Download and Installation
- How can I update existing installation using patch update?
- DesignSpark PCB Status - V10.0 release
- The End User License Agreement (EULA) - DesignSpark PCB
- I'm trying to register and it says my username / email address is already being used?
- How do I install DesignSpark PCB?
- How do I activate DesignSpark PCB?
Getting started
- Additional information is available on the DesignSpark website
- What are the key points and tips I need to know to get the best out of DesignSpark PCB?
- Is there a book about DesignSpark PCB?
- How can I get my tool bars back?
- How can I setup schematic sheets?
- How can I create a board outline?
Video Tutorials
- Copper Pour Basics (3 videos)
- DesignSpark PCB in 3 minutes and 42 seconds
- DesignSpark PCB Basic Course: Familiarisation (Part 1)
- DesignSpark PCB Basic Course: Libraries (Part 2)
- DesignSpark PCB Basic Course: Creating Components (Part 3)
- DesignSpark PCB Basic Course: Wizards (Part 4)
Creating schematic
- How can I add special characters to my schematic?
- How can I use power rails in my schematic?
- How can I add power & ground symbols to a schematic?
- How can I add connections to a schematic?
- How can I rotate components?
- How can I edit component values?
Creating your PCB design
- DSPCB (and PRO) How to select tracks and segments.
- How can I create a custom board outline?
- How can I change power plane layers to signal layers?
- How can I turn off the Relative Origin symbol?
- How to use the copper pour dialog.
- How can I use the air wires most efficiently?
Advanced PCB Techniques
- DSPCB (and Pro) Explanation of Component Spacing DRC Reports
- Enhance DSPCB (and Pro) to perform accurate component spacing checks with Placement Shapes.
- How to place components at an angle or on a circle
- How can I add a dotted or dashed line?
- How can I create a custom opening in the solder mask?
- How can I insert my design into a project?
Checking your design
- How can I check my PCB layout?
- How do I change the silkscreen font size?
- How can I use new ‘Measure’ tool?
- How do I check my Schematic and PCB design?
- How do I remove air wires from my completed PCB?
- What is the actual usage of "Component Outlines"?
Output documents
- Quick Guide - producing drill files (DSPCB and Pro)
- Drill Backoff Errors, Photo Plotters and PDF's
- Creating a positive or negative print for use with photoresist coated board
- What settings should I use to produce power plane Gerber plots
- Excellon File Format Options
- How do I produce Gerber files?
New Version Release - Full Change log
Managing Libraries
- How to enable the built-in libraries
- How can I create a PCB symbol using the wizard?
- What settings should I use for creating schematic symbols?
- How can I create my own schematic symbol?
- How do I create my own components?
- How can I create symbols and footprints?
PCB Part Library
- How do I use PCB Part Library with Library Loader?
- How do I install and configure Library Loader?
- How can I add DSL files to my library?
- How can I reset my PCB Part Library password?
- How much will using PCB Part Library cost me?
- Can I only use it with DesignSpark PCB?