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On 6/26/2013 4:08 AM, Markus Hitter wrote:
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> Really?
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No, not really :)

> In case your approach is entirely different, add it as a feature 
> branch, too. Then people can decide which one works better.
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> In case it's a similar approach, put your features on top of Berts!
>

It's very different. It builds 3D model from graphical data pushed to 
filter by pcb, while Berts filter loops through elements on pcb layout.

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> Especially I think exporters should give reasonable results by just 
> clicking through the dialog, which I think Bert ones doesn't, yet. In 
> todays world, people have a strong tendency to throw a tool away in 
> case it doesn't produce results on the first spot, no matter how 
> powerful it is with some knowledge.
>

The board itself with all details can be exported in few mouse clicks. 
To populate board with components requires extra effort, of course - at 
least to put  proper footprint and model name into Description field (in 
case the component exists in some library).

Milan

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