Features

General

• maximum drawing area 150 x 150 inches
• resolution 0.003125 μm
• mm or inch grid
• up to 255 drawing layers
• command (Script) files
• C-like User Language for data export and import and the realization of self-defined commands
• Fully documented, readable XML data structure
• easy library editing
• Managed libraries that can be shared for collaboration
• composition of self-defined libraries with already existing elements by drag-and-drop
• easy generation of new Package variants from other libraries by drag-and-drop
• free rotation of package variants (0.1-degree steps)
• arbitrary pad shapes in the Package Editor
• library browser and powerful component search function
• 3D Package Creator
• technology support (e. g. 74L00, 74LS00..)
• FRAME command for defining labelled drawing frames
• free definable attributes, applicable for Devices in the Library and in Schematic or Layout
• support for assembly variants
• easy-to-use dimensioning tool
• merging of different projects while maintaining consistency (Design Reuse)
• Save Schematic and Board (or parts of them) in a common Design Block for design reuse in other projects
• Design Blocks as templates for Schematic and Layouts
• integrated PDF data export function
• export function for graphic files (BMP, TIF, PNG...)
• printouts and print previews the drivers of your operating system
• partlist generation with database support (bom.ulp)
• One-click manufacturing data with Gerber X2 support
• user-definable context menu with commands for all objects
• properties of objects can be accessed and edited using the context menu
• automatic backup function

Schematic Editor

• Schematics can be designed in a hierarchical structure: modules are represented by module instances and connected through ports in the top level of the schematic.
• the hierarchy can reach any depth
• up to 999 sheets per schematic
• icon preview for schematic and module sheets
• sorting sheets of modules and schematic with drag-and-drop
• cross-references for nets
• automatic generation of contact cross-references
• Pin/bus/net breakout functionality
• automatic label placement on bus member nets
• simple copying of parts
• replace function for parts without loss of consistency between schematic and layout
• Online forward and back annotation between schematic and board
• automatic board generation
• automatic generation of supply signals
• Electrical Rule Check (error check in the Schematic and consistency check between Schematic and Layout)

Layout Editor

• full SMD support
• support for Blind and Buried vias
• rotation of objects in arbitrary angles (0.1-degree steps)
• flip board view
• components, texts, rectangles, circles and dimensions can be locked against moving
• text can be placed in any orientation
• dynamic calculation of signal lines while routing the layout
• magnetic-pads function
• tracks can be laid out with rounded corners in any radius
• mitering to smooth wire joints
• Loop remove function for re-routing any portion of a path between two pads with automatic removal of the previous redundant trace
• Design Rule Check for board layouts (for example, overlaps, measures of pads or tracks)
• Live DRC
• copper pouring (ground plains)
• Package variants support
• Obstacle avoidance and push obstacles modes for manual routing
• Quick Route modes for easy semi-automatic routing
• Smooth Route for smoothing already routed traces
• Differential Pair routing
• automatic creation of meanders for length compensation of signals
• Fanout tool for SMD components and signals
• user-definable, free programmable User Language to generate data for mounting machines, test equipment, milling machines or any other data format
• output of manufacturing data for Gerber plotters and drilling machines with the CAM Processor
• Creation of 3D data (for example STEP or STL) for mechanical CAD systems

Autorouter

• fully integrated into basic program
• TopRouter with gridless routing algorithm, which can be preceded by the Autorouter
• optional automatic selection of routing grid and preferred directions in the signal layers
• Special BGA Autorouter for BGA escape routing
• support for multi-core processors to process multiple routing jobs simultaneously
• uses the set of Design Rules you defined for the layout
• change between manual and automatic routing at any time
• ripup&retry algorithm
• user-definable strategy (by cost factors)
• routing grid down to 0.8 mil (0.02 mm)
• no placement restrictions
• up to 16 signal layers (with user definable preferred directions)
• full support for Blind and Buried vias
• takes into consideration various net classes