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Design PCBs on the PC
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Converting existing drawings for CAD Metagraphics produces a conversion system for inputting existing drawings into a CAD system. Conversion takes place in two phases. In the first, the image to be input is scanned into the system. An operator reviews the scan and may correct or add to the scan data. The second phase takes place at an editing station. The operator verifies the model's geometry and dimensions. Inconsistencies in the original drawing are detected at this stage. Metagraphics estimate that conversions costs between $10 and $300 per drawing. Metagraphics' technical advisors include Fontaine Richardson, founder of Applicon, Robert Sproull and Andries van Dam. (Metagraphics
Wayne Kerr Datum's Artworker P/us
Incorporated, 30 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, USA. Tel."(617)
PCB Plus for Artworker
935 6380)
Artworker Plus is an updated version of Wayne Kerr Datum's PCB design system. Added features include curved track software, provision for customized pad designs and improved cursor mobility. The Artworker Plus allows for 18 overlay sheets, and both imperial and metric standards. Pads can be placed to an accuracy of 0.005 inch on the grid, and tracks to an accuracy of 0.025 inch. The basic price of an artworker is £14.530. (Wayne Kerr
Process plans
Datum Limited, Woo/boroughLane, Crawley RHIO 2UG, UK. Tel: (0293) 543266)
Design PCBs on the PC Personal CAD Systems of California are offering a range of software for PCB design, running on the IBM personal computer. There are three main packages: PC-CAPS for schematic capture, PC-CARDS for layout and PC-LOGS for logic simulation. Options include a net list extractor, a plot spooling manger and an interface for Gerber Scientific photoplotters.
(Persona/CA D Systems, Incorporated, 981 University A venue, Building BX, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA. Tel: (408) 354 7193)
Schlumberger shuffle A new unit has been formed within Schlumberger to bring together the activities of its various CAD and testing subsidiaries. The new unit, called Computer Aided Systems,
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comprises Applicon, Benson and NDSI, as well as Fairchild Test Systems and Membrain. (Jimmy Lee (General
Manager CAS) SchlumbergerL td, 277 Park A venue, New York, NY I0172, USA)
Drafting Cascade Cascade Graphics Development have added two models to their range of drafting systems. The bottom-of-therange Cascade 1 provides automatic dimensioning, 256 overlays and pan and zoom. The Cascade X uses a Motorola 68000 with 756 kbyte Ram. The 19 inch graphics display has a resolution of 1024 x 789 pixels. Also included is a 12 inch menu display. The Cascade 1 costs £656; the X costs from £22 500. (CascadeGraphics
Development Limited, Burford House, 179-181 Lower Richmond Road,
Prosys Technology of Cambridge, UK has reached agreement with Aspen Technology covering process engineering software. Under the agreement, Prosys Technology will market and support the Aspen Plus process simulator in Europe. Prosys Technology's engineering database system, to be released later this year, will be interfaced with Aspen Plus. (Prosys
Technology Limited, 5 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA, UK. Tel: (0223) 312220. Tx: 817077)
Richmond, Surrey TW9 4LN, UK. Tel: 01-878 4072. Tx: 929964)
Cascade X from CGD Limited
computer-aided design
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Converting existing drawings for CAD Metagraphics produces a conversion system for inputting existing drawings into a CAD system. Conversion takes place in two phases. In the first, the image to be input is scanned into the system. An operator reviews the scan and may correct or add to the scan data. The second phase takes place at an editing station. The operator verifies the model's geometry and dimensions. Inconsistencies in the original drawing are detected at this stage. Metagraphics estimate that conversions costs between $10 and $300 per drawing. Metagraphics' technical advisors include Fontaine Richardson, founder of Applicon, Robert Sproull and Andries van Dam. (Metagraphics
Wayne Kerr Datum's Artworker P/us
Incorporated, 30 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, USA. Tel."(617)
PCB Plus for Artworker
935 6380)
Artworker Plus is an updated version of Wayne Kerr Datum's PCB design system. Added features include curved track software, provision for customized pad designs and improved cursor mobility. The Artworker Plus allows for 18 overlay sheets, and both imperial and metric standards. Pads can be placed to an accuracy of 0.005 inch on the grid, and tracks to an accuracy of 0.025 inch. The basic price of an artworker is £14.530. (Wayne Kerr
Process plans
Datum Limited, Woo/boroughLane, Crawley RHIO 2UG, UK. Tel: (0293) 543266)
Design PCBs on the PC Personal CAD Systems of California are offering a range of software for PCB design, running on the IBM personal computer. There are three main packages: PC-CAPS for schematic capture, PC-CARDS for layout and PC-LOGS for logic simulation. Options include a net list extractor, a plot spooling manger and an interface for Gerber Scientific photoplotters.
(Persona/CA D Systems, Incorporated, 981 University A venue, Building BX, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA. Tel: (408) 354 7193)
Schlumberger shuffle A new unit has been formed within Schlumberger to bring together the activities of its various CAD and testing subsidiaries. The new unit, called Computer Aided Systems,
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comprises Applicon, Benson and NDSI, as well as Fairchild Test Systems and Membrain. (Jimmy Lee (General
Manager CAS) SchlumbergerL td, 277 Park A venue, New York, NY I0172, USA)
Drafting Cascade Cascade Graphics Development have added two models to their range of drafting systems. The bottom-of-therange Cascade 1 provides automatic dimensioning, 256 overlays and pan and zoom. The Cascade X uses a Motorola 68000 with 756 kbyte Ram. The 19 inch graphics display has a resolution of 1024 x 789 pixels. Also included is a 12 inch menu display. The Cascade 1 costs £656; the X costs from £22 500. (CascadeGraphics
Development Limited, Burford House, 179-181 Lower Richmond Road,
Prosys Technology of Cambridge, UK has reached agreement with Aspen Technology covering process engineering software. Under the agreement, Prosys Technology will market and support the Aspen Plus process simulator in Europe. Prosys Technology's engineering database system, to be released later this year, will be interfaced with Aspen Plus. (Prosys
Technology Limited, 5 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA, UK. Tel: (0223) 312220. Tx: 817077)
Richmond, Surrey TW9 4LN, UK. Tel: 01-878 4072. Tx: 929964)
Cascade X from CGD Limited
computer-aided design