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DarkMode:
 :-+ Yes 1000% agree, great for hobbyists

 :box: Pros and those in schools get better tools, either Almost Free or Cheap.

The only software that displays nicely on my 4K monitor are Free Eagle and KiCad and EasyEDA. I'm still learning (adding to the list of other things I need to learn)
There are others, but out of my league for a newbie.  :-//

Those that pay full price for Commerical software are either in-love (with the software experience)   :-* or making bank  :popcorn:

Robaroni:
I wonder how many people are using EDA software professionally? I am but not as much as I used to so I didn't renew my LabCenter license this year but I've had the program for over ten years now.

The thing is that there's a learning curve and I find it takes a long time to really master a program. So you invest the time in a program and find it has things about it that aren't great, like I found with Eagle years ago. The good thing was when it came to buying the full program I knew it wasn't worth it for my money. I don't know if LabCenter has a cheap version but it's a polished program without a lot of bugs, the Brits stay on top of it.

Good luck in your search but keep in mind that it's your time you're spending learning these programs.

If your monitor isn't running correctly there's something wrong, check with the makers of the program. They may be able to direct you to settings to fix it. I know in LabCenter there are different parameters and frameworks you can test with your operating system like Open GL.

DarkMode:

--- Quote ---If your monitor isn't running correctly there's something wrong, check with the makers of the program. They may be able to direct you to settings to fix it. I know in LabCenter there are different parameters and frameworks you can test with your operating system like Open GL.
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Yes LabCenter has a nice piece of software, Proteus - I've seen a few YT videos on showing off the software. $248 USD for the Starter Kit and $1000+ for the Professional Starter, no subscription required  :-+

 |O I'm more like, why would I pay for Software that looks pixelated  :-// but hey that's just me  :-DD\

Picture is Target3001

PlainName:

--- Quote from: DarkMode on June 28, 2023, 01:48:14 pm ---Eagle Free Version: Yes it works
https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download?plc=F360&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

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Is that limited to 1 year? Do you then need to either buy or acquire a new (possibly another 1 year) license?

I think it's pretty clear that Autodesk only do stuff that will push you into a subscription. Their calculation is no doubt that after 1 year you'll be locked in enough that a few bob a month won't seem much, and then it's a slippery slope as they ratchet up.

Couldn't find any T&C about this on that page or nearby, so my strong suggestion would be to not give them the benefit of the doubt and instead treat them as the bloodsuckers they normally are.

3roomlab:
https://librepcb.org/
https://github.com/LibrePCB/LibrePCB

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