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Future of CircuitStudio

johningram

I think this question was asked by Hans Dornaus in November 2018 and the promise was that details would a merge  in 2019 as to software updates and development road map. I am not sure if this happened or not but I think all interested parties would like to know where both Altium and Element14 see it's future in a  market now more competitive than ever with the rise of Easy EDA and AutoDesk Eagle continuing development and integration with Fusion 360 and also KiCad getting more development time. I think CircuitStudio is well over due for an update that is more than just  maintenance but adds value and features that will keep its existing users and attract new ones.

 

John

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    I am afraid companies are like people: Their interests in projects comes and goes like the wind. Seems like many factors like $$$ dictates the directions.

    IMHO,

    Clem

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    I think the money is the big factor here. Perhaps Element14 led Altium to believe there was a bigger market than there really is for a more economical PCB package.

     

    There are a lot of free, or nearly so, PCB packages on the market now. I just hope Altium doesn't abandon Circuit Studio. I was an early adopter and I'd be out a chunk of change.

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    I've had conversations about this with reps and they seemed upset when I said I didn't need Altium Designer because Circuit Studio was enough for my needs. I suspect Circuit Studio cut the Designer sales too much, and it will eventually go away.