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                      EditPCB Intro Version 2.0
                                 by
                              Softronix
                              (c) 1991








             EditPCB - License and Disclaimer Statement
                    Copyright (c) 1991 Softronix
                        All Rights Reserved.


EditPCB Intro is distributed as a user-supported software product.
You may copy and distribute EditPCB Intro and its accompanying files
freely, as long as the files are distributed together unaltered.  If
you find EditPCB useful and wish to use it regularly, Softronix
requests that you register, so you can receive full customer support
and a developer version of EditPCB.

EditPCB is distributed "as is" and without any express or implied
warranties. Because of the diversity of conditions and hardware under
which this program may be used, no warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose is offered.  The user is advised to test the
program thoroughly before relying on it.  The user assumes the entire
risk of using the program.  Any liability of Softronix is limited
exclusively to product replacement or refund of the registration fee.


I.  Introduction

EditPCB Intro is a user-supported printed-circuit board (PCB) design
package.  It was developed to provide a low cost and professional
method of designing PCBs and distributing these designs to others via
floppies or BBSs.

An IBM compatible equipped with 640K and EGA/VGA graphics and a mouse
is the only minimum mandatory hardware required to run EditPCB;
however, a hard disk and printer are strongly recommended.

EditPCB supports a wide range of laser and dot-matrix printers
enabling almost anyone with an output device to generate PCB artwork.

The developer version, available with registration, includes an
expanded user's guide contained in a 3-ring binder, a component
library, support for components, and PrintHP - a HP plotter utility.
With the developer version, you can construct frequently used PCB
parts and board outlines.  Later, these components can be retrieved
and used again.  PrintHP converts EditPCB designs into output
suitable for HP-GL compatible plotters.

If you evaluate EditPCB and find it suitable for your needs,  the
registration fee is $45 ( U.S. funds).  If you have any questions or
wish to register write:

           Softronix
           119 Oakcrest Rd
           Huntsville, AL 35811
           [phone]


or call [phone] between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM,
Monday through Friday (central time) for voice communication.

In addition to the weekday business hours, Softronix maintains a BBS.
Just call [phone] between the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM to
get the latest information on EditPCB and other Softronix products.
Payment is accepted by check or money order.  COD orders are also
accepted; however, there is a $5.00 C.O.D. charge.  COD orders may be
placed over the BBS for the fastest service.

EditPCB V2 is a very powerful product.  Softronix strongly recommends
registration of your product in order to fully utilize all of
EditPCB's features.


II. Getting Started

Two programs are included in the EditPCB Intro package, EditPCB and
PrintDM.  EditPCB is used to create PCBs, while PrintDM is used to
generate PCB artwork.

Before using EditPCB or PrintDM, create a directory to hold the
programs and the PCBs you are going to create.

Next place all of the EditPCB Intro programs and support files into
the new directory.

You are now ready to start designing PCBs!



III.  EditPCB Commands

A. Windows

EditPCB begins by opening a window to the PCB workspace.  Windows can
be resized or moved.  To move a window, place the mouse in the title
area of the window and press the LEFT mouse button.  While holding
the button down, drag the window to the new screen location.

To resize the active window, place the mouse on the window border.
While holding the LEFT button down, resize the window to the desired
size.

Each window has a system button located in the upper left corner
which contains the following commands:

     Layer       - Used to enable/disable and change layers.
     Close       - Used to delete an inactive window.
     Zoom In     - Used to zoom in on PCB.
     Zoom Out    - Used to zoom out from PCB.
     Center      - Used to center active window.

A PCB is composed of up to eight layers.  Layers can be turned on and
off.  By using the Layer option, you can switch from one layer to
another.  The Layer On/Off option is used to enable/disable the
display of layers.

Softronix strongly recommends the following layer assignments in
order to maintain compatibility between users and future products.

         Layer Description

           0 - Board outline
           1 - Pins and Holes
           2 - Solder side traces
           3 - Component side traces
           4 - Silk screen
           5 - Solder Mask
           6 - Reserved
           7 - User Defined


B. Menu

The bar menu at the top of the screen is used to select various
EditPCB commands.  Select a command category by placing the mouse
over the category word.  A drop-down menu will appear.  Move the
mouse to the desired option and press the LEFT mouse button.

If you wish to collapse a drop-down menu without selecting a command,
move the mouse to a blank area on the screen and press the LEFT mouse
button.


C. File Options

The file options menu contains the following commands:

     Load PCB    - Used to retrieve existing PCBs into
                   EditPCB.
     Save PCB    - Used to save PCB designs.
     Clear PCB   - Used to erase the entire PCB workspace.
     Info        - Displays EditPCB Version.
     Quit        - Used to end PCB design sections.

Before a PCB can be loaded or saved, the Directory command found in
the Setup menu must be executed.


D.  Draw Options

The Draw options menu contains the following commands:

     Line        - Used to draw lines.
     Trace       - Used to draw traces.
     Pin         - Used to draw pins.
     Hole        - Used to draw holes.
     Text        - Used to draw text.




E.  Edit Options

The Edit options menu contains the following commands:
     Delete            - Used to remove objects.
     Move              - Used to move objects.
     Copy              - Used to copy objects.
     Block Delete      - Used to remove a block of objects.
     Block Move        - Used to move a block of objects.
     Block Copy        - Used to copy a block of objects.
     Block Rotate      - Used to rotate a block of objects.
     Modify            - Used to change objects' layers and
                         attributes.



F.  Window Options

The Window options menu contains the following command:

     Create      - Used to create a new window.

Create is used to create additional window for viewing various parts
of the PCB design.


G. Component Options (not available in the Intro Version)

     Load Component - Used to retrieve components from the component
                      library.
     Save Component - Used to construct and save a component.


I. Setup Options

The Setup options menu contains the following commands:

     Pin         - Used to set the inner and outer diameter of
                   pins.
     Trace       - Used to set the current trace width.
     Grid        - Used to set Grid and Snap.
     Directory   - Used to set the PCB directory.









Acknowledgements

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