Hi all,
I am looking for some comparison information about the higher end software
packages (Expedition PCB, Mentor, Zuken, Cadence, etc.) We are doing very
high speed boards with tons of classes, rules and constraints and need a
package that is more compatible with our needs. It is also very desireable
that it have a good autorouter and/or interactive router.

In particular, some of the things I would like to know is:
        user friendly
        time to learn
        set up time
        some of the good things
        some of the problems
        tech support
        preferably full integration with schematic software
        ability to have complex rules added
        adheres to rules etc, while routing (manually or auto)
        ability to export to simulation tools effectively
        etc, etc, etc.
In other words anything you would like to tell me.

If anyone can help me with info, even about just one package, please contact
me off line at [log in to unmask]
TIA,
Susy

Susy Webb, CID
Sr PCB Designer
Carlo Gavazzi Computer Systens
281-875-1500 x33

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