I have just started to use TinyCAD and it does not look bad except for lack of a good supply of parts. It even runs on Linux and so does FreePCB in wine. I...
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acewriter_1999
May 13, 2012 9:54 am
I am a bit new to this so I would like to create a part for TinyCAD and I cannot figure out how to copy a part from a current library to a new library so that...
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acewriter_1999
May 13, 2012 9:54 am
I have been trying to find the Netconv, but all the links seem to be broken and all I get is a 404, page not found. Anyone know where I can get this program....
Okay, well I figured it out finally. In the unzipped directory there were 3 folders; csv, symbols, and libraries. I only copied the files in the libraries...
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acewriter_1999
May 14, 2012 5:10 am
Okay, I may have found the answer though I have not tried it yet. I found a TinyCAD manual after search the Internet though the manual is not on the TinyCAD...
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a10d0n
May 14, 2012 8:23 am
From this site: Files > How To Files > TC_NewLibSym.zip Files > How To Files > Edit or Add Symbols.txt describe some of the processes. The help file is inside...
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acewriter_1999
May 15, 2012 9:14 am
Thanks, I did find it though I don't think it is exactly intuitive. I was expecting it to be in the menus. It is in the right click menu though so as long as...
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acewriter_1999
May 15, 2012 10:11 am
Well, I created my first schematic with TinyCAD and I like it so I guess I will keep using it for awhile. One thing I that confused me for a moment though was...
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dsimsj
May 15, 2012 6:24 pm
.dsn = design - I guess. " One other thing was the lack of parts or symbols" - How many do you need? Last time I looked there were over 40 libraries available!...
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Ted
tmieske7
May 15, 2012 6:24 pm
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE DON'T JUST PUT THE LINK IN THE EMAIL! geez ... From: a10d0n <philip.walker@...> Subject: [tinycad] Re: creating a part...
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tmieske7
May 15, 2012 6:28 pm
.DSN is the name of the file when you created the schematic, you can EXPORT and] save it as a .PNG file is you like. It will look real small, but bring it...
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jwkaiser
May 15, 2012 7:21 pm
I like to "print" the finished schematic to a pdf printer like PDF Creator. That way anyone can view it. The "jaggies" you get when using a PNG file aren't...
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acewriter_1999
May 15, 2012 10:48 pm
Yes, I understand that and thanks. I was just commenting that most schematic programs use *.sch for schematic. This is not a big deal, just something I will...
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acewriter_1999
May 15, 2012 10:48 pm
... my ... hmm, interesting. I will try it again then. Perhaps it has to do with the fact I am using Windows 7 64-bit though most 32-bit applications work...
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Ted
tmieske7
May 16, 2012 3:12 pm
Thanksw, Jim...good tip! -ted ... From: jwkaiser <jkaiser@...> Subject: [tinycad] Re: First Impressions To: tinycad@... Date: Tuesday, May 15,...
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dsimsj
May 17, 2012 7:06 am
... schematic programs use *.sch for schematic. This is not a big deal, just something I will need to get used to. I just had a thought on that. Having .dsn...
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a10d0n
May 17, 2012 7:55 am
Re: 'One last thing, the TinyCAD manual does not open up from the help menu which is not a big deal, but would be helpful.' Check that you have : TinyCAD.chm ...
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gnuarm
May 17, 2012 9:11 pm
... Using .dsn is not an automatic solution. A number of programs, like Orcad, also use .dsn files. ... The easy solution to this issue is to open the...
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dsimsj
May 18, 2012 4:01 pm
... Orcad, also use .dsn files. ... I knew I'd seen it somewhere in my past! ... then open the file from within the application. The defaults are just that,...
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gnuarm
May 18, 2012 4:30 pm
... Yeah, they failed on that one pretty badly. By using an association between the file name ending and the application they pretty much assured multiple...
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Mark Langezaal
mark.langezaal@...
May 19, 2012 6:13 am
Hi, It would be quite easy to change the default filename suffix from .dsn into .tcad or whatever is useful and unique. The file contents would be the same,...
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tmieske7
May 19, 2012 6:21 pm
I totally agree, Mark! -ted  - ---- --------- -------oOo- --------- --------- ----- - "PICAXE: Have U shoved code in 1 today!?" of:...
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tahwos
tahwnikcufos
May 19, 2012 6:27 pm
I think it's a horrible idea - I don't don't care what other applications use, because I don't use them, I use TinyCAD. I see absolutely no reason why TinyCAD...
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a10d0n
May 21, 2012 6:38 pm
I don't think it is the most pressing need. I could live with either but there are things which merit attention far more: - Toolbar item to change grid size...
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emueyes00
robert26535@...
May 27, 2012 7:07 pm
This question keeps popping up it seems. I've just started using TinyCAD and need a 555 (well, I need a 556 really). Having just joined this group I can't seem...
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a10d0n
May 27, 2012 10:40 pm
There is a library in the 'Files/Libraries/' section as 'IC-Other Linear.mdb' which should contain what you want. It is in the older format but should be...
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Michael Vye
vyeking8...
Jun 9, 2012 1:30 pm
THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT REVIEW kUDOS! THANK YOU. Â Â Â Michael Vye PRIVATE CONSULTANTS GROUP 7002 Devotion Lane Sacramento, Ca. 95823-1706 tel:...
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Leslie
les.au49
Jun 12, 2012 8:10 am
G'day list members: First, to give this posting a context, I give the key points from a previous posting as a summary. ... Library management is a key...
