In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, chiphead wrote:

PJ:
 

I think the focus of Bean's comment (and reading between the lines) was that he used AutoCAD because he was comfortable with it, and, at least for his current volume of "board design", could get his job done faster with AutoCAD than learning a new piece of software.  For him, at this point in time, with his current volume of new disigns, this makes sense.

 

For someone who doesn't use AutoCAD (or any other software) learning to use an actual PCB design software certainly makes more sense.  I believe that Bean even indicated that if his volume increased, he would probably look at using a different tool.  (i.e. one more appropriate to his changing situation).

 

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but pointing out that different users may have different needs, and what does not generally make sense (using AutoCAD for PCB work) can make sense in certain specific situations.  In this case, familiarity with the software and low volume of new designs.

 

For someone starting "from scratch", I would certainly not expect them to use AutoCAD, or any other "mechanical" CAD package, but someting like Eagle or the other tools mentioned.

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