PCB layout software

[David Halliday (Volt Computer)]

I just spent a lot of time going over several packages and Eagle was the one
for me too...  EdWin is a close second but it seems to be more oriented
towards large group efforts.

MicroCode CircuitMaker and TraxMaker are cute but don't really have the full
package.  They tout a built-in analog simulation and Spice capability but
they only have +10 and +5 voltages, no +15 and NO -15!!!  Analog my
patootie!  The manual states that these can be built but I don't see why I
should have to build something as basic as this...

Ivex is good but I liked Eagle better.

I had also bought a copy of Tango PCB and Schematic capture at an auction
but I got the package minus the dongle.  I called the company, told them the
situation, told them that I had the original manuals, the original bill of
sale to the parent company, the original disks and my bill of sale from the
auctioneer.  I just needed the dongle and the older version of the software
would be fine for my needs.  

They told me that I had to upgrade to the current version to get a new
dongle and that was about $1,400  -  I will not ever consider dealing with
that company again...

-----Original Message-----
From: Karl ALEXANDRE [mailto:alexandr at irit.fr]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 1999 2:25 PM
To: synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
Subject: Re: PCB layout software


> EAGLE PCB is the easiest and the best and has a full working demo
> version.. wonderful software..
> Rob

	I agree, it's very intuitive and easy to lurn. It takes me
	3 minutes to add an IC which is not in the libraries...
	Unless you don't use the auto-router, it is perfect. This is
	the one for homebrew projects.



	Karl.