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Dave Miller wrote:

> Hello All,
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> 
> I need to make some cable drawings, I haven’t done this for a few years 
> so I am looking for some ideas on a good CAD package.
> 
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> I don’t need anything fancy, I am really looking for something easy to 
> use and has a library a cable/connector symbols.  Most of my drawings 
> are DSUB and RJ connectors but there will also be a fair amount if 
> circular DIN connectors on my cables as well.
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>  
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> What packages are you using for cable drawings?  Did you have to draw 
> your own libraries or could download/purchase connector libraries somewhere?
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> I am leaning towards visio or smartdraw.  I have used them both and 
> found it rather easy to draw symbols.  Does anyone know of any 3^rd part 
> libraries for either of these applications that is dedicated to cable 
> components?
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>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dave Miller
> 
> CipherLab <http://www.cipherlab.com>
> 
> (888)825-7713


I just use Protel and put the info next to the connector IE Male D 15 
with metal hood, or mini din 8.

I can not see the point in buying another package. when I have a 
perfectly good one already. The only exception is for mechanical 
drawings, which I use Autosketch for ( Acads little sister) but it is a 
pain to use as it has soooooo much precision, that if all the parts are 
not drawn on the same grid and snap size, you have lines that look 
joined on the screen and are seperated on the hard copy.

I guess it is just horses for courses, but as I am prefecient in my EDA 
tool, I just use it to do more things.

Regards,

Kat.