PCB Design in ASCII please

[stevewidg]

Hello,
Im looking at using an XMOS in a new design, but cant open Orcad design files in my PCB software ( Pulsonix) as it can only import ASCII files. Could some kind soul at XMOS ( or Orcad user) please re-save Layout and symbol files in ASCII format for me. I am happy to re post back with Pulsonix files if anyone else is interested
Im currently interested in 144 BGA G4, but be nice to have the lot.
Many thanks
Steve

[leon_heller]

Seconded!

I've created the PSX part you are after, but it needs checking.

[stevewidg]

Thanks Leon,
Doesnt look like there is anyone in XMOS, or otherwise with Orcad that wants to help out, so can I take you up on your offer please, and I'll check it out.
I did send an email to your account in your profile,.
Regards
Steve

[leon_heller]

I didn't receive it, but it might be in my spam folder. It isn't, so I don't know what happened to it.

I stupidly put my XMOS schematic symbols in my main library, so I've moved them into an XMOS symbol library. I've uploaded the exported files here:

http://www.leonheller.com/XMOS/XMOS.zip

It would be a good idea to check them, and the footprints might need some adjustment to pad sizes and so on.

[stevewidg]

Hi Leon,
Sorry to be a nuisance but I dont have the advanced ASCII import option after all. Would you mind very much resaving the pulsonix part in Binary.
I hope this doesnt stop anyone posting the ASCII files as originally requested as you should be able to import in your version Leon.
Many thanks
Steve

[leon_heller]

Sorry about that; I've never used that Export facility before and I thought I'd try it. They look like EDIF files, with that list structure.

I just uploaded the actual library files, they should be OK.

[stevewidg]

Hi Leon,
Sorry but where did you put files. They dont appearr to be in the Zip file. Ive left it a good few hours to wait for change to trickle through.

Regards
Steve

[leon_heller]

Sorry, I put them in the wrong folder. I've just uploaded them to the previous location.

I've asked Pulsonix if they can create a library from the XMOS files. They have the other programs, and they have done that sort of thing for me before.

[leon_heller]

Pulsonix told me that they can't read the files with the versions of the software they have.

I've raised a support ticket asking if ASCII files could be made available. The files were probably provided by Varisys, who design most of the XMOS PCBs.