On Thursday 07 May 2009, Mukund Deshmukh wrote: > > I typed 'open source pcb' and got the relevant pages. Even typing 'pcb > > software' throws up relevant pages. > > > > BTW GLUG stands for Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. > > I tried PCB software, but google threw all PCB software links except the > real one which is at sourceforge. > Try your self... Preferably compile the latest source, as there are newer features being added all the while.
I have used a whole range of closed pcb design, schematic capture and simulation tools since 1984, including a few on SUN and Intergraph workstations. All of them touted fantastic features, but delivered the usual crap. Most of the advanced features like auto place and route were always a load of rubbish. So, in effect what you need is good editing features. PCB has all of em. But the best part is this: the files are saved as text files. Thus replacing or positioning a component is just a matter of opening text editor and changing a few coordinates. Eg. very very useful for precision positioning a component in a large dense board. -- Rgds JTD -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
