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From: "Erich Heinzle (a1039181 AT gmail DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2017 02:02:53 +0930
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Subject: [geda-user] [PCB-RND] Protel Autorax / Easytrax layout import and export now
 supported in pcb-rnd
To: geda-user <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
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A Protel Autotrax/Easytrax layout import / export plugin for pcb-rnd
is now included by default in svn head, The importer also imports the
Protel Autorax netlist if present in the layout.

Protel Autotrax was recently released by Altium as freeware, and
continues to enjoy something of a cult following among some hobbyists.

It is anticipated that this new feature will be of use to those seeking to:

- modify previously distributed Protel Autotrax and Easytrax designs
in something other than the original Protel Autotrax software

- use legacy Protel Autotrax and Easytrax designs sourced from others
to generate new gerbers for fabrication

- export footprints and designs for existing Protel Autotrax users

- convert Protel Autotrax and Easytrax designs into any of the other
formats supported by pcb-rnd, such as postscript, png, svg, gcode,
XYRS, kicad legacy layouts, kicad s-expression layouts, etc...

- convert old footprints in Protel Autotrax and Easytrax designs for
use in more modern tools.

Until the next stable version is released, which will be followed by
Debian packaging, you can get pcb-rnd with Protel Autotrax / Easytrax
support via svn at:

http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd/

For screenshots and further details, see:

http://vk5hse.blogspot.com.au/2017/07/pcb-rnd-support-for-protel-autotrax.html

As always, bug reports and suggestions are encouraged and welcome.

If you have a format you would like to see supported, and can provide
example files and documentation describing the format, feel free to
get in touch to discuss the feasibility of implementing it.

Enjoy responsibly!!

Erich.