Pc-board software adds new features
Professional Layout Version 7.3, the latest version of the company's
pc-board layout and editing package for Macintosh computers, has new
through-hole and SMT footprint libraries containing all common electronic
components. The software now has print and output commands that allow
layout files to be sent directly to a remote printer or pen plotter. It
also now supports and displays any of the color shades generated by the
Macintosh. Another new feature is the ability to repeatedly paste specific
data, enabling a user to easily duplicate all or part of a pc-board
design. The software handles pc boards up to 32 in.
reference grid can be switched on or off. Alternatively, it can be
replaced with dots where the grid lines intersect. (Layout package only,
$1,500; as part of company's CAD/CAM Professional system, $3,
695–available now.) Douglas Electronics, Inc. San Leandro, CA Chad
Pennebaker 510-483-8770 Fax 510-483-6453
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