On 26/06/2012 11:56 AM, Dwayne Reid wrote:
> Their experience matches some of what was mentioned by PIClisters -
> its buggy and it crashes.

I can't say I've had any issues with Altium crashing.

> One local user sort-of drove a final nail
> into Altium's coffin - one of the main reasons I was wanting to make
> a change was because Altium updates component symbols and footprints
> on a regular basis.  Craig (one of the local users I spoke with) says
> that Altium designs their footprints for high-end automated
> production equipment and the copper features are often too small for
> easy or reliable hand assembly and rework.

I've always made my own footprints for that reason, but I don't see it=20
as an issue.
David...

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