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The question asks if the updated CAD software modifies file names to the older 8+3 naming convention.

The question asks if the updated CAD software modifies file names to the older 8+3 naming convention.

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Marky67
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11-25-2016, 04:17 AM
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I use an outdated electronics CAD program named CircuitMaker 2000. It was released near the turn of the millennium. While I prefer newer tools like KiCAD, I value CircuitMaker 2000 for its compact size, light weight, and ease of use. It functions well in Windows 10, except for a specific issue: when double-clicking a saved file, it updates the file name in the Recent Files drop-down to a DOS-style format (e.g., "09Jul24 DC only.PCB" instead of the intended ".PCB"). The original filename remains unchanged in the folder. Is there a way to fix this behavior?
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Marky67
11-25-2016, 04:17 AM #1

I use an outdated electronics CAD program named CircuitMaker 2000. It was released near the turn of the millennium. While I prefer newer tools like KiCAD, I value CircuitMaker 2000 for its compact size, light weight, and ease of use. It functions well in Windows 10, except for a specific issue: when double-clicking a saved file, it updates the file name in the Recent Files drop-down to a DOS-style format (e.g., "09Jul24 DC only.PCB" instead of the intended ".PCB"). The original filename remains unchanged in the folder. Is there a way to fix this behavior?

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ripa5000
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11-25-2016, 05:49 AM
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Do you possess the source code for this application? If not, you already have it.
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ripa5000
11-25-2016, 05:49 AM #2

Do you possess the source code for this application? If not, you already have it.

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iMegaan
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12-02-2016, 09:40 AM
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It seems like you're confirming your understanding. The file size is minimal, around 6MB before installation and under 30MB afterward, making it efficient in terms of resources. It handles drawing schematics, running SPICE simulations, and designing multi-layer PCBs either manually or using automated tools.
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iMegaan
12-02-2016, 09:40 AM #3

It seems like you're confirming your understanding. The file size is minimal, around 6MB before installation and under 30MB afterward, making it efficient in terms of resources. It handles drawing schematics, running SPICE simulations, and designing multi-layer PCBs either manually or using automated tools.

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