Chris: FYI: Cadence has changed their pricing structure; both their UNIX
and NT versions now cost the same (around 25K). We just recently bought one
of each. They claim equal functionality for both (version 12.0); so far, so
good.
At 11:28 AM 9/10/97 -0400, Taylor, Chris H. wrote:
>Were price no object, I would choose Cadence Allegro on UNIX, Steve. The
>NT version is one to be avoided, as they made sure that it would not
>>compete with their pricey UNIX tool. Concerning DXF and IDF and DRW
>compatability, I can only vouch for the DXF compatability, as I have had
>no experience or demand for the other two formats. Be ready to thump
>down extra bucks (in 5K increments) for DXF I/O and other non-core
>utilities.
>
>There is probably no single PC design umbrella that handles all of the
>translation you mentioned and the 3rd party tools are out there and
>cannot be acquired without paying homage to the UNIX god. Cadence does
>import Gerber and converts it into traces, and does it quite well. This
>feature allows you to import the Gerber files on a job, place your
>Cadence library parts using the silkscreen and pads as a template and
>then convert the Gerber traces to connected nets. You then can export a
>netlist which is void of real signal names (which the Gerber format does
>not support). Advanced CAM Technologies, the CAM350 folks and Router
>Solutions, Inc. both offer solutions to the conversion delima, but
>neither is a "push-button" task. There is some intelligent intervention
>required.
>
>References:
>
>The CAM350 Family Hotline is 1-800-535-3226. Technical support is
>available Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time. Always
>have your product name and serial number available when you call.
>You may e-mail your technical questions to [log in to unmask], or fax them
>to 1-408-358-4691.
>Software updates, utilities, and other information are available 24
>hours a day on our WEB site, http://www.ecam.com, and our BBS at
>1-408-358-4696 through 4698.
>
>Router Solutions, Inc. Web Site:
>
>http://www.dnaco.net/~ccc/products/router/router.html
>
>Cadence Website & Phone Number:
>
>http://www.cadence.com/main2_3.html
>1-800-746-6223
>
>>
>> HELP! I am desperately in search of a full design
>> package where price is no limit! I need to do
>> schematic capture, pcb layout, netlist conversions,
>> backwards and forwards compatability, DXF and IDF
>> and DRW compatability. I have been using PADS,
>> and lately ORcad. Any suggestions as to the most
>> reliable and succesful product out there?
>>
>>Thank you
>>
>>Steve Rose
>>
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>
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