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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: New (free) PCB software

From: Leon Heller <leon355@...>
Date: 2010-07-06

On 06/07/2010 18:36, Stefan Trethan wrote:
> I think the problem was that Easy PC didn't support ordered copper
> pour, which is essential for me since I need many planes.
>
> I assume opening the libraries/files doesn't work the other way around
> (opening PSX stuff with Easy-PC)?

No, it only works the other way round. PSX libraries etc. are much more
complex.

I just created a Parallax Propeller part (DIL40) in DesignSpark. It only
took a few minutes - I created a 40-pin schematic symbol, added it to
the symbol library, created the part using the symbol and the DIL40
footprint from the footprint library, and copied and pasted the pin
names into the DesignSpark part editor from the Pulsonix part editor.

>
> By the way (this is OT I know), do you know roughly when PSX V7 is
> planned for release?

That would be a major upgrade. My guess is a year or so. There are
likely to be a few new builds released before then. They typically go
two years or so between major upgrades, I think that most other CAD
companies do the same.
Leon
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