Re: New query for low cost PCB CAD that *works*

Joerg wrote:

Hello Robert,

Do not mention Eagle, i wasted a lot of time on POTS to download the demo version, and again, it was totally useless.



C'mon, what irked you there? I switched from OrCad to Eagle and it took very little time to figure it out. The only thing that I find a bit clumsy versus OrCad is the library editor. That has a long learning curve and doesn't offer a non-graphical parts generator.

Other than that I was drawing the first schematic within an hour after download. Another few days of kicking tires won me over and I bought a license.

Cadsoft is one of the very few companies who set up usenet type forums for support and exchange between users. You can even pick the language. Makes me wonder how many more parts TI or National would sell if they did that.

Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com 
  Like i said before, if one cannot add or delete a part, what use is it?
  If it worked / works for you, great.
  It was worse than worthless for me.
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