Layer Stackup Support (PCB): Support has been added for the new layer stackup data. For your existing applications you need to recompile and relink your source programs using the supplied DBX32.H (for C or C++ programs) or DBX32.BAS (for Visual Basic programs). Important Information about P-CAD 2004 Version The supplied DBX32.H and DBX32.BAS source files have been updated. Referring to these examples, and copying the examples to use as a starting point is highly recommended. Examples are provided in Section 8.6, and online. Section 8 provides an overview of project development, with Section 8.4 and 8.5 including Visual Basic and C++ specifics.
Then, when you are ready to write your first user program, skim Sections 2 through 7 to learn the key aspects and features of the interface, what data is available, and how to manipulate it. The first-time user should read Section 1 for an overview of P-CAD DBX and its capabilities. To print this document, choose the File Print command while this document is loaded in Microsoft Word or WordPad. This document is formatted so that it is suitable for both viewing on your screen and printing hardcopies. This User Guide and Reference includes general user information, programming hints, definition of the functional interface and its data structures, and some basic examples. Similarly, DBX provides the capability to read and write specific data from/to P-CAD Library Manager and P-CAD Library Executive. The DBX interface also allows you to modify an P-CAD P-CAD PCB or Schematic design by placing new design objects or modifying properties of existing objects. The P-CAD DBX interface allows you to create custom reports, CAM output, and utility functions by writing user programs that retrieve design data from an active P-CAD PCB or Schematic design session. 1 P-CAD DBX Programmer's Interface User Guide and Reference This is the User Guide and Reference Manual for the P-CAD Database Exchange (DBX) Programmer's Interface.