Homebrew PCBs

thanks.  I found what I was looking for in viewmate - step and 
repeat.  sometimes this PCB terminology is a tad obscure...

I agree that the "no panels" restrictions of board houses should go 
away but that wasn't what i was trying to do...

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...> 
wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> 
wrote:
> > Is there any software out that that I can use to panelize a 
> design?  
> > I can produce gerbers.  Any pointers would be appreciated.   btw, 
> > this is NOT to figure out how to sneak a panel past the prototype 
> > houses.
> 
> 
> Olimex offers free panelitization and free cut-outs so that 
> restriction of use is being torn down.  Kinda like airlines where 
you 
> are not allowed to come home before Saturday or else you pay 
extra.  
> Just odd, very odd.
> 
> Olimex offers the service,  you send your one file, tell them how 
you 
> want them arranged on the board (3 up, 4 sideways or whatever)  And 
> they will copy and paste for you.
> 
> That barrier out of the way.
> 
> I know in WinQ Cad, you can put in as many boards as you like, but 
> you must hand route them.
> 
> You could create multiple boards in the Schematic and change Vcc to 
> V1 and V2 so each is a seperate circuit.  Ditto for ground.  If you 
> don't then you will find the software like to tie everything 
> together. 
> 
> Dave