Hi Damian, I had the same issue: Had a copy of Protel (old version of AD) installed but not being able to use it for commercial projects due to license issues. Then I tried to buy 2nd-hand versions: It is not possible due to their stringent license policy - except in a few countries where laws force them to allow customers to sell of their license. Then I considered to buy a new version but when I heard the price I could only laugh! They aparently added some nice functions for programmable logic - but I don't need that stuff and I am not willing to pay for it. Finally I tried Kicad and - yes - it took some time to fully get into it and in some perspectives it might not be as convenient and smooth as AD is. But after all it is a nice package, easy to use yet very powerful. And it gives you excellent value for money! I might need to mention that I have been using around 5 different PCB CAD packages over the last 15 years and there is no perfect one. Even the expensive packages like PADS do have some issues - but you pay a good 5-digit dollar-figure for it.
Cheers, Heiko --- In [email protected], "ins_er" <ins...@...> wrote: > > Hello. > > I use Altium Designer (AD) and I work too much to learn this software, > finally I can make designs easily, but my AD is not legal. I want change to > Kicad, but I have problem to take decision. Someone have experience with AD > and Kicad? > > I apologize. My English is too poor, I hope understand. thanks > > Damian >
