PCB Libraries Forum http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sun, 26 May 2013 01:06:15 +0000 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:25:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 30 www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Bug Reports : Norton protection error during install]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/norton-protection-error-during-install_topic947_post3568.html#3568 Author: Nick B
Subject: Norton protection error during install
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 9:25am

Norton claims they will very shortly update their definitions with a fix for the false positive alarm on the PCB Library Expert. Please download and let me know if you still have this issue so I can follow up with them.
 
Thanks!
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:25:18 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/norton-protection-error-during-install_topic947_post3568.html#3568 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : V2013 License Error]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3567.html#3567 Author: Nick B
Subject: V2013 License Error
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 9:15am

We completed the licensing configuration for 2013 around March, I believe. Obviously, the release was just the other day. If your key doesn't work with 2013 and it should, just run the Remote Key Update program.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:28 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3567.html#3567 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : V2013 License Error]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3566.html#3566 Author: ctreadway
Subject: V2013 License Error
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 8:47am

Thanks Tom.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:47:15 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3566.html#3566 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : V2013 License Error]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3565.html#3565 Author: Evenkeel
Subject: V2013 License Error
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 7:11am

I had the same problem.  I ran the PCBL Remote Key Update.exe located in C:\Program Files (x86)\PCB Libraries 2013\FPX 2013\HASP and sent the c2v file to Nick Ban via email.  He mailed back the v2c file which I saved and then used in the program.

Worked like a charm!
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:11:36 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3565.html#3565 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : V2013 License Error]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3564.html#3564 Author: Tom H
Subject: V2013 License Error
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 7:09am

It does not make any difference when you got the USB key.
 
To be elegible for V2013 software, you would of had to purchase PCB Footprint Expert after December 1, 2012.
 
If you were part of our Beta Test team and received Free software in exchange for your support or purchased the PCB Footprint Expert prior to 12/1/12, you need to pay the upgrade fee of 30% of the current list price. You will receive free weekly updates to V2013 until it is fully completed and bug free.
 
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:09:30 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3564.html#3564 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : V2013 License Error]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3563.html#3563 Author: ctreadway
Subject: V2013 License Error
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 7:05am

Does the USB key not work with version 2013? We just got the key in January, but I am getting an error saying there was no license found for version 2013. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:05:06 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/v2013-license-error_topic948_post3563.html#3563 <![CDATA[Product Suggestions : Connectors]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connectors_topic906_post3562.html#3562 Author: Tom H
Subject: Connectors
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 7:01am

The plan is to break down every component manufacturer's part number and associate it with this information -
  • Component Package Family
  • Component Package Dimensions
  • Footprint Name
  • Physical Description
  • Mfr. Case Code
  • Mfr. Name
  • Mfr. Logical Part Number
  • Mfr. Logical Description
  • Mfr. Logical Datasheet Link

When you download FPX files from the "Parts on Demand" (POD) website, they will include all of this information. Say you have a BOM with 50 new parts that need to be built. To search the POD website, download all 50 parts. Import them into PCB Library Expert. Batch create all 50 Footprints and their respective 3D STEP model (which has the same Footprint Name, Rotation and Origin).

The parts will be free download in the beginning, but volunteers all over the world will upload their FPX files and receive "Credits" to download other parts created by other people. If you do not upload any parts, you can still purchase FPX files for as little as $1 each.
 
The secret is that the FPX file contains the Component Package Dimensions and the PCB Library Expert allows the user creates their own set of "Preferences" to auto generate customized library parts that meet your requirements and rules.
 
Eventually, we hope to have over 50 million mfr. part numbers available for download on POD. This will greatly accelerate the library creation and library documentation processes for search & finding existing parts in your library and immediately knowing which parts you already have and which parts you need to download and add to your PCB library collection.
 
In the future, if you ever change any of your User Preference Rules, you can simply Batch Create your entire library over from scratch. Or if you want to create multiple sets of Rules for Flexible Circuits, Wave Solder, Least, Nominal or Most environments, you can create and maintain multiple libraries with ease. 
 
If you use multiple CAD tools, you can output the same exact library rules to every CAD tool you own. And no matter how many people in your organization are building PCB library parts, they all look like the same person created them.
 
Elimination of duplication in the PCB Footprint, 3D Model and Schematic Symbol will soon be here.
 
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:01:16 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connectors_topic906_post3562.html#3562 <![CDATA[Bug Reports : Norton protection error during install]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/norton-protection-error-during-install_topic947_post3561.html#3561 Author: Nick B
Subject: Norton protection error during install
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 3:01am

For those wondering, Ikarus took the cake (on response time). Ikarus definitions are hosted on VirusTotal.com. They were first to respond that the false positive was resolved and will upload with the next update "soon". Of course rapid response while very nice, doesn't change my preference as to who I think has the better overall protection...  Smile]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 03:01:22 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/norton-protection-error-during-install_topic947_post3561.html#3561 <![CDATA[Product Suggestions : Connectors]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connectors_topic906_post3560.html#3560 Author: Nick B
Subject: Connectors
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 2:56am

We will soon have a database of parts online, accessible only to customers. The parts would basically be FPX files that get imported into the PCB Library Expert, passed through your pre-defined preferences, and to the CAD format of your choice. Initially, these parts will be available at no charge, but after an introductory period, we expect to have the parts available at $1 to $5 per part.

Nick
 
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 02:56:10 +0000 http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connectors_topic906_post3560.html#3560 <![CDATA[Product Suggestions : Connectors]]> http://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connectors_topic906_post3559.html#3559 Author: meszarosa
Subject: Connectors
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 2:49am

Hello Tom,
 
What does "Parts on Demand" project mean? 
 
May customers of PCB Library Expert have access for these 50,000 connector .fpx libraries? 
 
Will it cost extra money over the license fee?
 
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