VB scripts

[drmorgan]

I'm looking at some of the scripts for PADS and realize there is no explanation for many of them. You can look at the text of the script and get an idea from some of them but not all. It would be nice to have a "detailed" explanation of each script.

Derek

[Tom]

Derek,

I totally agree with you.

All of the VB Scripts were donated without any written descriptions by the authors. There are some really good Scripts and some not so good Scripts.

We would like you to volunteer to create all the VB Script "detailed" explanations. Since this is a free website, we really don't have any money to pay you, but we'll give you all the credit.

We're all looking forward to receiving your contribution.

[drmorgan]

Originally posted by Tom Hausherr
Derek,

I totally agree with you.

All of the VB Scripts were donated without any written descriptions by the authors. There are some really good Scripts and some not so good Scripts.

We would like you to volunteer to create all the VB Script "detailed" explanations. Since this is a free website, we really don't have any money to pay you, but we'll give you all the credit.

We're all looking forward to receiving your contribution.

LOL, I'm up to my elbows with PADS work arounds...working me around!

Tom, is there any record of the individuals who donated the scripts? Could maybe start by contacting some of them for info.

[Tom]

If the creator of the VB Script is a good programmer they always put their name and contact info in the header of the script code.

Patrick Colcernian was going to take on this task but he adopted a new born baby (Laura) and has his hands full as his wife travels a lot with her job at Siemens.

It's one of the things on our to-do list, whenever we have the spare time to get to it. Right now it seems that other products have taken the priority - like:
1. Creating a Land Pattern Wizard that automatically creates Decals from component data.
2. Creating an entire new set of library documentation that includes English units.
3. Creating Multi-Media Training modules for PowerPCB, BlazeRoute, AutoCAD, OrCAD, Hyperlynx, CAM350 and others that are on the list under consideration.
4. Creating a "Virtual Library Handbook" that automatically searches for component and land pattern data very quickly in a giant calculator spread sheet using the 3-Tier library system.
5. Actually doing some PCB designs to help pay the bills.

I know that God will send the right person forward to take on the responsibility of VB Script research and description creation. I thought that you may be that person but you're too busy.

There are so many unemployed PCB Designers that are doing nothing that could easily volunteer to take on this task and help build and define the future standards but no one has come forward yet.

We're patient and we are confident that out of pure necessity that the right people will step up to the plate and create what needs to be created and they in turn will be rewarded for their contribution.

[wheels]

Tom,

Are you still selling the land pattern calc and free wizard for $99. Was going to get a P.O. for it and the offer is gone from the web sit.

[Tom]

John,

The $99 introductory offer is over.

The LandCalc now has both Metric and Mil Units and will eventually become the LandWiz.

The current price for LandCalc has gone up to $199 and comes with one year maintenance.

Anyone who purchases LandCalc before LandWiz is released (March 17th) will automatically get the LandWiz product as an upgrade.

Also, when the LandWiz product is released it will sell for $299 and eventually go up to $499 as we add new features. LandWiz is a PowerPCB specific product.

The LandCalc will stay at $199 until more features and component families are added to it. LandCalc is a non CAD specific calculator and can be used by any PCB designer using any CAD tool.

So in summary, there are three products:

1. SMD_Calculator - Free Shareware, metric units only, with a fully functional SOIC Wizard.
2. LandCalc - Has both Metric and Mil Units and will eventually will become LandWiz
3. LandWiz - Both Units, Automatically creates PowerPCB Decals from mechanical component data

[drmorgan]

Originally posted by Tom Hausherr
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We're patient and we are confident that out of pure necessity that the right people will step up to the plate and create what needs to be created and they in turn will be rewarded for their contribution. [/B]

Tom,

next week I'm going to start loading all those scripts in and see what they do. As I do that I will write up a description and at least get this thing started. I'm not SO busy that I can't help out some, especially seeing all the work that you, Randy and others do here.

Off work tommorow, so I'll check in early next week.

Derek

[Tom]

Derek,

There is already a document that has been started by Patrick Colcernian and it's located in this "Site Index" folder:
http://www.pcbstandards.com/downloads/Metric%20Environment/General%20Documentation/Technical%20Papers/VB%20Scripts/

It's Called "Defining Visual Basic Scripts.doc".

What needs to happen is that document needs to keep growing. You can help by just chipping away at it by adding one VB Script description at a time.

Let me know if you need any help.

[RLS]

Hi,
I've looked at a few of the VB scripts. Some are really useful! However, a couple of them fail to run for me. Near as I can tell they need an additional file called standard.bas to run.

For example, the VB script Net Color Tool stops at the line '#Uses "standard.bas

Where can a copy of standard.bas be obtained? Should it placed in the same directory as the VB script?

Thanks.
RLS

[Tom]

Attached is a copy of "Standard.bas".

It should be placed in the same directory as the other VB Scripts.

[wheels]

Any body still have the "Defining Visual Basic Scripts.doc".
It is not on the pcbstandards website any more

Thanks

[randychase]

Go here and see if it is there-

http://www.cpdserver.com/pcbstandards/vbscripts/

[wheels]

Sorry Randy. DiId not find it there.

[cadpro2k]

Wheels, dude. :)

Try here.

http://www.cpdserver.com/pcbstandards/docs/Technical%20Papers/VB%20Scripts/