> > Then RS-Components released a free package called DesignSpark that I trie= d > out. > It is now at V5.1. It includes schematic capture, autorouter (which I hav= e > never used), PCB CAD and a possibility to create a 3D model of your board > which > then can be exported to the new companion 3D CAD - DesignSpark Mechanical= .. > > Question (expected answer): Does it produce Gerbers (presumably yes) Can the output be used by any PCB house (yes?) Do you have to use RS components (no?). Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .