I just went through this search myself.  Vutrax and Eagle are two that I
tried. The free download version of each is slightly limited (Eagle limits
the board size to 3 x 4 in.) I tried Vutrax first and for several days
struggled with the tutorial.  The UI is very haphazard - huge learning curve
because the UI concepts are not well thought out.

Then I switched to Eagle and I love it!  The concepts are very clear.  Much
easier, and for me, much better. Some would say Vutrax is more powerful once
you master it - maybe good for someone using it  hours a day.

Get Eagle at www.cadsoftusa.com .  $50 registration gets you printed docs
and a little lager boards.  Full version more $$.

--BobG

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Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 2:30 PM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: [EE]: Inexpensive schematic/PCB CAD

Hello everyone,

Does anyone make an inexpensive schematic/PCB CAD program for the home
hobbyist?  One that is not to expensive nor crippled?

Thanks for the input,

Duane Brantley
KD5NFQ

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