Which PCB tool will be the best choice to beginner?

[jayasuryan]

EDWinXP IS THE BEST SOFTWARE FOR ALL KIND OF OPERATION

VISIT www.edwinxp.com

 

[eccker]

at the same way, you can try FreePCB... totally freeware and easy http://www.freepcb.com/

 

[malijan]

the PADS from mentor graphic is very good one with lots of helps and tutorial.

mehdi

 

[lizardk]

I think Protel - DXP.

 

[seonik]

How about the Zuken CADSTAR? It has self teach tutorials and can be used by demo copy download.

 

[Anonymous_Ricky]

i think Mentor Graphics Power Pcb,Orcad & Protel are the basic tool for beginner

Added after 7 minutes:

i think Zuken Cadsatr is the best

 

[buntheun]

P*otel ,powerPCB or orcad? or others?
i have to draw schematic and layout a test board of high speed DAC by myself.help me ,pls.

i think u can use Protues it so easy for u
http://www.labcenter.co.uk/index_uk.htm
thank
buntheun

 

[Hello_world.]

Circuit maker is esiest to beginer.

 

[Nimer]

allegro is the best

 

[namb]

u can use protel 99 se or protel DXP. it easy to use, u can find the tutorial by yourself on web.

 

[tarakesava]

tto beginner pads,expedtion is prefer.

but allegro and board station good tools

 

[marielle]

I think pads power pcb is very helpful for beginners...

 

[exam_gre]

orcad will be good..

 

[fazan83]

P*otel ,powerPCB or orcad? or others?
i have to draw schematic and layout a test board of high speed DAC by myself.help me ,pls.

Mentor graphic also ok...

 

[wiztronix]

protel, eagle and orcad are what i've used and found good enough..
the point being all three have excellent docmentation so they are pretty good to use and fast to learn..


regards,
wiztronix

 

[prakash13]

mentor's pads is the simplest tool than others

 

[medap]

Look @ Kicad! Professional possibility , however freeware! Work Linux and Win.
**broken link removed**

 

[aoimasu]

at last, which tool do you recommend me?!

 

[medap]

If You are beginner and be not proffessional worker:
1.Diptrace. Good tutorial, all simple and clear. Freeware 250 pads.
http://www.diptrace.com/
2.Kicad. Professional freeware tool. Normal tutorial in various language.All possibilities
be like ALL the best professional Cad features. **broken link removed**
3. Electronics Workbench 10, National instruments. No comments.

If You will be professional: pads, orcad, cadstar, protel dxp - Employer posibilities!

 

[Harrylhq]

The software doesn't design a board, the operator does.


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