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And finally waveform files are created by the simulator. These are created from with in the PCB module.

PCB printers are definitions to create layer views. Spread sheets are excel 95 format files and can be edited using the built in spreadsheet program. These are created form inside the PCB layout tool. CAM files are the definitions to create manufacturing output for your project.

#IMPORT PROTEL 99SE TO EAGLE PCB PDF#

While you can import things like PDF files, Protel might not be able to open them.ĭocument types: Schematic and PCB are pretty obvious. Note : Keep in mind that Protel can only show the documents it recognizes. Importing documents or folders: Right click and select either import, import folder or import project. A wizard will pop up and show you the possible files you can create. Protel 99Se in a nutshell : Starting a projectĪdding files to your designTo add a document: simply right click on the whiteĪre of the project and select New.

#IMPORT PROTEL 99SE TO EAGLE PCB INSTALL#

A local copy of the drivers will beplaced Protels install directory. Especially if the new drivers have replaced some functions with new ones using a different format. Some programs install New versions of the ODBC drivers. Protel uses this engine to store and retrieve documents in the DDB file. ODBC is the database engine used by MS Access. When opening a design it will be converted to the windows file system. Note: Protel DXP no longer supports the MS Access database. Windows File systemStores all related documents in one directory.Pro: No problems with ODBC driver.Con: Lots of files. MS Access Database.This stores everything in one file.Pro: one file = one project. You can now set the location, name and design type. Protel 99Se in a nutshell : The environmentĬreating a new design is straightforward. It gives you hints on the things you can do Keep an eye on this when learning to know the tool. The Status BarsThis shows you coordinates, object properties, and hints. The Side PanelThis panel shows different information depending on the task at hand. The area can be split to show multiple parts of a design. It shows schematics, Layout, Simulation waveforms etc. Just be ready to change.The Main Work SurfaceThis is your working area. Otherwise KiCad or <$1000 CS is not too bad. I would not put too much money into any product right now unless you are certain advanced PCB design is going to be your career path. I think many EDA users are tired of dealing with marketing and ready to see positive direction in open data and reasonable priced software. If KiCad continues to improve and get support with add-on tools for simulation and analysis they could become a real player for more than the free market. Cadence and Mentor will not sit idle and give away market share. They are a very capable and large company.

#IMPORT PROTEL 99SE TO EAGLE PCB SOFTWARE#

Autodesk could redefine the standard of low cost software by getting MCAD and EDA right. This time they might hurt their core AD market. In my opinion it will fail just like Altium's other 'big ideas'. Altium is betting on CM+CS+AD+X2 being better than 1 or 2 packages. The PCB software market will be very interesting in the next couple of years. I will definitely keep a close eye on KiCad. It's a real shame that there isn't a comparable FOSS tool for layout, but I realise I'm dreaming on that one. I hear there has been some progress in this.

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I'm just going to make sure to build my own libraries while using AD, and hopefully they are portable to KiCad once my degree is done.

No Linux support, which I guess is an unfortunate norm for engineering tools.

Proprietary/non-XML file format makes porting libraries a nightmare.

Insane price for non-enterprise users ($8K is obscene for a lone designer).

Relying on a server for default libraries.

From a newbie perspective, AD just has so many aspects that make me uneasy: I'm eventually going to attempt a few projects with KiCad, but Eagle really leaves a lot to be desired. I'll have access to AD a little under three years before needing a $8K license, so I should take advantage of it while I can. No scripting on CS is a deal-breaker for me. I think I'm going to go down the AD route given all of your feedback.

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