I have another question about changing from Gerber to filetypes like
ODB++ (or many other formats). How do you folks out there think about
sending such data, which may include almost complete design information, to
the outside world ? I mean with Gerber your stencil vendor or bare board
vendor may learn some things about mechanical characteristics of your
designs (so what ?), but isn't it a risk with formats like
ODB++ that someone steals a major part of your
design and your companies knowhow ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 8:35
PM
Subject: Re: [TN] ODB++
Paul,
As a thoroughly experienced and long time Valor
user, first I can say it's a
great package though a bit tough to learn.
Concerning ODB++, most all my fab
suppliers use the convention. CAM350 and
most CAM packages also output ODB
as "smart" data instead of "dumb"
Gerber.
By the way, I have a set of procedures that cut through the
exhaustive Valor
documentation. When you're ready, I'll send them to you.
Mostly they are
actual photos of nearly every screen used in the Valor
program.
Earl
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