[PCB_FORUM] Re: Obsoleting parts

Hi, Shirley:

We move the PCB part to an OBSOLETE directory that is included in the PSMPATH.  
The schematic part is moved to an OBSOLETE library that is not allowed for new 
boards, but still available for packaging.  That way minor changes to existing 
production boards do not get popped off the board.

We support this with a script that compares a custom date property of parts on 
the board with the custom date properties of the same part in the library, 
alerting the PCB Designer that their board is using obsolete packages so they 
can find out if it needs to be updated.  Another script on the schematic side 
has a similar function.

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[mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bradley, Shirley
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 09:27
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Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Obsoleting parts


How is everyone obsoleting parts from the library. Some of these parts are used 
on production boards, so removing them from the library is not an option. Is 
there a way to hide the entry or freeze it so it can not be picked off the 
menu? What are you doing????

We are on 16.2 and do not have CIS.

Shirley M. Bradley
Cad Librarian
Intermec
tel: 319-369-3328

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