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

[demym]

We have some new stripboards (every row is in chunks of 3 holes):



Would it be easy to include support for these particular stripboards ?

Thanks, bye

[ringworm]

is that Nürburgring worm?

I had to google that, so definitely not

[bancika]

We have some new stripboards (every row is in chunks of 3 holes):



Would it be easy to include support for these particular stripboards ?

Thanks, bye

yes, please file the request on my site so it doesn't get lost. I have one or two weeks more without spare time but should be able to make some progress after that.

cheers

[olivero1]

NICE!

I just downloaded and checked this out! Much easier than Eagle!

I am use Linux and I thought this would be another Window$ app. Glad I was wrong.

Works great and looks good!

Thanks!

[dap9]

Hi all.   Great program!  My only issue is when I save my finished project as a .png or .pdf, it saves too small to print clearly.  Any ideas how I can fix that?  Thanks!

[ca cat]

Use a program like illustrator or corel draw to edit the pdf file.

And I realy like the pdf - vector export; makes printing so much easier!

bancika - baš dobro

[deadastronaut]

yeah, when i render as pcb it comes out big... i have to put it in inkscape and resize and print a 'lot ' of test pages till i get it right..

essential with ic sockets....couldnt it just print out the 'actual' size...?

[bancika]

export to PDF and print PDF in actual size should be in the right scale

[deadastronaut]

thanks i'll try it.....im using version 1 btw...

[bancika]

Oh, I'm talking about 3

[Barcode80]

If you are using version 1, the scaling to print at the correct size is to print it at 200 dpi.

[digi2t]

Is there any way to improve the image print and export quality in ver. 3? I was using 2 before, but it wouldn't print, so I would export the image and print that. Very good quality as well. Now, with 3, I can print, but the image sucks. Both out of the program, and the export. The image isn't as clear anymore, like there's too much compression going on, or something.

Thanks,
Dino

P.S. Ver. 3 performs very well btw. Runs faster on my computer than 2 did  .

[Perrow]

Is there any way to improve the image print and export quality in ver. 3? I was using 2 before, but it wouldn't print, so I would export the image and print that. Very good quality as well. Now, with 3, I can print, but the image sucks. Both out of the program, and the export. The image isn't as clear anymore, like there's too much compression going on, or something.

Thanks,
Dino

P.S. Ver. 3 performs very well btw. Runs faster on my computer than 2 did  .

I move what ever I don't want to print/export to the side and then take screenshots and paste them to paint.net. I usually scale to 200% before taking the screenshot, and if I remember correctly it gives me 400 dpi.

[bancika]

try export to PDF and then print. I'll improve scale for PNG

[Perrow]

Selectable dpi?

[Jasonmatthew911]

Is this software compatible for Mac users?

[bancika]

yup

[Jasonmatthew911]

yup

I finally started using this, but I'm a little confused as to how I can add more components and symbols that aren't there...What exactly do I have to do to get more components and symbols???

[bancika]

File a request here and I'll add them when I have a chance
http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/issues/list

[Jasonmatthew911]

File a request here and I'll add them when I have a chance
http://code.google.com/p/diy-layout-creator/issues/list

I wasn't sure exactly what to do, but I submitted a "New issue" I think, just didn't see it up afterwards...Hopefully you received it...Just in case, this is what I wrote:

Please add the following: Zener diode symbol for schematics, 14 Pin IC for layouts, IC symbol for schematics, JFET symbol for schematics, Ferrite bead for layout and schematics, Pots for schematic and layouts, 3PDT switch, SPDT switch, SPST switch, LED symbol for schematics, Stereo and Mono jacks for layouts, 9V Battery and DC power jack for layouts, & finally the ability to make lines with arrows at the ends.

Thanks again for the cool freeware...