Homebrew PCBs

>In Homebrew_PCBs, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>What i really wonder about is how it is possible to generate the 
>needed files.
>I do not think this could be done automated from a layout file.
>this is the reason why i most likely will never attempt such a 
>machine. It seems to make no sense for one-offs or only a few boards.

Stefan,

PLEASE have a look at the ULP's used with Eagle. They ALREADY have 
one for pick and place... (And if you're using OrCAD, I'd bet--with 
every assurance of winning-- that you have access to making pick and 
place files too...)