> >
> > Then RS-Components released a free package called DesignSpark that
> I tried
> > out.

> > Question (expected answer):
> Does it produce Gerbers (presumably yes)

Yes and Excellon drill data and textfile report outputs for BOM and compone=
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placement.

It can also plot/print directly to PDF.

> Can the output be used by any PCB house (yes?)

Yes. You can get quotes directly from the program. Actually it directs you =
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successfully done a design rule check.

> Do you have to use RS components (no?).

No, I mostly use Farnell. I usually add a value designator for Farnell and=
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Digi-Key part numbers which I can get printed out in the BOM list.

There seems to be a value designator for RS Partnumber and Allied number wh=
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can't be removed but you don't have to put anything there and you don't hav=
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include it in the BOM.

/Ruben

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AB Liros Electronic
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