Half price Circuit Studio

[EEVblog]

If you switch from Eagle:
http://www.altium.com/eagle-switch/circuitstudio/

[KoningTosti]

Wel played. It is a good tool. I used a trail to make a simple 2 sided board, and the workflow is easy once you understand the different functions. I will be getting Circuitstudio or Altium later this quarter.

However you must send them a Eagle license, but I currently don't have one. Would they accept it if I subscribe to eagle today for 1 month and feed that license to Circuitstudio?

[technotronix]

This is great. This may helpful in future to me.

[tszaboo]

A year ago, they set a price of 2000 EUR for the CS, with 430EUR/year subscription. Now it is down to 500.
I think it is actually worth that much. I hope for sure, that no professional company picked up CS as their main tool, now they go for the right market.

[Zbig]

I admit I haven't read the T&C's, but does it mean you get just the one version that is current at the time of purchasing and are not eligible for any updates? And if you are then for how long? And when it expires, can you just pay their standard "maintenance" fee for the next year worth of updates/fixes?

[tszaboo]

I admit I haven't read the T&C's, but does it mean you get just the one version that is current at the time of purchasing and are not eligible for any updates? And if you are then for how long? And when it expires, can you just pay their standard "maintenance" fee for the next year worth of updates/fixes?

People overestimate the value of upgrades. I was using Altium 2012 (or 11?) for years, because that is what the company had. It did the job, everything was set up and working, we had a nice workflow, and there were no new bugs introduced. Sure, now I have 17, and I see a lot of improvements, but  I dont  think the maintenance fee would have worth it.

[Deridex]

Damn, thats some good offer! 

[plazma]

How much is the annual subscription fee?

[trophosphere]

I admit I haven't read the T&C's, but does it mean you get just the one version that is current at the time of purchasing and are not eligible for any updates? And if you are then for how long? And when it expires, can you just pay their standard "maintenance" fee for the next year worth of updates/fixes?

You get a year's worth of subscription to any further updates upon purchase. When your subscription expires, you can still use the software forever*. If you want to upgrade after your original year has expired then you just need to purchase another year's subscription rather than a whole new license.

* forever meaning until they have changed their minds/pulled the product

How much is the annual subscription fee?

150USD from Newark.

[plazma]

Has anyone been contacted about the offer?
I registered yesterday.

I'm in the beginning of a new project and would like to change the SW now when the schematic sheet is almost empty.

[plazma]

The price is 464€ from element14. So it is the same as 499$ eagle discount price https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-73745/l/circuitstudio-altiums-professional-pcb-tool

[trevwhite]

Why does CS not support Allium binary files?

[tszaboo]

Why does CS not support Allium binary files?

Cause making a product pyramid (AKA stupid business decisions).
If you would like to know more, just mention it to Mr. Dave Jones...

[bill.coghill]

Export from Altium as Binary PCB5 files seems to work.
The default colours in CS are a little bit bonkers, but can be changed to the classic colours quite easily.

Waiting to hear back in the monthly Eagle sub can be used for a discount.

[EEVblog]

How much is the annual subscription fee?

USD$150
So initial $500 + $150 a year is cheaper than Eagle's monthly plan by far after the first year. Practically an no-brainer, provided you like CS of course.

[EEVblog]

Why does CS not support Allium binary files?

Cause making a product pyramid (AKA stupid business decisions).
If you would like to know more, just mention it to Mr. Dave Jones...

Altium are pyramid masters!







Bonus triangles!

[EEVblog]

The price is 464€ from element14. So it is the same as 499$ eagle discount price https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-73745/l/circuitstudio-altiums-professional-pcb-tool

Yep, seems like the Eagle deal is not special, it's just the current regular price (for now).

[hammy]

I bought it from Element14 today. Including VAT the price was 552.-€.
Registration and  standalone license download worked without problems.

3D Connexion SpaceMouse is supported! Yay!!! 

Cheers
hammy

[plazma]

3D Connexion SpaceMouse ist supported! Yay!!! 

Cheers
hammy

Is or isn't?
I also have a spacemouse. Only used for 3D CAD.

[Zbig]

Bonus triangles!

Oh boy, that's some expert level Bullshit Bingo action. Still tempted to take a dive, though. Does anyone have any information for how long they're going to keep it at this price?

[hammy]

Is or isn't?
I also have a spacemouse. Only used for 3D CAD.

Positiv. It is supported. Works like a charm. 

(Sorry, german typo. )

[tszaboo]

Bonus triangles!

Oh boy, that's some expert level Bullshit Bingo action. Still tempted to take a dive, though. Does anyone have any information for how long they're going to keep it at this price?

When I only see this upside down pyramid (scrolling from down), I was  that someone made such a perfect pun on their slides. But they actually make upside down pyramids...
I also read Pay-per PCB...

We need to introduce a name for the Floating Upside down Mubius Pyramid of Bullshit.

[EEVblog]

I bought it from Element14 today. Including VAT the price was 552.-€.

I wonder what cut Element 14 take?
Also, why do they continue with Element 14?
I know Element 14 originally approached Altium with the idea for Circuit Studio, so maybe they still have some exclusive deal? Perhaps (no pun intended) perpetual?

[voltsandjolts]

AFAIK you are free to sell your Altium Designer license should you no longer want/need it as long as you have an active subscription.

Is the same true of Circuit Studio? I can't find that info anywhere.

Found it:

Ah, for all Altium products they might let you transfer/sell the license if you ask them nicely and they give written permission.

http://www.altium.com/eula

16. ASSIGNMENT
Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither this EULA, nor any interest herein or part hereof, will be transferable or assignable
by  You  or,  by  operation  of  law  or  otherwise,  without  Altium’s  prior  written  consent,  and  including  whether  such  transfer  or 
assignment is by operation of law, agreement of merger, sale of assets or otherwise. Altium may assign, transfer or delegate
any of its rights or obligations hereunder to any affiliated or subsidiary company of Altium or any company acquiring all or
substantially all of the assets of Altium LLC, or its ultimate parent entity.

[plazma]

I bought a licence. I have a lot if schematics work next week. Let see how good it is compared to Eagle, Diptrace, Kicad and CircuitMaker (I have tested/used these).