http://www.cadence.com/Community/blogs/ii/archive/2009/06/24/survey-shows-reasons-for-internal-eda-tool-use.aspxInternal EDA tools can fill some important gaps in the hardware design ecosystem, according to a recent email survey sent to members of the Cadence Community . In the survey, 256 respondents first indicated whether or not they use internal CAD tools.enCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://www.cadence.com/Community/blogs/ii/archive/2009/06/24/survey-shows-reasons-for-internal-eda-tool-use.aspx#18740Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:02:52 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:18740Anonymous<p>Great article ! &nbsp;Our User Wants &amp; Needs survey was the one report that we found everyone wanted but no one would pay for. &nbsp;You are doing a great service for the Design Community.</p> <img src="http://www.cadence.com/Community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=18740" width="1" height="1">http://www.cadence.com/Community/blogs/ii/archive/2009/06/24/survey-shows-reasons-for-internal-eda-tool-use.aspx#18724Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:50:43 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:18724Anonymous<p>Even after my consulting engagement ends, I am always available for part time maintenance. &nbsp;Using a consultant for internal CAD development ameliorates the &quot;people who designed the tool are no longer around&quot; problem.</p> <img src="http://www.cadence.com/Community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=18724" width="1" height="1">