[Boatanchors] Boatanchor Schematic Drawing Software

[J. Forster]

Hi David,

A couple of suggestions:

If you have a choice, go for an AutoCAD in the Rev 8 to 10 range. The
later ones get even more complicated and are generally not needed for
schematics.

If you are going to make PCBs, AutoCAD is probably not the right tool
because it does not output Gerber files AFAIK.

You don't need commercial symbol libraries. I made my own which are much
prettier, IMO.

Best,

-John

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> John,
>
> You might be right.  I haven't used AutoCad for about 10 years since I
> retired from my work as a project manger.  I was using it for factory
> layouts and machinery installation drawings.  I don't even remember what
> was in the electronics symbol library.  I have removed the program from
> my computer and would have to reinstall which would also require that I
> get some kind of an external floppy drive.
>
> I am/was considering purchasing an updated version of Visio Technical.
> Mine is an older one, 4.0.
>
> David
>
> On 11/30/2011 12:01 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>> I'd use, and do use, AutoCAD. I've tried some others, but have run into
>> things you just cannot do. An example that caused me lots of grief was
>> the
>> inability to TRIM the intersection of two lines.
>>
>> Yes, AutoCAD is complex, but you can ignore many of the bells and
>> whistles. You only really need the "Draw" and "Edit" menus.
>>
>> Also, the ability to draw PLINEs is very handy.  IMO, it can't be beat
>> for
>> really pretty drawings.
>>
>> I can send you a sample .pdf off-list if you want.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> =============
>>
>>
>>> 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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> "We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by
> the will of its majority, to bind themselves, but none to bind the
> succeeding generation, more than the inhabitants of another country."
> Thomas Jefferson
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