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by Eric Haugen
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: PCB Manufacturing Topics
Topic: Fixed in 4.1.25: 4.1.20 crash to desktop bug
Replies: 6
Views: 18866

Re: 4 1 20 crash to desktop bug

Where do save files live? I have one that gets this crash within 30seconds-5minutes of loading. I dont know if its a problem with my system, or just some random combination of variables in game. Hello, this thread should help you find a back up if you're still having issues with your design crashin...
by Eric Haugen
Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General PCB123 Discussion
Topic: Having troubles installing PCB123 on Windows Vista/7/8?
Replies: 0
Views: 9498

Having troubles installing PCB123 on Windows Vista/7/8?

If you're having difficulties getting PCB123 to install on your PC running Windows Vista, 7, or 8 you may want to try disabling UAC (User Access Control) during the install.

instructions on disabling UAC
by Eric Haugen
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: General PCB123 Discussion
Topic: How to make Mounting Holes
Replies: 0
Views: 8760

How to make Mounting Holes

Making mounting holes in PCB123 is very easy. Simply select the "add pin" tool, and put a check in "non plated" on your edit panel and then select the proper hole size. After this, simply place the holes where you need them on your board.
by Eric Haugen
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General PCB123 Discussion
Topic: How to route a trace at an angle other than 45º or 90º
Replies: 0
Views: 8860

How to route a trace at an angle other than 45º or 90º

Holding down the Ctrl key while routing your trace, you can make it go at an angle other than the defaul 45 or 90º PCB123 wants to snap to.
by Eric Haugen
Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: PCB123 Schematic
Topic: New to PCB123 Connection width
Replies: 4
Views: 19900

Re: New to PCB123 Connection width

Hello,

This is a known issue with the schematic and has been reported to the devs. We hope to have this resolved in a future update.

Thank you,

Eric
by Eric Haugen
Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: Products and Services
Topic: Order on hold for insufficent clearances?
Replies: 0
Views: 6422

Order on hold for insufficent clearances?

Does your order keep getting put on hold for insufficent inner layer clearances or your outer layer pads are too small and you're just not sure what this means? Here is an inner layer clearance http://www.sunstone.com/images/Content/inner-layers01.gif Here is a outer layer pad http://www.sunstone.co...
by Eric Haugen
Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Products and Services
Topic: Insufficient copper to board edge
Replies: 0
Views: 6336

Insufficient copper to board edge

Often we see customers submit designs with copper leading up to or close to the edge of the board. This can result in non functional boards after it has been routed. We request a minimum backset of .020" (or .010" on outer layers with Full Feature) to avoid manufacturing issues. As always, a list of...
by Eric Haugen
Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Schematic and Layout Parts (Libraries)
Topic: Open Thread for Parts with Errors
Replies: 14
Views: 21490

Re: Open Thread for Parts with Errors

I am using the LTV-817S footprint from the Sunstone website for my PCB but when I run DRC it shows the error: One Components overlap Error. Any inputs for that? Yes, this is not a problem with the part. You can find more information regarding the error with this thread: http://forum.sunstone.com/un...
by Eric Haugen
Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: PCB Manufacturing Topics
Topic: Fixed in 4.1.25: 4.1.20 crash to desktop bug
Replies: 6
Views: 18866

Fixed in 4.1.25: 4.1.20 crash to desktop bug

We are aware a new bug was introduced with the 4.1.20 when a user goes into add part and in and out of the properties of a part the software will freeze and crash. properties.JPG This has been reported to our developers and we hope for an update soon. We thank you for your patience as we resolve thi...
by Eric Haugen
Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: General PCB123 Discussion
Topic: Fixed in 4.1.25: DXF Export Error With 4.1.20
Replies: 0
Views: 8682

Fixed in 4.1.25: DXF Export Error With 4.1.20

While trying to export a .DXF file with 4.1.20 you may receive an error message "Board object missing user preferences". It appears there is an installation issue that occurs during the update. The fix for this is simple. Just navigate to your PCB123 installation directory and delete the Plugins fol...

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