PCB Libraries Forum : PADS Productivity Kit https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:46:31 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:59:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : The programmer that created PCBL...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5960.html#5960 Author: Tom H
Subject: 33
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 8:59am

The programmer that created PCBL Toolbar has retired and he is in the UK and he has all the code.

PCB Libraries, Inc. is 100% focused on creating an automated global solution to Footprints and 3D model creation for 21 different CAD tools.

My take on this is that you should ask Mentor Graphics to create a Toolbar for PADS Layout V9. This is not rocket science and they have all the code and programmers that can easily do this.

Isn't there a PADS feature wish list anymore? Why do people pay yearly maintenance for? Bug fixes?

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:59:04 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5960.html#5960 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : I&#039;ve downloaded PCBL Toolbar...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5959.html#5959 Author: Maciej Olech
Subject: 33
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 3:52am

I've downloaded PCBL Toolbar but no effects - "Could Not connect to a running PADS Layout Application" - could you attach a Toolbar which works with PADS9.2? Thank you in advance!]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:52:57 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5959.html#5959 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : Some updates were being made;...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5329.html#5329 Author: Nick B
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Posted: 21 May 2014 at 11:00am

Some updates were being made; please try again.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5329.html#5329 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : I tried to download the PADS Productivitiy...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5328.html#5328 Author: layouter88
Subject: 33
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 10:23am

I tried to download the PADS Productivitiy Kit to see if I could add some outlines or maybe convert for other CAD SW, but I am not able to download. I am logged in and If I push the "PADS Productivitiy Kit button" it seems that the PCBL Members Download PAge is loaded again but nothin else happens.

Best regards
Erwin

]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 10:23:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post5328.html#5328 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : Hello Tom,Thank you for the quick...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4695.html#4695 Author: stlefr
Subject: 33
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 at 7:05am

Hello Tom,

Thank you for the quick reply! Smile

I already know these modeless commands. I was just curious of the "bells and whistles" and thought/hoped this tool could have been updated for the version 9.4.
So I will go on with the modeless commands...

Thank you once again and greets from Germany,
Patrick
]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:05:15 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4695.html#4695 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : Use the PADS Modeless Command...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4694.html#4694 Author: Tom H
Subject: 33
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 at 6:53am

Use the PADS Modeless Command "Z".
 
Z1 = Turn off all layers except Layer 1
ZA = Turn all layers On
 
Try all the "Z" options and let us know if that works for you.
 
I know it does not have all the bells and whistles as the "PCB Libraries Toolbar"  but that program was written by Phillip Restall in the UK and he's not around anymore. MIA.
 
]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:53:32 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4694.html#4694 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : Ladies and Gentlemen,is there...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4693.html#4693 Author: stlefr
Subject: 33
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 at 12:40am

Ladies and Gentlemen,

is there a way to get a working PCBL_Toolbar for PADS 9.4?
Otherwise could you please suggest an alternative tool?

Thx in advance and best regards,
Patrick
]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:40:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post4693.html#4693 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : Tom, That&#039;s the one I...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post3455.html#3455 Author: Roger
Subject: 33
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 4:49am

Tom,
 
That's the one I already have, but I reloaded this one and had the same issue. Guess I'll have to live with it.
 
Thanks   ---  Roger
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:49:22 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post3455.html#3455 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : The PCI Express Full-Mini card...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post3452.html#3452 Author: Tom H
Subject: 33
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 11:59am

The PCI Express Full-Mini card is not available, but if you create it and send it to us, we'll add it to the collection. Smile
 
]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:59:13 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post3452.html#3452 <![CDATA[PADS Productivity Kit : I looked at the Pads Productivity...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pads-productivity-kit_topic33_post3451.html#3451 Author: RLS2004
Subject: 33
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 11:20am

I looked at the Pads Productivity Kit for a PCI ExpressFull-Mini (F1 or F2) Card outline. Unfortunately it was not in the Kit. Any chance one is available?
Thanks! RLS2004
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