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Behind the Scenes: Intercept Overhauls Pantheon's GUI
Intercept Technology's Pantheon PCB layout suite has served its users well. But the tool, developed in the early 1990s, now felt "clunky" to use, as some Intercept staff members put it. It was time for a complete redesign of the interface.
I spoke with Project Lead Brian Jones (left) about the new Pantheon interface, which the company believes will make users feel like they're driving a Ferrari instead of a Gremlin. Intercept will demonstrate the new GUI in a few weeks at PCB West.
To listen to the audio, click here.
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