Paul,

Check out Artwork Conversion Software's web site at www.artwork.com/gdsii/index.htm. They have software that bi-directionally converts GDSII and DXF formats. I have used their products in the past and they have worked well.

Regards,

Steve Trasatto

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> Date:         Fri, 4 Sep 1998 06:56:00 -0700
> From: "Ferm, Paul" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject:      [TN] GDSII compatible CAD software
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> Technet members:
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> I am looking for a low cost, simple 2d-CAD package that I can use to
> make simple lithography mask designs. Something on the order of
> DesignCad or AutoCad Lite is desired. However, I would like it to be
> GDSII compatible so that I can send drawings directly to a mask house.
> I've heard that such a program is available for a couple hundred
> dollars, but I don't know where to find it.
>
> Can anyone help?
> Thanks very much.
> Paul Ferm
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