You can either download a free copy of eCapture eCapture is a free online version of Orcad's popular Capture schematic program. It is designed for use with www.activeparts.com <http:\\www.activeparts.com>, Orcad's free online component catalog. It does everything Orcad Capture does, but it has some differences as well. Specifically, eCapture requires a live Internet connection in order for you to design with it. There are several reasons for this: Unlike Capture, eCapture doesn't ship with libraries; instead, you get parts for your design from activeparts.com. eCapture includes a "banner" that displays messages tailored to your personal profile. Your profile is built based on your use of eCapture and activeparts.com. This is similar to the way most web sites work today. There are a number of good reasons why you should use eCapture to create your design. This list provides just a few of those reasons: * Save time. You never have to leave your schematic editor to research a part. All the information is organized so it's a click away. We do the work of creating the schematic symbol and connecting it to all the online information so you don't spend your time chasing down documents when you hand off your design and part lists to get your parts procured and your design manufactured. And when it's time to source the parts for your prototype, we can tell you who has it and what the catalog price is. * Design anywhere. With Internet access to a component catalog of over 500,000 parts, you can design from home or on the road. Whenever and wherever you prefer to design. * Make informed choices. The online catalog provides links to the manufacturer datasheets for complete parametric data, usage, and application notes. You can review alternatives without searching across multiple sites. When you've made a preliminary decision, review availability and pricing and design it in with a single click. You'll also know if the parts you're using in your design are available and who has them. You'll have access to availability and pricing information from participating distributors. or you can download the demo version of OrCAD software. A free CD with the demo is also available I need someone who does not have Capture or Layout to be able to see the Capture schematic design (.DSN) and Layout board design (.MAX) files I send to them. How can they view my files without purchasing the full products? Solution: Capture .DSN files and Layout .MAX files are viewable using demo versions of these products. You can order an Orcad Release 9.1 demo CD from <http://www.orcad.com/Product/Schematic/evalrequest.asp>. If you would like to see the specifications of the programs on the demo CD before you order it, you can find them at <http://www.orcad.com/Partner/Solution/ContentPage/cdspec.asp>. -Stan > -----Original Message----- > From: Bates, Karl [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 8:52 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [DC] ORCAD .dsn viewer ? > > All, > Is there a free viewer available that will view Orcad .dsn files? I > need > to open a reference design. > Thanks, > Karl > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DesignerCouncil Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF DesignerCouncil. Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------