Artwork Conversion Software, Inc. makes a conversion software called
ASM3500 which is capable of converting AutoCAD files in DXF format to
GDSII.  Their Tel. No. is (408) 426-6163 and email: info@artwork.com

If you need more information, contact me.

Regards
Yohannes M. Desta
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University

At 11:12 AM 3/16/98 -0500, you wrote:
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>Does anyone know of an application which converts between
>Autocad files and GDS II?
>Does anyone know of information on writing simple SECS II
>interface drivers other than the info in SEMI standards?
>Thanks.
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>David Sherrer
>ACT
>dsherrer@AdvanCT.com
>www.AdvanCT.com
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