DesignSpark PCB
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Download and Installation
- ★ DesignSpark PCB Status
- How do I install DesignSpark PCB?
- How do I activate DesignSpark PCB?
- How can I upgrade DesignSpark PCB?
- How do I re-activate DesignSpark PCB?
- How to install DesignSpark PCB on Linux with "Wine"
Getting started
Video Tutorials
- Getting to know DesignSpark PCB
- First Steps Schematic to PCB
- Adding Copper Pour to DesignSpark PCB
- DesignSpark PCB (Tutorial) Converting Schematics to PCB
- Library structure & Library Manager
- DesignSpark PCB (Tutorial) Schematic Entry
Creating 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?
- How can I add a drawing border to the design?
- How can I add components to schematic?
Creating your PCB design
- How can I edit the mask apertures settings?
- How can I convert schematics to PCB?
- How can I add dimension lines? (draft)
- How do I add a solder mask?
- Can I import Eagle Designs in DesignSpark PCB?
- How to create slotted holes in pads.
Checking your design
Output documents
New Release Version 8 - Full Change log
- Version 8.0 known issues.
- What is the full list of DSPCB v8.0 new features?
- What is the full list of DSPCB v8.0 fixes?
- How can I use new ‘Measure’ tool?
- How can I use new BOM Quote functionality?
- Why unroute preference have been changed?
Managing Libraries
- How can I create symbols and footprints?
- How do I enable my previous libraries after a version update?
- How is a component library organised?
- Can I create a Schematic symbol in DesignSpark PCB and then select it for use in the Schematic design without creating a PCB symbol?
- Can I create a PCB symbol without a Schematic symbol?
- Why is there this added step of creating a Component - why can’t I just use the symbol immediately?
PCB Part Library
- How much will using PCB Part Library cost me?
- Can I only use it with DesignSpark PCB?
- Which PCB design packages can I use the Schematic Symbols and PCB footprints with?
- How do I search for parts?
- What if the part I need doesn’t exist?
- Can I easily create my own models?