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Subject: Re: Help converting a PCB Netlist from Circuit Maker 2000 Pro to a more useful r

From: "jdizzlemynizzal" <jdizzlemynizzal@...>
Date: 2006-09-02

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "jdizzlemynizzal"
<jdizzlemynizzal@...> wrote:
>
> I need help converting a schematic from Circuit Maker 2000 Pro, a copy
> from a former university, to a FREE PCB CAD Designer. I don't want to
> use the TraxMaker CM2000Pro it comes with because its router is
> horable and it doesnt have many options to the end-user. Circuit Maker
> 2000 Pro only has these few export options:
>
> ∗ TraxMaker
> ∗ Protel
> ∗ Tango
> ∗ Orcad PCB I
> ∗ PADS
> ∗ CadNetix
> ∗ Calay
> ∗ Calay 90
>
> What are the PCB CAD systems, free, that support these formats. I know
> Eagle CAD is REAL popular, but I think it has a very small pin limit
> for the free version. I have around 130 pins, CircuitMaker doesnt
> count them. Any recommendations. It would be great to hear from some
> people who have experience with CM2000Pro.
>
Just read that it has a 4in x 3.2in usable board area, this is too
small by like 3 inches.