[PCB_FORUM] Re: Allegro 15.5 Auto Place

Hi Dave:

This is kinda what I currently do.
Too much manual work.
I was looking for and automated solution.
I am going to try the Specctra placement tool

Thanks,
Les

--- Dave Seymour <dave.seymour@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Les,
> 
> Here is kinda what I would do..
> 
> Assuming netlist and all symbols built.
> 
> Place > Quickplace
> 
> Then you can manually decide Top or Bottom parts.
> Delete the back side, tiny parts, etc.
> 
> Move large top parts into the board.
> 
> Run Quickplace again with bottom checked.
> 
> Move back side parts into board outline.
> 
> If all parts are built and present, you can get a
> feel for a medium large board (4000 Total part) in
> about 30-45 min.
> 
> With a BOM and no netlist. I draw boxes with a line
> and copy them around. Real rough idea.
> 
> dave
> 
> 
> 
> Les Wong wrote:
> 
> >Hi All:
> >
> >Anyone out there play with or use Auto Place.
> >
> >I would like to use it to place all components on
> >the board, just to see if all of the components
> >will physically fit.  
> >
> >I do not currently care if it can be routed.
> >
> >It would be nice to have quick place option
> >to place inside the place keepin.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Les
>
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