Technical Support

Technical support by phone and email is available to regular customers only. Students, Trial, and Lite users are not eligible for technical support unless it is to report a bug or other problem. ALL users may post to the forum where answers are usually posted withing 24 hours.

Before writing us, please check through the following resources:

FAQs: v4 | v5
fixes and know problems list: v4 | v5
user forum

Program's help file

If you still can't find what you need, send email to support@beigebag.com.

 

B2 Spice A/D v5

Current version: 5.2.4

Note for Windows VISTA users: Windows Vista no longer supports B2 Spice v5's Help file format by default. An update from Microsoft is available that will re-enable the help file.

Common problems and solutions: F.A.Q.

PDF Manual : B2 Spice v5 manual (9.6Mb zip file) updated for v5.2.3

Program Updates:

Full Patch (any version):

Register for Download

from version 5.2.3 only:

Register for Download

 

Database Updates:

Full Database

WARNING - any custom parts that have been added by the user will be lost. To move parts to the new database, use the Database Editor to create a patch file with your custom parts, then apply that patch to the new database.

v5.2.3 Database (28Mb zip file - uploaded 3/4/2010)

download the zip file and extracting the database to the B2 Spice v5 directory, overwriting the existing one.

Patches (not needed if the full database is downloaded)

Patching the database - This patch adds the required probes to your database. Please read the page for more details.

Schmitt Trigger Devices (73K) - this patch will add the Schmitt trigger devices that were added in the v5.1.3 database.
Save the file, run the Database Editor program, and go to the SPECIAL->APPLY PATCH TO DATABASE command. When the program prompts you in case of an existing item, click "YES TO ALL".

 

Eagle Releated Updates:

Eagle Files

NOTE on Eagle versions.

Files for use with CadSoft Eagle PCB.

Jan 30, 2009 - updated Eagle library "bb_parts_nopkgs_Sources" that fixes the voltage source symbol so that when imported into B2 Spice v5 will have valid pin/wire connections. Download and unzip into Eagle\lbr\ directory.

bbSpice.ULP for use with Eagle v4.1 or 5.0 - update for use with Windows Vista (text file. Right click and "save as")

bbSpice.ULP for use with Eagle v4.0 (text file. Right click and "save as")

*B2 Spice A/D v4 works with Eagle 4.0 and 4.1. We have specific ULPs that will work with each version. Our software comes supplied with the latest ULP but if you have Eagle 4.0, you can get the 4.0 ULP.

We do not recommend using Eagle 3.5 with B2 Spice A/D v4. Our program was designed with Eagle 4.0 and we cannot guarantee compatibility with Eagle 3.5.

 

B2 Spice A/D v4.2

Current version: 4.2.14 (1/14/05)

Common problems and solutions: F.A.Q.

Note for Windows VISTA users: Windows Vista no longer supports B2 Spice v4's Help file format by default. An update from Microsoft is available that will re-enable the help file.

Program Updates:  List of fixes, additions and known problems.  To find which version you currently have, run Workshop and go to the "Help->About Workshop..." menu.

PROFESSIONAL Version

Register for Download

STANDARD Version

Register for Download

Special for Eagle users

Eagle v4.1 users need to update the ULP also. A new zip file containing the ULP was installed as part of the update to v4.2.8. Or you can just download it here.

Database Updates:

v4.2 Database

PROFESSIONAL v4.2.6

Download PRO database
(31 MB zip file)

STANDARD v4.2.6

Download STD database
(7 MB)

Instructions: Unzip the new database into the directory where B2 Spice A/D v4.2 was installed, making sure to overwrite the old database.  Be aware that any modifications you have made to the old database will be lost.  If you have any concerns, please email us for further instructions.


User Manual Updates:

v4.2 Revised Manual

Latest updates of the manual in PDF format.

Revised tutorials (1.5MB zipped file)

Revised manual (2.5MB PDF). This also includes the revised manuals listed above.

Eagle Releated Updates:

Eagle Files

NOTE on Eagle versions.

Files for use with CadSoft Eagle PCB.

bbSpice.ULP for use with Eagle v4.0 (text file. Right click and "save as")

bbSpice.ULP for use with Eagle v4.1 (text file. Right click and "save as")

*B2 Spice A/D v4 works with Eagle 4.0 and 4.1. We have specific ULPs that will work with each version. Our software comes supplied with the latest ULP but if you have Eagle 4.0, you can get the 4.0 ULP.

We do not recommend using Eagle 3.5 with B2 Spice A/D v4. Our program was designed with Eagle 4.0 and we cannot guarantee compatibility with Eagle 3.5.

 

B2 Spice A/D v4.0

Current version: 4.1.3

Common problems and solutions: F.A.Q.

Note for Windows VISTA users: Windows Vista no longer supports B2 Spice v4's Help file format by default. An update from Microsoft is available that will re-enable the help file.

Program Updates:  List of fixes, additions and known bugs.  To find which version you currently have, run Workshop and go to the "Help->About Workshop..." menu.

v4.1.3 Patches

PROFESSIONAL Version

Download PRO 4.1.3. patch (2.4MB)

STANDARD Version

Download Standard 4.1.3 patch (2.3MB)

Database Updates:

v4.1 Database

for versions purchased before v4.1.2.  This will update all the symbols in the database to have separate reference and name fields.

PROFESSIONAL and STANDARD versions

Download database patch (400K Zip file)

Instructions: Unzip the patch file.  Run the Database Editor and go to the "Special->Apply Patch to Database..." menu.  When prompted for a file, select the patch file that you downloaded and unzipped.  It might warn you that there a merge conflict and ask what you want to replace the existing symbol.  If so, click on "Yes to All".  During the update operation, the program might appear to lock up or not be doing anything.  This is normal.  Depending on the speed of your computer, it might take well over 5 minutes to complete the operation.  DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROGRAM.  When the update is complete, it will pop up a dialog box telling you that merge conflicts will be written to a file in the working directory, which is completely normal and should be ignored.  At that time, you are done.

 

B2 Spice A/D 2000

Current version: 3.0.11 (7/9/01)

Note for Windows VISTA users: Windows Vista no longer supports B2 Spice A/D 2000's Help file format by default. An update from Microsoft is available that will re-enable the help file.

Common problems and solutions: F.A.Q.

NOTE: Patches DO NOT WORK on the Trial, even unlocked.

Program Updates:  List of fixes and additions.  To find which version you currently have, run Workshop and go to the "Help->About Workshop..." menu.

Full Version

Update from any version to v3.0.11
(2.6MB)

Lite Version

email us for updates

Database Updates (2/6/01):  The complete 3.0.8 database is now available for download.  It includes all the previous parts fixes, some recent fixes as well as some additional models.  

Download Now (5Mb zip file).

The database is zipped along with instructions for installation.  Unzip the contents into the B2 Spice A/D 2000 directory on your hard drive and READ THE INSTALL NOTES.

 

B2 Spice 2

Current Versions:

Windows Macintosh
2.1.8 - See NOTE below 2.1.7b

Program Updates:  List of Added Features, Known Bugs, and Past Fixes

Windows Macintosh
NOTE: The update to version 2.1.8 DOES NOT include the Spice Engine Update, which fixes a SERIOUS BUG in the 2.1.8 engine.  You will need to download the new spice engine separately (see below) and install it after applying the 2.1.8 patch.

Readme before installing

from 2.0.0 or later to 2.1.8 Win95/98/NT4/2000

Spice Engine Update (12/10/00) - Must be installed separately!
Replace the one in your B2 Spice2 directory with this download.  Fixes a bug that may cause some simulations to not converge.

readme before installing

from 2.1.7a to 2.1.7b for PowerMac

from 2.1.7a to 2.1.7b for 68xxx Mac

from 2.1.6 to 2.1.7a for PowerMacs

from 2.1.6 to 2.1.7a for 68xxx Macs

If you have a version earlier than 2.1.6 and would like to upgrade please phone or email us.

Database Update for 68K AND PowerMacs

Spice Engine Update 
Fixes the .SHOW and .SHOWMOD commands so that they no longer show nonsense.  Download, decode, unstuff and then replace existing Spice3f5 if B2 Spice2 folder.

Database Updates: Instructions

Windows Macintosh
Full database Full Database (all Macs)
  Texas Instruments parts only (all Macs)
  National Semiconductor parts only (all Macs)
 

B2 Logic 3

Current Versions:

Windows Macintosh
3.1 3.0.16a

Program Updates:  List of Added Features, Known Bugs, and Past Bug Fixes for Logic 3

Windows Macintosh
Readme before installing readme before installing
Update - 3.0.14 and later to 3.0.19 for Windows Update from 3.0.16 to 3.0.16a
Update - 3.0.15 and later to 3.1 for Windows

NOTE :  version 3.1 has some new devices and updating your old version will overwrite your current libraries.  If you've made changes to your libraries and would like to keep them, simply rename your library files to a different name BEFORE applying the patch.  Your old libraries will then still be accessible along with the library with the new devices.  Otherwise, simply apply the patch and your current libraries will be overwritten by the new ones.

User Manual :

B2 Logic manual (1Mb PDF file)