Hello Dewayne,

Looks like you've already received a lot of very good advice.
I can only support all that has been said. Definately get involved with the
IPC Designers Council and get a hold of IPC-2221 and 2222.
It's good that your employer has signed you up with the IPC. This is
hopefully an indication that they recognise PB design as a profession, and
not just driving a software package.
We use Protel here (V98). You may be interested in a Protel users forum at
http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/index.html for your Protel specific
questions.
TechNet, as you've found is very valuable. There is a lot to learn and it
never stops.
In addition to your growing list of reference material, I could add
'Printed Circuits Design' by Gerald L. Ginsberg (ISBN 0-07-023309-8)

regards,
Phil.

At 14:04 25/08/99 -0400, you wrote:
>I hope this is a valid question for this particular forum.
>
>Recently I have been transferred to the Engineering Department at the
>company I have been employed with for over eight years. This is a promotion
>for me.
>
>I have an A.S. degree in electronics and started out as a calibration/repair
>technician, moved up to Technician supervisor/trainer. I worked in the
>manufacturing side for most of my eight years here.
>
>I have been given the challenge to learn PCB layout. I was wondering if
>anyone could provide me with some ideas on how to get started. I have
>AutoCAD and ORCAD experience, however, I  have never performed any PCB
>design. My company is currently using Protel for the PCB layout software.
>(our former designer relocated, so I do not have the luxury of an
>experienced person in-house).
>
>I appreciate any advice you may provide. My boss signed me up with IPC
>immediately, so I figure that's a good start.
>
>Dewayne E. Lawson
>American Magnetics, Inc.
>Oak Ridge, TN    USA
>423-482-1056 (Ext. 30)
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IPC Certified Interconnect Designer
Vision Abell Pty Ltd
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