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RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:42:11 GMT

Is the non-profit version also available here?

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:02 GMT

Hello,

If you like to order the non-profit license, please contact CadSoft directly. Either the U.S. office or the CadSoft hq in Germany. Contact data can be found on www.cadsoft.de/dealers.htm.

The non-profit license has the same limitations as the EAGLE Standard edition (99 sheets, 4 signal layers, maximum board size of 160mm x 100mm), but you may not use it to earn money.

Ideal for a hobbyist who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.

If you would like to order the Non-profit version, please go to

http://www.cadsoft.de/nonprofit.htm for details.

Best regards,
Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:53:47 GMT

When, will a full Farnell catalogue Library be available?

This will certainly make it easier to find the right component either from Eagle or for Eagle. It can be both longwinded and fustrating to find a half way right PCB profile for components in the existing libraries and its even harder to find some of the library components outside europe.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:18:59 GMT

Hello Chris,

there are indeed plans to make parts that are in the Farnell catalogue available for all EAGLE users (keyword Designlink) and to implement the possibility to check on the Farnell web site whether the parts you want to use with your design are currently on stock and available. As far as I am informed we need a few additional functions in EAGLE for realizing this. I don't have information about a time schedule currently, but I am pretty sure that this is one of the most urgent thing to be done.

-Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:25:58 GMT

The eagle is a good tool for star making pcbs

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:42:41 GMT

It's great software, but it don't accept multi-byte input and display.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:33:42 GMT

What do you exactly mean with "multi-byte input and display"?

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:11:27 GMT

I changed my name from chinese to phonetic letters, as you seen, many country using multibyte word to present on computer. and some special symbols also use multibyte..

For example, if use ASCII code to show a letter "A", in hexadecimal, should be 0x41, one byte can show 0xFF, so it only need one byte to present it, but many language, especially some language base the hieroglyph, one byte is not enough space to represent them. so we need multi-byte to to represent them.

But EAGLE don't support multi-byte input, so I can only use english to mark some infomation on my PCB.

another importent thing is document's collection, since I often use the "HTML" to save some data or text in EAGLE , but it don't support my source language, so it limit me to use this funtion....

Sorry for my bad english, many word maybe is worng, hope it can help you.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:42:36 GMT

Thank you for clarifying things. I now know what wanted to tell me.

I will forward your mail to our development people and I am prtty sure that there will be changes

in the future.

Best regards,
Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:23:43 GMT

Sweet. I love this program. I'm a Linux user, and normally an open source fan. But, i dont really care about open source-ness that much as long as it's a product that is cross platform, and can run on all operating systems. Who knows, maybe someday i will have three different computers running all three different operating systems.

Anyway, i like the program mostly the way it is, but it could use some improvements.

Mostly, the GUI could be improved slightly. I've had problems in the past with the weird [alt] [backspace] undo command not working with both [alt] keys. it would be cool if you guy's added more language support for other languages. But, most of all it would be cool if you guy's added a ton of IMPORT support for other schematic/PCB programs. The FIRST robotics program publishes thier designs now, but i dont want to use Altium designer. Im sure other people share thier designs (sometimes in EPS format), and it would be sweet if we could import those. Even sweeter if we could import from a jpeg or png image, but i bet that would be hard.

http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=16337

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:17 GMT

Eagle is indeed a very good software. I've used it for many years already, and I'm vary happy with the improvements the last years (since the 4.xx version). Sice some whishes about increased functionality ha already been posted and acknowledged, here's some more from me:

* Show multiple units. At least in objects 'property' window. For example, i most often use 'mil' for grids, pads, components, etc, but I always have to be aware of the metric measures (mm) at the same time! I would love a feature where I don't have to switch grid each time I want a mm-measure!

* Keyboard bindings! It would increase productivity to allow simple key strokes to change mouse tool, instead of repeated point-and-click to the tool menu. The latter tends to be rather annoying when you layout PCBs for many hours a day. Sure, the right-click-menu is an improvement, and the console is awesome too, but the most efficient way is this missing (i.e. key bindings).

* Don't ever take away the multi-platform support! In my experience, that's very often a motivation to pick this very software among smaller companies!

* I'm looking forward to the future Farnell-library. But letting the user creating his own components will always be a key matter. How about a wizard to create basic pad/pin layout? You can find this feature in more comprehensive suites (for example Mentor PADS). I tell you, It's a catch!

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:32:11 GMT

Hi Andrew, sorry for my late reply. Just wanted to add one or two sentences concerning multi-platforms and importing functions.

Since version 5.7.0 your license, no matter whether you bought it for Windows or Linux ar Mac or a combination of these OSs, will work on all platforms. You no longer have to pay an additional fee for multi-platform licenses from now on.

The EAGLE User Language is a very powerful tool that allows to import almost any data into EAGLE. The main problem in writing converter programs is the lack of good and reliable documentation of the source data format. And of course you need a bit of time to write an ULP.

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:36:31 GMT

As i just wrote in my reply to Andrew we will continue our supoprt for Mac and Linux.

Concerning libraries:

There is for example an ULP that allows to extract library data from BSDL files (Boundary Scan Description Language). It generates Symbol, Package and Devices. It's named make-symbol-device-package-bsdl.ulp and part of your EAGLE installation.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:50:34 GMT

I use Eagle for my projects, and find it very good, but it is very limiting for the small time user. I do sell my projects for profit, but it's only on a hobby basis - so I don't qualify for the not-for-profit version. There doesn't seem to be an option between £35.00 and over £500.00 and keep all three modules. To have to spend nearly 15x as much to be able to make a board twice the size is disappointing - I'm sure there would be a market for something inbetween.

Mark.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:21:52 GMT

Hello,

Is EAGLE ecad tool supports for Unix also, if yes can you brief about the common commands used to run the script.

And i have one BOM needs to convert the xls file to COMPONENT LIBRARY DEVELOPEMENT , for example it's Passive components around 10,0000 components.

I needs to shows the parameters like res value,tolerance,wattage,package and manufacturer name and manufacturer part number, Is it possible to do in one shot without any errors, if yes tell me the clear cut picture.

Thanks in advance

Ganesh

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:53:38 GMT

Hello,

sorry it's not so easy to understand what you wanted to say, but....

EAGLE is available for Linux, as well.

Concerning additional information for components: You could define attributes for the components and use bom_with_attributes.ulp for generating a parts list. This ULP is available in the ULP directory at

www.cadsoft.de/download.ulp.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:23:32 GMT

Please advise me the difference of freemium version and standard version. I understand the both function is equal, but freemium version have the limited period.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 10 May 2010 06:30:41 GMT

The Freemium has the following limits:

max. 4 sheets in a schematic

4 signal layers in the layout

max. size 100mm x 80mm

limited to one computer, you need an internet connection for working, valid for 60 days

The Standard Edition:

max. 99 sheets in a schematic

6 signal layers in the layout

max. size 160mm x 100mm

Regards,

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:27:49 GMT

Would the non-profit license apply to an educational facility for internal use only -- non-profit?

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:24:52 GMT

The non-profit license is available for individual persons only, not for universities or educational facilities for example. But we offer special discounts for educational licenses. Please contact our sales office for details.

==> sales@cadsoftusa.com

Regards,
Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:01:12 GMT

The text above says "The Freemium edition has more features such as being able to design larger boards...", but in one of the replies below, the maximum board size for the Freemium version is stated as 100mm x 80mm, which is the same as the ordinary free version. Which is correct? As far as I can tell by trying out the Freemium, it is still limited to 100mm in width, which is too small for a Eurocard. Am I correct or is there some way to make a 160mm x 80mm board as a test design in the Freemium version?

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:25:06 GMT

John,

the board size is the same as in the Freeware. It is 100mm by 80 mm, which is half a Euro card. The advantage of the Freemium is that you can use 4 signal layers instaed of 2 layers with the Freeware.

Regards,

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:28:59 GMT

Please note that you can now post your questions about CadSoft to one of the CadSoft forums via element14. You post here, and your question/post will be synced with CadSoft's newsgroups. CadSoft has forums for Announcements, BetaTesting, Suggestions, Support, and User Chat. You can find all of these forums at http://www.element-14.com/cadsoft.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:01:13 GMT

有用。

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:32:57 GMT

Hi Richard,

EAGLE is no doubt a good software. I'm currently preferring EAGLE than ORCAD for my PCB designing. but i'm not very familiar with all its features.

Can you provide me a tutorial of the EAGLE. This will certainly help me.

Waiting for your reply

Regards

Vikram Goel

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:52:59 GMT

Hi Vikram,

EAGLE comes with the whole documentation in PDF format. Goto to your eagle-5.10.0/doc folder and look for tutorial_en.pdf andmanual_en.pdf.

There is a FAQ section www.cadsoft.de which is worth reading it.

Hope this helps.

Best regards

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

farkulus@tryonolympus.org — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:20:54 GMT

I am very pleased to find a CAD program available under linux. I am only a beginner, but Eagle (v5.10) appears to be an excellent tool, with a very thorough tutorial, extensive on-line help, command equivalents for most GUI actions, an autorouter, and (perhaps best-of-all) a free version! I believe Eagle will enable me to quickly bring my hardware ideas to reality.

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:45:55 GMT

Thank you.

Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:36:49 GMT

My installation didn't work at all under Ubuntu 9.04 but I found an earlier version in the Software Centre. Any plans for a better package for the Linux version (Debian preferred obviously)?

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:33:59 GMT

I am working with Ubuntu 9.04 at home and don't have problems at all. What are the problems you experienced?

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:03:12 GMT

HI,

The last year, we buy an eagle Licence for my computer under windows XP.

Today, i want to use Linux; this licence can work with Linux ?

Thanks

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:12:50 GMT

Hi,

yes you can use EAGLE with Linux as well. Since EAGLE version 5.7.0 your license supports all platforms (Wndows, Linux, Mac) now.

Regards,
Richard

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:58:10 GMT

Thank you Richard_H, it work fine !

That's great :-)

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:24:09 GMT

Hello all,

I am a very happy Eagle user, I bough the Light edition years ago and did well for me. I'm curios what is the reason on adding those two addware butons in 5.11 on the otherwise nice interface! Pretty sure most of people using Eagle have a PCB manufacturer they use regularely, same goes for parts suplier. Any way I can have it disabled it by default? Every time I open a file it pop up on the screen, not sure about you, but annoys me, give Eagle a chip feeling.

Regards,

Ion

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:53:52 GMT

I am sergesting for the robot that jiros for stability

Dave

RE: EAGLE by CadSoft Computer Inc

messages@element14.com — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:28:21 GMT

Hello Ion,

these two buttons represent two new features in EAGLE 5.11. The possibility to search for components at the Farnell/Newark/element14 website, look into their data sheets, get information about availability and prices and so on. Finally you can create a bill of materials and print it or even add it into a shopping cart, and if you would like to, order it at Farnell.

the second icon is the gives you the possibility to get a quotation for manufacturing your PCB through a Farnell/element14 partner.

We are suing the text menu for displaying these two icons. It's a new feature that the text menu can handle small images now. We also know that most people do not use the text menu anymore, so we decided to activate it for this purpose. In order to hide the text menu go to the Control Panel's Options menu, User interface and deselect "command texts".

Regards,

Richard