Re: gEDA-user: SMD's with pcb

[Stephen Meier <smeier@AlchemyResearch.com>]

Ales Hvezda wrote:

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> From: Ed Richley <richley@onion-switch.com>
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> Thanks to all who replied. It sounds as if a newer version is the
> answer (1.99o). I went to sourceforge, and apparently the only code
> is in cvs form. So, now I have to figure out how to use cvs. It also
> wasn't apparent that the version in cvs was 1.99o. But, I'll
> figure it out. Is there some reason why there can't just be a tarball? 
> Also, I learned that SMD parts in the library can be placed on either
> side. It's just the homemade parts that won't switch. Hopefully the
> newer version will fix this. 
> And is there a good reason why the library generation process is so
> cryptic? I read the manual and it assures me that it's better this way, 
> but I really have to wonder. Most layout people spend half their time
> making footprints. Or is there a manual explaining how to do it?
>
> Thanks again.
>
>
> Ed
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More shameless self premotion to follow. Ed have you fetched my 
document.....

www.meierrippin.com/pcb_landpattern_design.pdf

Have fun,

Steve Meier