A comprehensive standard parts library is supplied, which can be amended, copied and added to as required and sophisticated part creation wizards make it easy to Design new parts from scratch or by amending standard symbols and footprints. DesignSpark PCB supports the importing of Eagle CAD design files, circuit diagrams and libraries (See the Eagle import tutorial for further information). Multi-page schematic designs are supported and gerber (extended) file outputs allow the designer to choose who will manufacture the board.

Until 31st March, there will be free trials of Creator and Engineer level subscriptions.Free from practical constraints on board size, pin counts, layers and output types, DesignSpark PCB circuit design software can be used for schematic capture, PCB design, layout and generating manufacturing files. At £9.99/month, DesignSpark Creator will offer the same tools and resources available in Explorer, but DesignSpark Mechanical is enhanced and “will include a ‘3D mirror’ tool and detailing tools to annotate parts and create manufacturing drawings, and enhanced part libraries that provide further intelligence on component capabilities and status”, said RS, which will also offer Creator members videos, tutorials and tips “contributed by experts from the DesignSpark community”.Īn important change over the base model of DesignSpark Mechanical is the ability to export (and import) mechanical files in STEP, IGES, AutoCAD DWG and DXF formats.Īt £14.99/month, DesignSpark Engineer offers the same enhanced DesignSpark Mechanical package as Creator members get, plus access to an enhanced DesignSpark PCB that adds: blind and buried vias, custom pad shapes, differential pair routing for high-speed signals, a panels editor and hierarchical schematic block capability.Įngineer members also get Creator-level support and “even more parts intelligence data, including export compliance data and PCN/EOL notifications, plus aid with component alternatives”, according to RS.

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