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From: delp@huey.udel.edu (Gary Delp)
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Subject: Re: Need Free/Cheap GOOD schematic editor and PCB layouter
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Date: Fri, 21-Nov-86 10:38:20 EST
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I don't know how cheap/free you might be looking for, TANSTAAFL.  But
for something around $350/seat you can get schema from Omation Inc.
It works *very* well as a schematic editor, producing netlists, Bill's
of material, etc.  There is an object editor for adding your own
chips, and a library system.

We have been using it at the University of Delaware, Department of EE
for about 6 months, and have several 20-40 drawing projects in the
works using it.

It does not have a PC board layout program, or a simulator with it.
We think it worth the money for the ~5 locking devices we purchased
for it.  Updates come frequently, bug reports (and we have only nits
to report) are listened to and repairs effected.

I have no connection with Omation, except as a satisfied customer.
Similar products start at orders of magnitude greater price.  It is
not a set of simple things to write, and commercially, the market is
not as big as for say a spreadsheet.

You can reach Omation at 214/231-5167
1701 N. Greenville Ave.
Suite 809
Richardson TX 75081

Gary Delp
140 Evans Hall
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Delaware
Newark DE 19716
(302) 451-6653  messages at 2405