Couple of quick questions: 1. I've tried to register for the forum from the www.freepcb.com website, and never get the confirmation e-mail. Does anyone know if...
... Hi Jim, 1. The forum appears to be working correctly. Are you sure you entered your correct e-mail address? 2. The footprint thermal controls appeared some...
All, I just updated the FpcROUTE, FpcLib and FpcRef archives, in the files section, with new versions that are compatible with the latest FreePCB file format....
Jitu, The files are available in the FreePCB Yahoo group file section within the "FPC Tools" folder. If you are a member of this list, you have, I assume, a...
I have a board I need to send off for a prototype. It happens to be a size such that if I have 2 layouts on the same board, I can get the 2-board version at...
... If I understand what you are trying to do, you want two copies of the *same* layout on one panel? That is built into FreePCB. When you generate the...
... Yes, that is basically what I need to do, except, I need to control the board edge. It has to appear as one board as far as the fab house is concerned....
... The way that boards are panelized in FreePCB is to use the step and repeat command inside the Gerber files. However, if you create a separate Gerber file...
... Scott, This is the reason I created FpcRef. It's available on the FreePCB web site downloads page and it's in the "FPC Tools" folder in the files section...
Hi All, I've updated the FpcPoly archive, in the Yahoo group files section, with my latest version. I hope the added functionallity is useful. Bruce...
... The group is still working if that is what you mean. I suggest that you repost your message. Are you sure you posted it in this group? Maybe Yahoo goofed...
This was posted in the FreePCB forum, but I've posted it here in hopes that it will be answered sooner. To save a lot of routing work, I am attempting to edit...
... ... I had thought the file format was not documented in the user guide, but it is. Once I found that I was able to make the edits and get it to work. Rick...
All, I've updated FPCfab, in the group files section, to version 1.35. This version adds a new option switch that can be used to omit features from the final...
... PDF ... Rick: I put this off, then had a urgent need to get the original design panelized. So I tried the utility. I ran the program, I think I got it...
... I don't know what could be wrong, but you will do better posting in the FreePCB forum. A lot more users view that forum and you tend to get quicker...
Sometimes I think I just smoke too much crack. I had a problem a while back where a lot of parts were assembled with incorrect rotations on the prototypes....
I'm an amateur radio operator, and very knowledgeable in circuit design, but this is the first time I've ever messed with PCBs, all my projects have been on...
Here's an outline of what you do:- Use TinyCAD to create a schematic (Create any necessary symbols) Export the netlist for use in layout program (eg: FreePCB...
Hi, Now you can take FreePCB with you to clients without having to worry about installing the app. Add all your layout files and never worry about forgetting...
... http://sourceforge.net/projects/portablefreepcb ... This is very interesting. Not only can it help when traveling and using other people's machines, it...
Hi all, I just spent the last four hours working on a PCB layout. I saved my design and closed FreePCB by clicking on the "X" in the upper right, like with...
"I" have to maintain it and keep it updated. In testing I discovered that the Registry Functions that purported to work actually DO NOT work. After trying...
Hi, suppose i have some source code, that can improve the fpc a lot. Further, i donīt can/want put the code under GPL. Is there a possibility to integrate the...
You can always add code for own personal use. But IF you distribute that code in FreePCB to anyone else, you have to make your code available to anyone who...
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