                               HARDWARE SETUP

This portion of the program is used to configure the PADS Program to operate
in conjunction with the hardware that is on the computer.  After you have
installed the PADS Programs, you must perform a HARDWARE SETUP for each of
the PADS Programs that have been installed.

This portion of the program is also used to modify the current hardware set-
tings after your initial installation. For example, you may change the type
of printer that you are using, or change the COM port for the pen plotter.

To select a PADS Program from the window, use the up and down arrow keys on
the key pad to highlight the desired program, then press F1 to continue. In
the windows that follow there will be a separate HARDWARE SETUP for each of
the PADS Programs.

NOTE:  If you are operating the PADS Program on a network, the PADS Program
you are installing must reside on the network server prior to performing a
HARDWARE SETUP on the workstation. Consult the appropriate appendix of the
PADS Reference Manual for additional information on installing and operating
your PADS Programs on a network.

The first window will prompt you for the disk drives where DOS is presently
installed, and where the PADS Program presently resides. A confirmation of
your selections will be required before you can continue.

The next window will display the graphics drivers for the PADS Programs. You
may select any of the graphics drivers from the list, provided that it is
compatible with the graphics device being used with the PADS Program.

The next two windows will display the available matrix, and laser printer
drivers for the PADS Programs.  You may select a printer driver from the
list, provided that it is compatible with the printer being used with
the PADS Program.

The next window will display the pen plotter drivers for the PADS Programs.
You may select a plotter driver from the list, provided that it is compat-
ible with the pen plotter being used with the PADS Program.

The next window will display the Photo-plotter output options for the PADS
Programs.  Both of the options will produce identical gerber files.  The
only difference between the two drivers is the default number of apertures,
and the X and Y size of the plotter.

The next window will display the output device status.  This window is used
to set the ON-line or OFF-Line status as well as the I/O Port assignment for
each of the computer's output devices.

The next window will display the current status of the PCB-LARGE option. If
you have purchased the PCB-LARGE option, and your computer has the required
hardware, you should install this option.

The next window will display the current status of the error message redi-
rection. To change the status of the redirect, respond accordingly.

The last few windows will display the environment changes required to the
CONFIG.SYS, and AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the PADS Program to operate correctly.
To let the PINSTALL Program automatically update these files, respond
accordingly. If you do not permit the PINSTALL Program to automatically up-
date these files, it will be necessary to use a text editor to manually up-
date these files before the PADS Program can be operated.
