> It would appear that to get a decent PCB software package one is going to
> have to pay SOMETHING.  I use CircuitMaker and TraxMaker Pro myself.  The
> suite of software for both is around $1500.00 however you get unlimited
> everything pretty much.  You can easily create your own packages and
> schematic symbols the two work seamlessly with each other when designing
and
> routing the PCB from an existing schematic drawn in CircuitMaker.  There
is a
> less costly version, both would be around $600.00 total and these versions
> work just as well as the full Pro versions.  The only real difference is
> about 2000 less devices in the supplied library (it still has a ton of
them)
> and the compatibility with other routers.  But, of course if you have the
> TraxMaker PCB software why worry about other routers.
>
> That is my $.02 worth on the subject.
>
> Randy A.
>

I second that!!  Great package for the bucks.