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layout program

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2001-05-21 20:29 in General Discussion
Can anyone suggest a favorite shareware or low-cost schematic layout
program that is user-friendly and Stamp-friendly? I don't need fancy
simulation capability, just want to print out a decent looking
schematic with text block in the corner. A program that comes in both
PC and Mac versions would be a plus.

I see from the archives that Tracy has recommended EDS-lite. Anyone
else have any feedback on this?

Reg Neale

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-20 18:57
    Reginald Neale wrote:
    >
    > Can anyone suggest a favorite shareware or low-cost schematic layout
    > program that is user-friendly and Stamp-friendly?

    Have a look at:
    http://www.pcboards.net
    http://www.ivex.com
    http://www.protel.com


    SD


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-20 22:24
    Reg,

    Windraft from www.ivex.com is not freeware, but is easy to use. Factor in
    the time to learn a new program, and one with good instructions and support
    will win every time.

    Dennis

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    Can anyone suggest a favorite shareware or low-cost schematic layout
    program that is user-friendly and Stamp-friendly? I don't need fancy
    simulation capability, just want to print out a decent looking
    schematic with text block in the corner. A program that comes in both
    PC and Mac versions would be a plus.

    I see from the archives that Tracy has recommended EDS-lite. Anyone
    else have any feedback on this?

    Reg Neale



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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-21 20:29
    At 10:50 AM 5/20/01 -0400, Reginald Neale wrote:
    >Can anyone suggest a favorite shareware or low-cost schematic layout
    >program that is user-friendly and Stamp-friendly? I don't need fancy
    >simulation capability, just want to print out a decent looking
    >schematic with text block in the corner. A program that comes in both
    >PC and Mac versions would be a plus.

    I think very highly of CADINT. They now have a free version which is good
    for up to 250 pins. In fact, you are using the paid for version with a
    license good for 250 pins. That license is free.

    You can download the most current version from both www.cadint.com and
    www.cadint.se . You will have to fill out a little form to get it but they
    don't spam you or sell your email address. Be sure to also download the
    manual and tutorial - these are not included in the main download.

    If you decide you like the package enough to upgrade to the pay version,
    they have several options available. The high end is fairly pricey but I
    feel it is serious bang for the buck. Note that the only thing that
    changes when you upgrade is the license file and passwords. You still keep
    the same program you were using with the free license.

    dwayne



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