This limits me to 300 pins and two signal layers. I have implemented a handful of projects using the DipTrace design package. Let's see how it meets my outlined criteria.ĭipTrace offers full Windows compatibility, including having installers for both 32- and 64-bit systems. It is stated to have windows compatibility from Windows 2000 all the way through Windows 8. I personally have run it on Windows 7-64 Pro without any issues. #DIPTRACE TUTORIAL MAC OS X#ĭespite my preference for Windows, Mac OS X users will be happy to know that there is a version for them. The stated Mac compatibility is from Leopard through Mountain Lion (it appears you may require specific versions of the DipTrace installer for the various releases of OS X). To start DipTrace, you use the DipTrace Launcher as shown below. This is the launcher for each element of the program. Each element is tied to one another, though, somewhat loosely.ĭespite all these great features, there are some small items that would be nice improvements. One thing that is noticeably missing is the native ability to save your schematics to a PDF file (in order to achieve this currently, you would have to install a 'Print to PDF' application). I also would like to see the file management options of 'Import' and 'Export' be contained under the 'Open' and 'Save As' menus. These are just some small things, but they would smooth the interface.Īssuming all the parts you need are in the standard component library (rather extensive at 100,000+ parts), you can jump right into designing your circuit in the schematic capture tool. The Schematic Capture tool is relatively intuitive, allowing a first-time user to leap in without any real need to go through tutorials.

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