I'm sure it's possible, but I'm not keen to add optimization with price lists. Primary target is sound quality which correlates with XO connection and component values in the simulation. Not with price.
In addition, Excel price lists are very easy to generate, but availability is different. I don't want to promote companies having long Excel part lists over companies which can for example manufacture and deliver any inductor you ask in few days for cheaper that e.g. Janzen. Excel interoperability library is one possible problem. I don't like to add that into VCAD project due to possible dependency requirements. Excel interop is not a problem when all users have the same OS and Excel installed, but that's not the case with VCAD.
In addition, Excel price lists are very easy to generate, but availability is different. I don't want to promote companies having long Excel part lists over companies which can for example manufacture and deliver any inductor you ask in few days for cheaper that e.g. Janzen. Excel interoperability library is one possible problem. I don't like to add that into VCAD project due to possible dependency requirements. Excel interop is not a problem when all users have the same OS and Excel installed, but that's not the case with VCAD.
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