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this is a very simple to use. a small amount of time is required to become able to make a real project using it.
Actually, this is not one program, but a whole package for end-to-end design (from idea to files for production) including a schematic editor, a PCB editor, a component editor and an editor for their enclosures, and a 3D enclosure editor. Well, all sorts of usefulness like converting from various formats, various libraries, an autorouter and much more. There is also a 64 bit version.
In this program, I liked the ability to draw a schematic diagram, and then use an auto-router to create a printed circuit board. Of course, you have to edit it yourself later. It is possible to automatically position and trace in parts. There is a 3-D visualization of the printed circuit board. The program is mastered very easily and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
In DipTrace is unable to generate all required documentation with a given templates
Eagle's free terms and DipTrace's free terms differ in favor of Eagle. You can use the free Eagle as much as you want, and the restrictions are very mild, completely satisfying the radio amateur in most cases - the size of the board is 10 cm by 8 cm, two layers, you can draw a diagram only on one sheet. FreeWare in its purest form. Now compare with DipTrace - use it for free for only 30 days, or buy. That is why Eagle reigns supreme on the Internet.
It is clear that we in Russia or in Ukraine (for the time being) don't care about anything - even Proteus, even PCAD, even though Altium and use it for health, but in the bourgeoisie it is somehow not accepted. However, we are far from indifferent to how much the tool that we are going to use will be in demand. Therefore, when choosing a PCB design system, I looked primarily at popularity, chose Eagle and have no regrets. Prices for DipTrace are quite reasonable, and if it were as popular as Eagle, then I would probably choose DipTrace to study and buy the full version - not so expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Whenever you plan to start a new product development, you need to create a symbol, footprint, draw the schematic, and then doing the pcb layout, all of these can be done with Dip trace! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The options for drawing, auto commands for wire draw and multiple connection draw together, GUI can be enhanced much and can be made user friendly so that a fresher can aslo do it easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It's a perfect software, easy enough to learn for beginners and packed with expert features for professional use.
User interface is simple and dark color scheme is really easy on eyes.
There are options to add custom build components libraries or to customize available components with personalized properties.
Auto rout feature for multilayered PCBs is a life saver.
The schematic capture feature is also very handy, it makes the process fast and hustle free, which leaves more time for innovative workload.
3D view is perfect for real scale visualization and presentations.
The export options are mostly cover everything with tool selection for PCB milling machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Only thing missing is you can not export direct G-Code from Dip Trace, that would be the last jewel in the crown.
The Pad properties tab is a bit confusing for new users, that can be improved to be more user friendly.
Other than that the can improve the overall user experience by adding libraries for most recent controllers along with their 3d models.
There is nothing much to dislike about the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Very reasonable one off purchase price without none sense subscriptions. Prompt response from
technical support. Great user interface and good set of built in objects like fiducials and static vias.
Also good set of 3D model libraries and pattern libraries including the IPC standard patterns. Several sub libraries of famous IC manufacturers for fast finding and selection of the components in schematic capture. Great updates with lots of new features and bug fixes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Can be improved in terms of 3D CAD component libraries and viewer. Also no built-in version control.
Some times bugs would take a while before a version upgrade is released. There can also be
improvements on the selection of program background other than white and black (e.g. blue!). It can be
a bit lag-y when load 3D models. Overall, not much to seriously dislike especially with the great price
point of this software. I had a good experience with technical support on multiple occasions! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like the freeware version of Diptrace most. Because it comes with really really great features as zero cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only thing I dislike is you cannot print the layout in pdf format. If you do so, the position and size of the holes mismatch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
If you edit circuit the connection are keeped. Diptrace never glitch and broken when I worked. It is very stable soft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The DipTrace community niw is not very big. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to use features and allocation of components according to their categories is the best. Library is huge so less chance of using a replacement units. Can learn how to use it within hours and be able to design a perfect board is an amazing feat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Could use more library components. More advanced and new components for latest or innovative designers. Can be more visually appealing with new UI design. I mean it’s pretty old design in terms of UI and appearance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like how easy to use the software, for someone as a beginner as i’am and try to create a pcb circuit, DipTrace are really come in handy, all simbols, components and type of conector is name and make even a beginner can understand the use and functionality. Really helpfull. The first time I’m using DipTrace is when I’m in college and need to complete a project. My lecture introduced me to Diptrace and not even a day i can produce my and complete my pcb circuit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Maybe the interface can be upgarde to more modern look so it will attract more younger user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Diptrace is a complete package for PCB designers for beginners,experts and professional level. It brings the best quality of PCB designimg, layering,routing, and components making and pattern editing. Almost all microchip nd components manufacturers hold a diptrace components library making it easy to design almost anything. Also it supports the eagleCAD library's integration and well designed UI and user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Being satisfied with almost everything only one shortcomings occur is the manual placement of materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
