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PCB developers assistant software

I have a real serious problem with my PCB cad program.

First of all, there is NO support whatsoever....no return emails....nothing. I've even tried different spellings, everything. The guy is in Germany. I've sent a dozen emails.

I've owned the program for a dozen years and can't find my setup file. I do have a couple of registration numbers in my records for what they may be worth.

I have dozens of artwork files attached to this software, that I have spent many hours on.

If anyone should see this post (at any time) and possibly have a solution or a copy they could sell, I would appreciate it very much. Any version will do (maybe), although mine is 2.2B....called PCB32 (pro, I think).

If anyone has any info on the company or can help me in any way, I'd appreciate it.

There are download sites for the demo but you need a setup file to work with a key.

All I did is copy the folder to a different HD in the same PC and now, NOTHING. (That shouldn't corrupt it, but it did).

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mkr5000
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By the way, my email is snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com

Reply to
mkr5000

They're probably out of business. Web sites and e-mail addresses often live on well past the demise of a company or individual...

What's the name of the compnay that made it?

Reply to
Joel Koltner

It's possible -- either that or he has a problem with me emailing him more than "once".

That German attitude you know.

It's waldherr.com

I have some other things I may try -- I HAVE to get a copy somewhere.

(I'm half German so takes one to know one).

Please, if anyone ever sees this please get in touch.

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mkr5000

Do you speak the language? Perhaps you could call up directory assistance in Muenchen and talk to him directly:

Andreas Waldherr Perlacher Str. 31 81539 Muenchen, Germany

His web site says some e-mails had been lost lately...

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Joel Koltner

...or perhaps try FAXing him at the number on the web site...

Reply to
Joel Koltner

I've done all the obvious.

All I can hope for is that a copy shows up on Ebay or something.....or someone sees this post.

Reply to
mkr5000

If all you did was copy the folder, then the origional should still be intact. Have you tried the origional to see if it still works? Do you get any window or error pop up that might give a hint as to why it will not open? When programs install, there are usually entries in the registry that point to where files are located. If you move those files, the registry entries are no longer valid. Do you know how to search through the registry? Another thought, If installation programs are available on the net, then there is the possibility that the keys needed to install them are also on the net. Try looking for a "crack" or "key generator" for your program. seeing as you already bought it, it's not like you are stealing.

Reply to
bg

Ah, the joys of having your work product in someone else's proprietary file format

--exacerbated by choosing a niche player.

If folks would find one of the biggies that could import the format of the obscure player BEFORE plunking down their cash,

*that* could save some wailing and gnashing of teeth.

I commented on this paradigm before:

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Reply to
JeffM

In all fairness, in case someone searches -- Andreas managed to contact me.

One thing is for sure, PCB developers assistant is an EXCELLENT (and little known) program, very reasonably priced.

Better than anything out there for the money. FYI.

Reply to
mkr5000

I see on their web site that they say they have had problems with emails going missing and that you should email them again.

There is no date associated with this statement.

Regards Anton Erasmus

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Anton Erasmus

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