The program consists of three main modules

Layout Editor
Schematic Editor
Autorouter

which are embedded in a single user interface. Therefore there is no need for converting netlists between schematics and layouts.

General

• online Forward- and Back-Annotation

• context sensitive help function

• no hardware copy protection!

• multiple windows for board, schematic and library

• powerful User Language

• integrated text editor

• available for Windows und Linux

Layout Editor

• maximum drawing area 1.6 x 1.6m (64 x 64 inch)

• resolution 1/10,000mm (0.1 micron)

• up to 16 signal layers

• conventional and SMT parts

• comes with a full set of part libraries

• easily create your own parts with the fully integrated library editor

• undo/redo function for ANY editing command, to any depth

• script files for batch command execution

• copper pouring

• cut and paste function for copying entire sections of a drawing

• design rule check

Schematic Editor

• up to 99 sheets in one shematic

• electrical rule check

• gate- and pinswap

• create a board from a schematic with a single command

Autorouter

• ripup&retry router

• up to 16 signal layers

• routing strategy driven by user definable cost factors

CAM Processor

• Postscript

• pen plotters

• Gerber plotters

• Excellon and Sieb&Meyer drill files

• configurable through ASCII file for easy definition of your own output devices