Two days after last input. ________________________________ From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Kiplinger Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:17 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [PCB_FORUM] How long it takes to route a board? Cristian, This is a very complex question. Some have come up with formulas. Variables include: pin count complexity/rules library creation required availability of Specctra (and fast enough computer) availability of template design Others will print out the schematic, heft it, and guess. Dartboards probably also come in handy. I agree with Gary. Personally, I break it down to tasks and estimate each. If you're only routing, then you have only a few variables. If you're working from scratch, then use a spreadsheet. Ken Kiplinger Design Solutions, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Filip, Cristian Sent: Thu 7/28/2005 12:25 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Subject: [PCB_FORUM] How long it takes to route a board? Hello, I'd like to identify the best method to estimate how long it takes to do board design and how much to charge the customer. So I would like to hear different opinions on this topic. When your boss/customer asks you how long it will take to you to do the PCB design, how do you evaluate that? Thanks, Cristian ----------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe/unsubscribe: Send a message to icu-pcb-forum-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of subscribe or unsubscribe To view the archives of this list please login at //www.freelists.org. Our list name is icu-pcb-forum or go to //www.freelists.org/archives/icu-pcb-forum/ Problems or Questions: Send an email to icu-pcb-forum-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Want to post a job listing ? DON'T DO IT HERE! Better yet, join our jobs listing forum. SUBSCRIBE: icu-jobs-forum-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxx POST: icu-jobs-forum@xxxxxxxxxx -----------------------------------------------------------