[R-390] Re: CAD Programs

[John Lawson]

On Tue, 30 Aug 2005, charles bolland wrote:

> Tim,
>
> I down loaded their software and have been trying to layout a schematic.
> Don't think it's that easy. But
> I will keep trying for a little while more.


   As with a lot of electronic CAD software (of the simpler kind anyway) it 
helps immensely to have a good idea in mind (or much much better, on 
paper) of what 
you want to do first - then use the ePCB CAD tools to refine that.

   Have a schematic done already - one that you've "dry tested" and are 
pretty sure is going to work. Then, try to visualize the layout of the 
parts.  Then it might be easier to make some sense of the program.

  Note that, as with every EE CAD proggie I've used, from ACNAP to ProTel 
and onward - there's always a very frustrating, steep learning curve to 
get over.

   But once things 'click' - you might find it quite enjoyable. Do give it 
a bit of a chance to become more familiar - especially if this is your 
first foray into Desktop Design.  And especially if you're an Old Fart 
like me, whose brain left the cranium some years ago, never to return...


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Cheers

John  KB6SCO