if i don't have the button on the toolbar -like unpour all- i just add a hotkey. it was a god damn nightmare even to change resistor packages -replace part didn't work all the time- i ditched that crap as soon as i could) now diptrace also exports as an ascii file for those who wants to do versioning The UI is so many times better to me too. but who doesn't? worst case scenario pick up a generic symbol and attach a different pattern (eagle apparently has had this feature since only a couple of revision ago. the pricing is very reasonable too, IMHO libraries are still some kind of a mess, i always have to add some new parts. Does anyone know if there are other PCB design tools that have a similar feature? (it maybe that I've missed the obvious or another package I should look at, but I did say that the learning curves are steep ) I really don't like Circuitmaker's forced lock into the platform and forced sharing of designs, but the parts library is a really compelling feature. I really like how by rolling the mouse over the part it shows the parts specs, prices, availability and links to the data sheet. Circuitmaker has one feature that stands out and that is their parts library. IMHO all of the interfaces have a steep learning curve, every software has their fan/hate boys, so it's a wash on those points. Circuit Studio has been eliminated because at $995 it’s way, way too expensive for this hobbyist. So far Eagle, Circuitmaker, Circuit Studio, and KiCad have been installed and I’ve found things to like and dislike about all of them. I’ve spent the last couple of days evaluating PCB design software.
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