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

Jim wrote:

  Here is a PCB program that is board layout ONLY.    I have not used it
very much yet., but it looks to be a pretty easy to use program.

  It does not have the complicated library problems that an integrated
Schematic/PCB program has, so it is possible to use the same component
footprint for different parts and not have to create a separate library
entry for each part.



http://www.freepcb.com/


                    Jim Pennell

Do you mean that only *one* footprint is needed without regard to which PCB side the SMT is put on?
Or stated differently, can a SMT part be put on either side of a board?
That program may be a welcome "visitor" on my HD!
Thanks; adding it to my list of proggies to test.
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WOW!
I see that footprints are from Ivex - and i have the Ivex WinBoard, meaning that (maybe) the footprints inmy created library may work in FreePCB (!).

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