There should not be a problem to get IPC356 files from the CAD systems.
Multiple CAD systems have these options and there are
third party companies (like Router Solutions http://www.rsi-inc.com )
which supply these programs (including GENCAD).

Wolfgang

-----Original Message-----
From: Stammely, Tim <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, January 26, 1998 6:05 AM
Subject: [TN] CAM Software info.


>Hello All,
>
>I'm trying to find out how difficult it is to create IPC-D-356 netlist
>files from the major PWB design software packages (i.e.; Protel, Pads,
>PCad, etc.). I work for a contract PWB assembly company and am trying to
>get all of my Surface Mount Machine Programming done off-line. The CAM
>software I use can take the IPC 356 files and basically give me all the
>placement data I need quickly and easily. However, most of our customers
>don't send us this file when we get their CAD and Gerber files(even
>though we request it specifically). Since I'm not a designer I'm not
>sure what is involved. I know CAM350 can export this type of file when
>your given a netlist or CAD data. Are there any other software packages
>like CAM350 on the market. Any insight would be appreciated.
>
>Also, I have heard that IPC is standardizing a neutral CAD format (or
>GenCad) that most design packages can export. Can anyone give me more
>information on this.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Tim Stammely
>[log in to unmask]
>Manufacturing/Process Engineer
>Manufacturing Services & Integration (MSI)
>
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