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Subject: Re: .fpd files

From: "tontaub" <egroups@...>
Date: 2005-02-18

Hi Stuadh,

while PDF (Portable Document Format) is a proprietary but nevertheless
generic file format FPD files are used to control the CNC machines of
Schaeffer Apparatebau.
Frontpanel Designer is a dedicated CAD software to design frontpanels
and generate this files.

I'm running a Mac too.
Since I'm refusing to use Virtual PC and Windoze I was using
Frontpanel Designer for a short while on an old PC in the office.
But I'm about to switch to Photoshop since I got a license on the
Apple and I don't need to get panels machined.

I've heard from several people that Frontpanel Designer is doing ok
under VPC. I myself got it running under Linux/wine.

I'd have loved it if there was a native Mac version but then ...

HTH, :-) Michael.


--- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, <almagata@t...> wrote:
> You need the schaeffer-apparatenbau front designer software, I
> think is PC only, but may be it works in MAc using virtual PC.
>
> Best Regards,
> Josue
>
> ----- Mensaje Original -----
> De: "stuadh" <stuadh@h...>
> Fecha: Jueves, Noviembre 4, 2004 2:13 am
> Asunto: [ModularSynthPanels] .fpd files
>
> > Hi list,
> > how do I go about reading .fpd files? By the way, I drive a MAC.
> >
> > I'm building a CGS VCO, and I'm interested in ideas for an all
> > bells and whistles panel.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Stuadh