[Boatanchors] Boatanchor Schematic Drawing Software

[J. Forster]

You have a point Dave. I used to think that way.

But, once you get a private library of symbols set up, a computer really
is very good. It's trivial to move things around and change things. Also,
if there are repetitive things, you can clone blocks at will.

I generally do a very rough drawing on paper, then move to the computer
for detailing it.

IMO, every engineer should know how to use:

Word processor
Spreadsheet
Web browser
CAD program. For drawing at least.

YMMV,

-John

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> Seriously:  A pencil and paper.
> I'm not kidding.  Been down this road.
> By the time you set-up, learn to use, then debug what
> you thought you knew and finally get the thing to draw on the
> computer,
> then cuss because you don't have the print drivers set right and
> it won't print properly, then call for help and get the wrong answers
> etc. etc.,  you could have drawn the thing 50 times.
>
> Sometimes (often!), computers are more trouble than they're worth.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David C. Hallam" <dhallam at knology.net>
> To: "Boatanchors-qth" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:39 AM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Boatanchor Schematic Drawing Software
>
>
>>I am looking for suggestions on the "best" drawing software for
>>vacuum
>> tube schematics.  I have Visio, AutoCad, and AutoCad LT.  AutoCad is
>> difficult to use unless you are an experienced user.  Visio sees to
>> have
>> a number of electronics symbols and is easier for the inexperienced.
>> I
>> haven't looked at AutoCad LT yet.
>>
>> What other types of software might there be that can be learned
>> without
>> hours and hours of effort?
>>
>> David
>> KW4DH
>>
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