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From: carus@cbnewsc.ATT.COM (bryce.w.carus)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Circuit diagram drawing program
Summary: Flexidraw and schematics
Keywords: Drawing Circuit Diagram
Message-ID: <1461@cbnewsc.ATT.COM>
Date: 28 Jun 89 11:43:26 GMT
References: <253@tigger.planet.bt.co.uk>
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
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In article <253@tigger.planet.bt.co.uk>, cag@tigger.planet.bt.co.uk (Chris Green) writes:
> 
> Does anyone know if there is a circuit diagram (= schematic) drawing
> ...stuff deleted
> 
> Chris Green 

Flexidraw is probably the best "drawing" package that can also be used for
drawing schematics. 

It has the ability to create a separate library of circuit symbols which can be
"pasted" onto your work screen. The grid, which can be turned on and off,
makes alignment easy because there is a mode that "snaps" drawing elements to
grid points.

The other essential feature is the ability to link screens - both horizontally
and vertically. With this feature, the schematic can be "grown" to fit a full
sheet of paper at the highest resolution of your printer.

Flexidraw has excellent printer support - most printers are covered and the
printing routine is one of the best.

Flexidraw is a "hires" vs "multicolor" package and the latest version (5.0)
supports, in addition to the original lightpen, other input devices. I've had
it since '83 and it still looks good...

BTW: I'm also a heavy user of Autocad on a PC...Flexidraw is impressive running
on a small machine like the 64 :-).