DIY Layout Creator - software for easy drawing PCB, vero and perfboard layouts

[deadastronaut]

great program...i would like to still have the parts list display option like the older version. though!...

instead of having a seperate bom txt file.....thats my 2p worth!.

[bancika]

part list will be an option in the new version

Thanks,
Bane

[deadastronaut]

part list will be an option in the new version

Thanks,
Bane

great. cheers man.

[clamup1]

hey is there a usable link to the old version of diyc. im using the beta version and its anoying but usable. the link posted farther back dosent work.

[deadastronaut]

hey is there a usable link to the old version of diyc. im using the beta version and its anoying but usable. the link posted farther back dosent work.

bancika above this..!..diy fever/software....should be ok...

[Perrow]

anoying but usable.

Have you unchecked the "sticky points" option? (in the "Settings" menu). That's about the only annoying feature in that program.

[clamup1]

thats the beta version. i have that one. i like the sticky points for some thing. sometimes where i want to put stuff isnt a point on the grid so i have to turn it off.

i noticed that there isnt a manual for this program. i was wondering if there is code for changing the width of traces and the size of pads before getting started on a layout so one dosent have to do it every time they put a new trace or pad on a layout

[bancika]

you can hack xml files in the library, should be straight forward as they contain default values.

[bassmannate]

Any one else have issues in Linux with the java version? It looks like the stuff is there in the library because if I click and drag from the library window, stuff shows up in the main window but you can't actually see anything in the library window. Kinda working in the dark.

[GodSaveMetal]

dear bancyka it's a actualisation of the collection of boards made with this excellent program??? I have some circuits to contribute for it!!!! where to post o how to donate this??

[bancika]

you can send circuits or paypal donations to bancika at gmail
I'll include them in the zip and re-post.

Thanks

[stcook111]

It's coming along nicely. Noticed that some components don't rotate properly. Specifically the tube schematic symbols. A flip (left to right) and invert (top to bottom) commands would be a nice feature.

[mr_deadmaxxx]

PCB Wizard Pro Unlimited works for me..

you can design your pcb etch manually or you can just let the proram do the design for you.

[bancika]

The latest alpha can be found here http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/downloads/list
I'll update it approx once per week with new features and fixes.
Cheers

[Johnfreeth]

This one is much quicker than previous version-- Can't wait for the updates

Thanks for all your hard work

[GodSaveMetal]

Goodness!!!! I already now prove this new version and is great It's very fast and have the *.pdf converter!!!!! great; I'm waiting for the extension of the product more elements and compatibility with the old version!!! it's great congratulation for all!!!!!!

[bancika]

glad you like it guys. I'll put the new alpha in few days, with a few improvements, bug fixes and new components. Stay tuned 
You can use http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/issues/list to see bigger things that are in the pipeline, or to suggest a feature or report bugs.
Cheers

[bancika]

Hey all,
I put the new version up, same old http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/downloads/list

Changes include:
* fancy component creation system, d&d from the toolbox is still not supported, but it's still much better.
* bunch of bugs fixed (most of bugs reported by Paul F and a few I found myself)
* a couple of components added
* added "Lock layer" functionality
* added ability to unstuck components by holding ctrl

Cheers,
Bane

[GodSaveMetal]

Hey all,
I put the new version up, same old http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/downloads/list

Changes include:
* fancy component creation system, d&d from the toolbox is still not supported, but it's still much better.
* bunch of bugs fixed (most of bugs reported by Paul F and a few I found myself)
* a couple of components added
* added "Lock layer" functionality
* added ability to unstuck components by holding ctrl

Cheers,
Bane

Yeah great but there's no tranis, FET, LED others; please complete that!!!! thanks, your making a good job!!!!

[bancika]

rich component set is not my first priority, maybe not even second at this point.
I'm trying to iron out usability problems and make a good platform that can be extended better. If I have 100 components and I change something, I have to update all 100 of them. If I have 20 it's less work
cheers