Since my last reply, I have tried to open a schematic file from a CTC203 service CD. I was able to open it in Corel Draw 12, with only having to substitute some fonts because the originals weren't already on my system. The file size of the original Autocad file on the CD is 181 kb. The Corel Draw file is 236 kb. I then converted it to JPG at 8" x 13" x 300 dpi color picture ( about 600 kb file size)so it can be printed out on a large format inkjet, retaining the yellow and red lines from the original RCA diagram. If anyone wants to view the resultant diagram, go here for a limited time: http://www.number63.ca/CTC203-CRT.jpg The person receiving the file may find that the image is huge. That is because the internet has converted the file from 300 dpi to 72 dpi, therefore blowing up the number of inches in size. If that is the case, the picture could be converted back to 300 dpi with a graphics program, or I could have zipped the file to retain the settings. My original reply to the message: The schematics are in DWG format which is Autocad. You can simply use your file manager to find the schematic files off the CD and email them to another tech. The other tech can use a free (I think it is free) program called DWG Viewer to read the files. Other than that, there probably is a way to work around it, such as to do a number of "PRINT SCREENS" and make PDF pages out of the saved print screens. Gary McCartney McCartney Electronics Guelph Ontario Canada Est. 1984 email: gary (at) number63.ca Phil Bader wrote: > Anyone know a way to "crack" these Thomson RCA schemo on discs known as > "Automan"? Seems every disc model is 500 megs, and you can't extract the > actual schemo without the Automan viewer allong for the ride. makes it > impossible to send email. I have one marked CTC203 but too large to > even upload! (500 megs). I know probably only 10-20 megs are actual > diagrams truth be told! > Phil Bader > > Shoreline Electronics wrote: > > >>CTC203 print has been uploaded to the members upload area >> >>================================= >>Jeff Stielau >>Shoreline Electronics Repair >>344 East Main Street >>Clinton,CT 06413 >>(860)399-1861 >>(860)664-3535 FAX >>jstielau@xxxxxxxx >>================================= >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Old TV Man" <mebonnell@xxxxxxxxx> >>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 4:46 PM >>Subject: [TechAssist] RCA F27628 Dh. CTC203AA13 >> >> >> >> >> >>>I am still looking for this schematic for the HOT and FBT section. I >>>think any CTC203 will work. >>> >>>I want to thank Al for his attempt. >>> >>>[TechAssist] RCA F27628 Ch. CTC203AA13 Reply=A0to: >>>techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> >>>Could someone send me the schematic for the HOT and FBT section for this >>>TV? >>>TIA. >>> >>>Max Bonnell >>>Bonnell TV >>>Robinson, IL >>>---------------------------------------------- >>> >>> >>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>Lost Password: >>>http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". >>>Email Archives: >>>//www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ >>> >>> >>> >> >> >>----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>Lost Password: >>http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". >>Email Archives: >>//www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ >> >> >> >> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/