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Getting Started

Getting started with DipTrace is easy. To learn some basic functions which are not evident use video guided tour, files: “Examples\QuickStart.dip” for the PCB program, “Examples\QuickStart.dch” for the Schematic program and the files with “lesson” word in the file name. To learn how to design simple project and libraries using step-by-step guide, download the tutorial. Notice that you can ask any questions by email during trial period. For the registered customers email technical support is unlimited.

DipTrace Tutorial — (12.3 MB, 218 pages, PDF Document, last update for ver. 2.2)
This document will show you how to design a simple Schematic and its PCB, then how to create your own pattern and component libraries. The tutorial includes step-by-step design guide and the description of many additional features. It allows you to discover DipTrace and to find your way around the program. Tutorial is already included into "DipTrace 2.2" and "DipTrace 2.2 Freeware" downloads.

Sep 7, 2011 — version 2.2

Mar 12, 2011 — version 2.1.9 b

Aug 31, 2010 — version for Mac

Jun 14, 2010 — forums added

Feb 10, 2010 — version 2.1

DipTrace breaks the traditional mold for schematic capture and layout CAD software by being super-intuitive and simple to learn, while still providing all the capabilities of design packages costing 10 times as much.

Jim Carstensen
Director of Engineering
Alcorn McBride, Inc.

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