Protel PCB question

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Ivan

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Hello,

I have successfully created and updated the PCB for my schematic. Now
here's where I'm looking for trouble......:)

I would like to create a "to scale" record of all component footprints
used in my project, so that I may submit them to the engineers for
their final verification and approval.

I was thinking of creating another board, (a large blank board) on
which I could autoplace components (without nets visible) and label
each. Does this sound reasonable, or is there a better way to do this?

Also, can the project even have 2 boards in the first place?

Thanks again in advance,

Ivan
 
Ivan,
Yes, any project can have multiple PCBs within it. In the
past I have saved a board at a particular stage of development
and then carried on with the original when there was to be
different derivatives of the same core design. You could have
multiple schematics and pcbs in one 'database'.
Your idea of printing out the component footprints is just
fine. Actually you may want to scale the print larger just so
that any details are visible and they can be measured by the
engineers using common calipers or something similar. Been there
done that, but today I usually just have engineers sit down with
me and inspect the parts, it is simpler and faster than going
back and forth. Sometimes over ridiculous misunderstandings.

--
Sincerely,
Brad Velander

"Ivan" <ivanzr1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:khsh215afi96u9f2121mk4m0op3bor7d6g@4ax.com...
Hello,

I have successfully created and updated the PCB for my
schematic. Now
here's where I'm looking for trouble......:)

I would like to create a "to scale" record of all component
footprints
used in my project, so that I may submit them to the engineers
for
their final verification and approval.

I was thinking of creating another board, (a large blank board)
on
which I could autoplace components (without nets visible) and
label
each. Does this sound reasonable, or is there a better way to
do this?

Also, can the project even have 2 boards in the first place?

Thanks again in advance,

Ivan
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Brad,

Thank you once again for taking the time to bestow your knowledge.

I feel a comradery here at this newsgroup and hope to someday help
others as you have helped me.

Ivan



On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 06:45:06 GMT, "Brad Velander"
<SpamThis@nowhere.com> wrote:

Ivan,
Yes, any project can have multiple PCBs within it. In the
past I have saved a board at a particular stage of development
and then carried on with the original when there was to be
different derivatives of the same core design. You could have
multiple schematics and pcbs in one 'database'.
Your idea of printing out the component footprints is just
fine. Actually you may want to scale the print larger just so
that any details are visible and they can be measured by the
engineers using common calipers or something similar. Been there
done that, but today I usually just have engineers sit down with
me and inspect the parts, it is simpler and faster than going
back and forth. Sometimes over ridiculous misunderstandings.
Click to expand...
 
Ivan,
That is the idea, somewhere along the way there have always
been people that helped me whether that was on line or in person.
I usually monitor this NG mainly just to lend assistance with
Protel issues when they show up here. That is my giving back to
the system.

Do you know of the Protel EDA User listserver? It can be
found at:
http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/index.html

I am also a member of that listserver, along with many other
similar souls that have been there and done that on Protel for
many years. Most are Protel professional users around the world
and someone has usually seen an issue if it exists. With the
users spread around the world, it is not unusual to get responses
to your queries quickly even if it was posted at 3AM your local
time. Weekends can be hit or miss, although the weekend slow
period may only be approx. 24 hours in duration because of the
differing time zones.

If you haven't noticed, a lot of the stuff on this NG is by
hobbyists and others who do not necessarily do PCB design as
their primary profession day in and day out. The listserver is
almost exclusively Protel PCB designers, some of the guys do
other design work as well but they are still well versed on PCB
design and the Protel tools. FYI, besides me you would also find
Peter Bennet ( he responded to your mech pad query a few days
ago) there sometimes. I think Peter monitors the listserver but
doesn't post there that often recently.

Well I won't be around until next weekend, I am off to attend
the PCB Design Conference tomorrow. If you don't know about it, I
would suggest checking it out at: http://www.pcbwest.com/
Also for your reference check out the industry monthly bible:
http://www.pcdandm.com/pcdmag/

Work on your boss, try to get to the PCB East Conference this
fall or next year's PCB West Conference. You will not regret it!
If your boss is not easily convinced let me know, I will give you
all the details and support you may need to justify it to
him/her. You are ripe to get the greatest advantage out of
attending as soon as possible. You could probably go several
years in a row at your experience level for maximum benefit,
typically for more advanced designers I would suggest only every
3 - 4 years as being economical and practical.

--
Sincerely,
Brad Velander

"Ivan" <ivanzr1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:nbmi219rc11ci2u36qq4hg7g0ndssib5i7@4ax.com...
Brad,

Thank you once again for taking the time to bestow your
knowledge.

I feel a comradery here at this newsgroup and hope to someday
help
others as you have helped me.
Click to expand...
 
Brad,

Brad,

Thank you for your informative response once again. I am in your debt
for the generous time you have taken to reply to my questions. I will
look into the Protel listserver and other references you provided.

I hope you have a safe trip and enjoy the conference.

Look forward to hearing from you when you return!

Ivan


On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 08:43:28 GMT, "Brad Velander"
<SpamThis@nowhere.com> wrote:

Ivan,
That is the idea, somewhere along the way there have always
been people that helped me whether that was on line or in person.
I usually monitor this NG mainly just to lend assistance with
Protel issues when they show up here. That is my giving back to
the system.

Do you know of the Protel EDA User listserver? It can be
found at:
http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/index.html

I am also a member of that listserver, along with many other
similar souls that have been there and done that on Protel for
many years. Most are Protel professional users around the world
and someone has usually seen an issue if it exists. With the
users spread around the world, it is not unusual to get responses
to your queries quickly even if it was posted at 3AM your local
time. Weekends can be hit or miss, although the weekend slow
period may only be approx. 24 hours in duration because of the
differing time zones.

If you haven't noticed, a lot of the stuff on this NG is by
hobbyists and others who do not necessarily do PCB design as
their primary profession day in and day out. The listserver is
almost exclusively Protel PCB designers, some of the guys do
other design work as well but they are still well versed on PCB
design and the Protel tools. FYI, besides me you would also find
Peter Bennet ( he responded to your mech pad query a few days
ago) there sometimes. I think Peter monitors the listserver but
doesn't post there that often recently.

Well I won't be around until next weekend, I am off to attend
the PCB Design Conference tomorrow. If you don't know about it, I
would suggest checking it out at: http://www.pcbwest.com/
Also for your reference check out the industry monthly bible:
http://www.pcdandm.com/pcdmag/

Work on your boss, try to get to the PCB East Conference this
fall or next year's PCB West Conference. You will not regret it!
If your boss is not easily convinced let me know, I will give you
all the details and support you may need to justify it to
him/her. You are ripe to get the greatest advantage out of
attending as soon as possible. You could probably go several
years in a row at your experience level for maximum benefit,
typically for more advanced designers I would suggest only every
3 - 4 years as being economical and practical.
Click to expand...
 
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