same design. There used to be a song....I Cant Drive 55. I am using DXP04 as a translator Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To po

Re: [PEDA] Need more software

2004-04-14 Thread Mike Reagan
and batch) We found a way to create virtual components which are used as component keep outs to fool 99SE into thinking it was 3D. It works both online batch in 99SE. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [PEDA] Would it not be nice?

2004-04-12 Thread Mike Reagan
e shoe fits all for the past few years and it aint workin' guys.At least OrCAd has allowed me to purchase the schematic capture without spending 10 grand on the rest of their layout and simulation. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Brooks,Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Se

[PEDA] Saving 2004 to 99SE

2004-04-08 Thread Mike Reagan
setup my design rules again. Same board works fine. That's what I did yesterday ....what did you do? Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/le

Re: [PEDA] Creating selective keepouts

2004-04-08 Thread Mike Reagan
Bill I use matrix and fills all of the time for controlling vias and traces.but not on any Protel router of course. Did I say PROTEL router.. there is no such thing. Im sorry for the wrong use of words. Mike -Original Message- From: Mike Reagan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [PEDA] Creating selective keepouts

2004-04-08 Thread Mike Reagan
Ray Now I understand a little better. You could this. I use this trick to keep traces out of certain areas. Place a matrix of 1 mil lines on the bottom and make them KEEP OUT lines. Make the squares in the matrix large enough so the router can pop vias in. The matrix will prevent rout

Re: [PEDA] DXP Cursor doesnt work

2004-03-29 Thread Mike Reagan
ch 29, 2004 2:40 PM To: 'Protel EDA Forum' Subject: Re: [PEDA] DXP Cursor doesnt work It works in 2004. Have you tried SP3?? > -Original Message- > From: Mike Reagan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 9:09 AM > To: 'Protel EDA Forum' &g

Re: [PEDA] DXP Cursor doesnt work

2004-03-29 Thread Mike Reagan
Has any else noticed the in DXP2 SP2 PCB , as you move the cursor with the arrow keys, the co-ordinate information does not update? The only way it updates if the mouse is used. Maybe I need to be retrained to use the mouse Mike Reagan

Re: [PEDA] Component Type (Ex:2004 Global edits)

2004-03-29 Thread Mike Reagan
He always backs his articles with the math. He wrote to me "you cant argue when the math" . He is always right. I have always fallen back on specs and requirements and as an

Re: [PEDA] End of NET CLass, now View Layers 2004

2004-03-19 Thread Mike Reagan
K Ian you are partially correct, Tony was 100 percent correct when he outlined the view class method two days ago. You are partially correct when you said there was nothing that takes more step in DXP. I did not agree with you solution

Re: [PEDA] 99SE: 2 of every net name?

2004-03-17 Thread Mike Reagan
Ray, If the problem is not in your netlist meaning nets A5 are not showing up twice: you must do this to avoid double nets in PCB 1. Clear all nets, 2 Load the netlist 3 Connect copper to pads 4. Run DRCs I am saddened to report this problem still exist in 2004 Mike Reagan -Original

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,butt....I am having reservations

2004-03-17 Thread Mike Reagan
ill in the program that are "dangerous". These bugs exist in 99 and are still in 2004 The SPECTRA output is great! IT now exports net classes. This is big time! Mike Reagan EDSI -Original Message- From: John A. Ross [RSDTV] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March

Re: [PEDA] Inspector

2004-03-10 Thread Mike Reagan
rest of Cadence products, which leaves Protel in a good position to lead shrink wrapped software. I am seeing alot more companies using Protel. It was unthinkable a few years ago. The ones using DXP don't know any better, because

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-10 Thread Mike Reagan
2004 router. Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * *

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-10 Thread Mike Reagan
unopened DXP and I am trying to convince management to get their engineering department to use 2004.What can we expect to learn from the training? Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Brooks,Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:12 PM To: 'Protel EDA

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-10 Thread Mike Reagan
rt is also as good as ever. Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROT

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-08 Thread Mike Reagan
Joe Calling the shots like I see them. One thing I noticed ...because I can store pcb files as pcb files again my files are manageble sizes. I really like that. Mike Reagan EDSI -Original Message- From: Joe Sapienza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:19 PM To

Re: [PEDA] 2004 DXP Looks Great,

2004-03-08 Thread Mike Reagan
t out from 99SE. The impedance driven traces are really cool. I would like to see the same for temp driven traces ( even willing to pay for this as an add on). I am trying to convince another company to switch to 2004 , it is that good Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Tony Kara

Re: [PEDA] File Format Not Recognized

2004-02-13 Thread Mike Reagan
UTOMATIC UPDATES on > with windows. I had the same problem this week also. The > only software installed on my machine this weeek was Gates trash. > > Mike Reagan > EDSI > Frederick MD > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To p

Re: [PEDA] Antwort: Autorouter

2004-01-21 Thread Mike Reagan
Emanuel, I forgot to mention you can also use the layer assignment in classes. This also works well. I have found this be hard to set in Spectra. Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: Emanuel Zimmermann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:03 AM To: Protel

Re: [PEDA] Protel PCB fornat

2004-01-08 Thread Mike Reagan
what you'd want to change is very clear. Abdul, We intend to heavily modify the ASCII file. I would not like to ASSUME that the "obscure" fileds are also self-documenting. Again, Thank you all who responded Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [PEDA] Protel PCB fornat

2004-01-08 Thread Mike Reagan
Thanks to all that responded, I received the information I needed about the ASCII format Thank you Mike Reagan -Original Message- From: JaMi Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 6:01 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Cc: JaMi Smith Subject: Re: [PEDA] Protel PCB

[PEDA] Protel PCB fornat

2004-01-07 Thread Mike Reagan
Hello All Does anyone know a source or information for the format of Protel 99SE ASCII PCB files. I intend to modify ASCII files but would like to know the real format. Thanks in advance Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto

Re: [PEDA] What could we expect in next Altium EDA tools?

2003-12-19 Thread Mike Reagan
mended DXP upgrades to a company also. All 11 seats are unopened because it was unusable. Born Sucker Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/

Re: [PEDA] IPC-D-356 Netlist

2003-11-21 Thread Mike Reagan
Hamid Use the CAM manager, set up test point output, select IPC 356 format. Make sure all origin in pcb and gerber are set to absolute . The IPC format works great, we use it for all of our designs Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD -Original Message- From: Hamid A. Wasti [mailto:[EMAIL

[PEDA] Finding Hanging Traces

2003-10-27 Thread Mike Reagan
ating this software this week. Regards Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mai

Re: [PEDA] Open source SP7

2003-10-15 Thread Mike Reagan
I thinks Jon is right we need the source code to start -Original Message- From: Dennis Saputelli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 3:26 PM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA] Open source SP7 hell, i'd buy a closed source one! ds Mike Reagan

[PEDA] Open source SP7

2003-10-15 Thread Mike Reagan
Hello All, I was contemplating what my next move with Protel will be and came up with an idea of creating an open sourced SP7 software for 99SE. Before I put my foot in my mouth, is there a future for open sourced Service Packs? is it legal? Mike Reagan EDSI

[PEDA] DXP Camtastik

2003-09-29 Thread Mike Reagan
Hello All Has anyone had any luck running antenna DRCs in DXP Camptastik? Specifically how do you set this thing up. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http

[PEDA] How to make Component Height Rules

2003-08-14 Thread Mike Reagan
, HT1, HT2, HT3.you need to check the box (multilayer check). It works, another non feature in DXP Did I confuse everyone? Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http

Re: [PEDA] Controling placement of vias with the auto router

2003-07-15 Thread Mike Reagan
Alphonso, I create keep out fill layer on layer 30 which we rarely use to keep vias out. It works for us Mike Reagan Frederick Md -Original Message- From: Emanuel Zimmermann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 3:07 AM To: Protel EDA Forum Subject: Re: [PEDA

[PEDA] PCB Viewer

2003-04-03 Thread Mike Reagan
Hello All, This topic was covered long ago...for schematics. But does anyone make a pcb viewer (not gerber) for Protel, cheap? Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http

Re: [PEDA] importing Pads database

2003-03-14 Thread Mike Reagan
down the import. Try saving the ASCII file back to version 3. then import again. If you have problems, feel free to email me [EMAIL PROTECTED] for help. Mike Reagan EDSI - Original Message - From: Mark Iams-McGuire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursd

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-21 Thread Mike Reagan
will catch it, it is the last of my four steps to recovery. The four steps work without failure, every time. I do not trust a netlist load without clearing first because as we all know we don'ts know which cycle even or odd the load is on. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-21 Thread Mike Reagan
> > I am more interested in whether you think everyone should always use > netlist import. > Ian, If you don't ever have to port to third party tools then the netlist isn't important, I guess. But on the other hand I made a good case how useful it is to trouble shoot a designs for single nodes, br

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-20 Thread Mike Reagan
s. I wont define critical here but you get the picture, I need a netlist to provide him the information. I cant provide this information on a system that is not netlist driven. Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-16 Thread Mike Reagan
fect hence no bug. There is a bug with the syncronizer , its called time. Clear takes 1 minutes vs .taking a smoke break for the syncronizer to crunch. Mike Reagan EDSI > At 12:14 AM 2/14/2003, Ian Wilson wrote: > I know, Mike, that you get netlists often rather than P99S

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-15 Thread Mike Reagan
thought about using merged files, but we loose control over the gerber files, and don't have any method of checking DRCs.So we scrapped that idea.I just posted a solution for copper pours in my last email using the No Hatch method. I have been working with som

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and now copper pours

2003-02-15 Thread Mike Reagan
hours on a large design, worst yet if it isn't right it has to pour again This is my tip of the Day Mike Reagan EDSI As far as copper poursI just received an - Original Message - From: Ian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: S

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-14 Thread Mike Reagan
on one PCB ;-) So maybe you > had 60x as many chips as my board (still 1800 chips!). > > I'd hate to do a clearance check on your board ;-) > > Best regards, > Ivan Baggett > Bagotronix Inc. > website: www.bagotronix.com > > > - Original Message - >

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-14 Thread Mike Reagan
entire process can be over and done with in 5- 15 minutes on large designs. The synchronizer is fine on small boards. We have one backplane, a designer recently took 4 hours to load a netlist. Using the synchronizer would have taken a week. Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD - Original

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-13 Thread Mike Reagan
assumption) I wouldnt have had mud in my face. Clear the netlist, import the netlist , connect copper, run drcs .100 percent of the time and you will never have a problem. So said the fool of the week only because I made an assumption. Mike Reagan > Hello Mike, > I tried your fool

Re: [PEDA] A Question About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6.

2003-02-13 Thread Mike Reagan
om pad Run your DRCs. Review your DRCs , if you have everything set up right it should all read 0 I will guarantee this is 100 percent fool proof. Good Luck Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick Md About Netlist Compare and Partially Matched Nets. Protel 99SE SP6. > Hello All, > Have a PCB design

Re: [PEDA] Metric Chart for Speed of a Signal

2003-01-21 Thread Mike Reagan
Jami Are you unemployed ? - Original Message - From: JaMi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: JaMi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Metric Chart for Speed of a Signal > And of course for those who th

Re: [PEDA] Buying DXP (Ex: Spice simulator)

2003-01-15 Thread Mike Reagan
ords.I more than hope that it can be used for real work.I cant afford to have mistakes on a PC board because of buggy software.I just recommended to a client to upgrade 11 seats, my reputation is on the line. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To po

Re: [PEDA] Spice simulator

2003-01-15 Thread Mike Reagan
ut me CD. Mike Reagan EDSI - Original Message - From: Ian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Spice simulator > On 09:52 AM 15/01/2003 -0500, Dan said: > >Greetings al

Re: [PEDA] EAGLE netlist? and ERC / DRC ruminations

2003-01-10 Thread Mike Reagan
> gee that sounds pretty high, can you do it for less? :) > Well there are few good fellows on this list that have done me some favors so I needed to at least make the offer Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [PEDA] EAGLE netlist?

2003-01-09 Thread Mike Reagan
Dennis, If Eagle outputs to any other standard netlist, I can convert it for you no charge to Protel format.I have an RSI netlist translator. By the way small pitch for RSI, this product works well. Mike - Original Message - From: Dennis Saputelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA

Re: [PEDA] DXP SE (Second Edition)

2003-01-08 Thread Mike Reagan
d a new CD. Mike Reagan - Original Message - From: Ian Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:03 AM Subject: Re: [PEDA] DXP SE (Second Edition) > On 11:37 AM 7/01/2003 -0800, JaMi Smith said: > >Ju

Re: [PEDA] Creating Via Keepouts

2002-12-24 Thread Mike Reagan
critical components even connectors.It works Merry Christmas Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager

Re: [PEDA] Selecting classes (Ex: Altium offers)

2002-12-20 Thread Mike Reagan
) On 03:45 PM 19/12/2002 -0500, Mike Reagan said: >Rich, > >I wanted to select nets already in a class .is that possible , Master? >Don't ask me why I wanted to do it , cant remember > >Mike Easy in both P99SE and DXP. P99SE you do it from the Classes dialog (Design

Re: [PEDA] Altium offers

2002-12-19 Thread Mike Reagan
lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Altium offers > On 09:42 AM 19/12/2002 -0500, Mike Reagan said: > > > > > > I certainly hope that Altium do *not* change back to the limited form of > > > globals in P99SE. > > &

Re: [PEDA] Altium offers

2002-12-19 Thread Mike Reagan
th it. So if it >works for schematic then Bravo. In any case I'm > going to break down before Dec 31 for the >special offer. It sounds > like a good deal.> > > > >Mike Reagan > > I may be completely wrong and miss the point here, but in the class > editor

Re: [PEDA] Altium offers

2002-12-19 Thread Mike Reagan
tic then Bravo. In any case I'm going to break down before Dec 31 for the special offer. It sounds like a good deal. Mike Reagan * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc

Re: [PEDA] Server Uninstall!?

2002-12-18 Thread Mike Reagan
s, and Protel related files as a back just in case it occurs again. It has only happened once to me, but has happened several times to other engineers I work with.I recommend keeping a backup of Protel ini, rcs and ras files Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [PEDA] Altium offers

2002-12-18 Thread Mike Reagan
ltium that they are listening to this request. Mike Reagan EDSI - Original Message - From: JaMi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: JaMi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] Altium

Re: [PEDA] Gerber problem

2002-12-10 Thread Mike Reagan
Don off to the side of your design place a pad , change it 0 mils, select it then globally select all the same, then delete them all if then at once, regenerate gerber files Mike - Original Message - From: Don Mayfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sen

Re: [PEDA] Default Pointer

2002-12-06 Thread Mike Reagan
d FileBox Extender > > http://www.hyperionics.com/ > > it's pretty good > it changes the way most file box dialogs work > makes them resizable, has a list of favorites, preserves details sorting > etc etc > > > Dennis Saputelli > > > Mike Reagan wrote: > &

Re: [PEDA] Default Pointer

2002-12-05 Thread Mike Reagan
> Mike, > not sure precisely what you were trying to say, the net police seem to have > struck out key words from your reply. Maybe they took offence at some > language you might have used. 8^< > Brad, What the $@%/happened to my $@%/language? I thought I sent a clean email out Mik

Re: [PEDA] Default Pointer

2002-12-05 Thread Mike Reagan
> Put a shortcut to you real project root directory into the MyDocs > folder. Put shortcurts to each of your projects there is you wanted. > > Ian > Ian and Terry , This sounds like what I want to do.no why didn't I think of it

Re: [PEDA] Default Pointer

2002-12-05 Thread Mike Reagan
> > -Original Message- > > From: John M. Cardone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Mike, > > Most, if not all windows programs remember (in the system > > registry) the last > > directory used by that program. Is that so,open up Camtastik ..import gerber...my documents

[PEDA] Default Pointer

2002-12-05 Thread Mike Reagan
, I would like a defualt to open explorer to another Drive or my own folders and look in my D drive first Would like to know how this is done both in Win 98 and XP. Thanks in advance Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want

2002-12-03 Thread Mike Reagan
, this was really important for us Mike Reagan EDSI -Original Message- From: Brad Velander [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 12:02 PM To: 'Protel EDA Forum' Subject: Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want Bob, I have seen some messages previously

Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want

2002-12-01 Thread Mike Reagan
> > > > for 6 days a week , 365 days a year > > That must be a pretty neat trick! > > Steve Hendrix So my math doesnt addyou are correct Steve Mike * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PR

Re: [PEDA] 10 best options I want

2002-12-01 Thread Mike Reagan
most troublesome problem we have with engineers using an old schematic as a reference then updating the schematic from the libraries. Has this little problem been addressed in DXP? Thanks for the inputsmaybe we will take a second look at it now. Mike Reagan EDSI - Original Message

[PEDA] 10 best options I want

2002-12-01 Thread Mike Reagan
n ) , pattern B which could be fanned in and out), or any pattern you choose to create. I would realize huge time savings , would any of you ? Any comments? Any comments from Altium? Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [PEDA] Simple (?) Pasting Problem

2002-12-01 Thread Mike Reagan
area, the fiducials are always picked up.It is as if their origins are out of range. I have tried recreating the "1" contact part and the problem is repeatable. I never nailed the problem down, but I will look into elimating the keepout circle to see if that works. Mike

Re: [PEDA] shorted planes due to alignment pin holes with no plane expansion

2002-11-22 Thread Mike Reagan
ntioned it was the only board in my Protel history that showed up with a problem. So I remember it well. I sent that one to Protel several years ago. Mike Reagan EDSI Frederick MD - Original Message - From: Dave Eloranta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'Protel EDA Forum'

Re: [PEDA] What else is under the hood

2002-11-21 Thread Mike Reagan
defaults alone on the installation. It used to work flawlessly for me. So I really don't know if this was a bug , Mike Reagan - Original Message - From: Igor Gmitrovic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Protel EDA Forum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 9:

Re: [PEDA] What else is under the hood

2002-11-21 Thread Mike Reagan
Dennis, This program sometimes is amazing, some of us like you have been using it for years. It doesn't surprise me that you would find another hidden feature. Today I think I found a hidden bug but what is the use of reporting it if the program is obsolete ? Mike - Original Message ---

Re: [PEDA] shorted planes due to alignment pin holes with no plane expansion

2002-11-21 Thread Mike Reagan
November 21, 2002 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [PEDA] shorted planes due to alignment pin holes with no plane expansion > > Mike > I have no split planes passing thru the hole. I do have traces drawn in the > planes that channel currents. > > Dave > > -Original Message

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