What software to use? Important for me:
-I develop 0,2 PCB's a year. So the software should be simple, ready to go, no 5-page project settings to do before I start.
-I will make 1 or 2 layer PCB, with say max. 10 components on it. Mostly adapter card, some voltage converter, upgrade doughterboard, indicator upgrade, communication board with just 2 connectors and some resistors,...
-Thru hole and Smd
-Should generate a known file format, to email to PCB companies.
-Automatic place and route, optimalisation, libraries, simulation etc is unimportant. Just put the components, draw the lines.
-Free if possible, or at least cheap.
-If possible and compatible with the above: Should provide "very little, but at least some" expierience with software that is used in the industry.
I stole this pic, to show the maximum project I will do: