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LochMaster 4.0
LochMaster 4.0

A really useful piece of software, full of features and easy to use. I wouldn’t be without it. Saves time, lots of scraps of paper and errors are easy to spot. My board layouts have improved!

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

Sprint Layout is one of the easiest and most straight forward PCB layout software. Especially for hobbyists, as it allows to "just draw" the PCB design, without creating schematics, creating footprints.
This allows you to use this software not only for PCB design, but even front panel layout to some extent.

Sprint Layout also runs pretty well under WINE, so you can use it under Linux too.

That said, I'd want to see following features implemented:
- SMD stencil layers
- custom amount of copper layers (right now it is either 2 or 4)... Maybe custom layers?
- SVG or PNG import for PCB art

sPlan 8.0
sPlan 8.0

Just upgraded from version 7
Works superbly

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

I purchased this program specifically for it's Gerber file editing capabilities and it worked perfectly! I had a few sets of Gerbers that needed to be modified and I did not have access to the original design files. Using this software I was easily able to edit the board silkscreen and outline to adjust the penalization for my needs. I had originally tried to do this using Eagle and it was unable to do what I needed.

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

I bought this program last week and by the end of the day I had my board finished. Prior to this purchase I evaluated at least six other PCB making programs. All of those did not meet my needs. They were either too complicated to use; or forced my into making a schematic using their schematic tools which were inferior. One program actually had separate exe's for each function I wanted to perform! If your schematic is relatively simple Sprint Layout will save you tons of time by omitting the whole step of having to enter your schematic first, "just draw it" works best for me!

Also I have developed a whole set of vacuum tube socket macros which did not come with the product. How do I share these macros out to other users? For people laying out vacuum tube projects.

>>> Please share your components here:
http://forum.abacom-online.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=3375

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

A very versatile software and very easy to use by anyone, even if you are not an expert. You did a good job! And last but not least, a very good price, compared to other similar software.

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

A very versatile software and very easy to use by anyone, even if you are not an expert. You did a good job! And last but not least, a very good price, compared to other similar software.

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

Önerilen bir program olduğu için aldım umarım kullanmakta zorluk yaşamam.

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

Got the download link very quick , great value for money software

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

Программа отличная но нет поддержки русского языка

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

I highly recommend this software, it is the best one i have used and easy to use and learn. It is the best value for the price.

Sprint Layout 6.0
Sprint Layout 6.0

After trying many different high end PCB tools, I found that Sprint-Layout has the best workflow and well thought out features of all of them. Its the simple things that makes Sprint-Layout so much easier to use and makes creating PCB's super quick. I have sent almost a hundred different boards out to be manufactured from SL with 100% success (aside from my own design errors).

Pros:
** The Continuity checker is awesome, hands down the best of ALL the other software I've tried. The blinking route clearly shows connectivity throughout all the traces (even through the ground and power planes).

** Making custom components is a breeze!

** Choosing and changing track and pad sizes are brilliantly simple and super fast. The properties tab has everything needed to quickly select and modify items.

** The Print screen provides high quality graphic output for testing component sizes and placement before sending board files to be manufactured.

** The Gerber export of all layers is completed with 2 clicks, check the boxes of the layers you wish to export and select the output directory... then select the Drill data. Thats it!

** DRC is straight forward and works well. Also very fast!

** Regular updates and bug fixes throughout the year.

** The cost of the software license is very affordable at $49 USD.

** The Footprint Wizard for is ridiculously simple and easy to use.



Cons:

**Sprint has a photo view but No real 3D view with rotation and .stp component views , not a deal breaker but would be a nice feature! Also, Printing from the Photo View would also be helpful.

**Single track auto-routing does not automatically change layers when crossing over an existing track.

**Could use a larger component library.

** Although it can be purchased and run separately, there is No integrated circuit schematic design.

**Component placement needs auto increment of the ID. This can be a pain at times but I'm guessing this will be fixed in a future update.



It may not have full board auto-routing and integrated schematic design capabilities as the likes of Altium, Proteus, and DipTrace, but the simplicity and tool layout is so far more intuitive. I'm sure that this suite will continue to evolve and many of the minor features will be implemented in future updates and releases. Overall, its a great tool for quick PCB designing.

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