netcmp17.zip replaces netcmp16.zip

1. Description
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NetCmp 1.7: 

A usefull and reliable netlist comparator that generates easy 
to read reports. 

Netlist formats currently supported:  

   - Allegro  
   - Mentor  
   - Tango/Accel  
   - Pads PCB 

Impovements from previous version (included in ptools 1.04): 
   - Release 1.5 works now on Win2000 / NT  
   - Improved graphical interface 
   - Converted into standalone utility (apart from PTools) 

Improvements from 1.5 to 1.6
   - Fixed bug on added/deleted/renamed section of report
   - Added support for attributes on Mentor format
   - Improved pads reader to allow *SIG* instead of *SIGNAL* directives

Improvements from 1.6 to 1.7
   - Added Partlist comparison option
   - Improved report readablity (html output)

2. Installation
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Run setup.exe included in the package after decompressing

3. Status of the program
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Shareware


4. Distribution status 
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Freely distributable


5. Contact information
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e-mail: LittleBlueCAD@yahoo.com 
http://LittleBlueCAD.tripod.com


