"as soon as i can figure out how to panelize a
   bunch of small boards onto a larger one in Eagle."

This is especially easy in Eagle - using "group", "cut",
"paste" and a new, target/composite board that is actually
submitted.

In a nutshell:

1) Create a target/composite board (which will be the composite
   of all foils in this board submission).

1a) Save the destination/composite board.

2) Get a pattern/foil for the source-layout. This is done by outlining
   (surrounding) the source layout using "group" followed by "cut". This
   places a pattern in the paste buffer.

3) Open the the destination/composite board.

4) Use "paste" to force the layout from the paste buffer to the foreground
for placement.

4a) Save the target/composite board.

5) Repeat steps 2)through 4a) as necessary.

 RF Jim





----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Botkin" <dale@BOTKIN.ORG>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: [EE]: 4pcb.com


> On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Olin Lathrop wrote:
>
> > the boards.  I don't think this includes shipping, and it also mentions
> > "Test NRE = $290.00".  It is not clear whether this is included in the
$327
> > price or additional.
>
> It's an additional charge applied *if* you tell them you want the boards
> tested.  Took me a few minutes to figure that one out.
>
> I want to try out their $33 special, as soon as i can figure out how to
> panelize a bunch of small boards onto a larger one in Eagle.  If they'll
> do up to 150 sq. in. for the same price, seems foolish to have them make
> smaller ones if you don't mind doing the cutting yourself.
>
> Dale
>

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