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James
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You assumed that all PCB CAD packages were as rational as EasyPC. I'veThat's what I meant. I sort of assumed tbat all PCB CADs were as rational
as EasyPC.
previously used a high-end Mentor Graphics package - retailing for Ł50k
PCB/Ł25k Schematic - that is not as rational and where you did have to
create every combination (or would it be permutation?) of schematic/pcb pin
number mapping. I suspect by the way the way library kept growing that the
powers-that-were, controlling the standard company library, decided to
create new symbols and footprints for every new part - what a waste!
At present I mainly use Pulsonix which is EasyPC's bigger cousin and hasNow if only they'd put in proper back annotation and hierarchical
schematics...
proper back annotation and hierarchical design. I guess WestDev/NumberOne
Systems want to keep the two products separate because of their different
markets and prices.
James