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rcomeau

I have used other cad and PCB software, and most have some problems with their UI and command set. BUT Eagle has by far the worst UI, and the worst command set I have come across. There is always a learning curve, but some things should be intuitive. Some examples mostly for the Library Editor:

 

1. why are symbols not broken out in the library so I can copy them for a new part???

 

2. Speaking of copying, why can't I edit(modify) an existing part, and then save it as a new part???

 

3. In the Latout Editor, why can't I place parts on the bottom layer????

 

 

These are just a few of the things that, if they exist, are hidden very well!!

 

This software may produce excellent PCBs but not worth the headaches!!!

 

Rick

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    Rick Comeau <communitymanager@premierfarnell.com> wrote:

    I have used other cad and PCB software, and most have some problems with

    their UI and command set.

     

    I remember having similar thoughts my first hours of use. Now I can juggle

    it like a dream.

    While the programs you may know may require you to pick an object, then an

    action on the selected object, Eagle does it the other way.

    To get started faster I would recommend to study all mouse gesture

    functions (all 3 mouse buttons, the modifier keys, and the combination of

    them), the group function and the context menu for objects (wich kinda

    tries to simulate the object first approach)

     

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    Rick Comeau <communitymanager@premierfarnell.com> wrote:

    I have used other cad and PCB software, and most have some problems with

    their UI and command set.

     

    I remember having similar thoughts my first hours of use. Now I can juggle

    it like a dream.

    While the programs you may know may require you to pick an object, then an

    action on the selected object, Eagle does it the other way.

    To get started faster I would recommend to study all mouse gesture

    functions (all 3 mouse buttons, the modifier keys, and the combination of

    them), the group function and the context menu for objects (wich kinda

    tries to simulate the object first approach)

     

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