Drawing circuit diagrams

[David Fletcher]

On Wed, 2010-12-22 at 14:48 -0500, Doug wrote:
> >
> I know you don't seem to want a SPICE-like program, even tho you don't
> _have to_ do any analysis.  So, what about an AutoCad clone, like QCad?
> You make your own symbols once, and then paste them in where you want 
> them. I used to do some schematics, and a lot of pcb design using
> AutoCad LT. You can make symbols that don't occur on many pre-built
> programs--like symbols for microwave circuits.
> 

I used qcad to design the aluminium case for my mini server project.
It's not a problem for me right now because it's the only project I've
used it on, but I was unable to find any means of exporting the modules
I made up in that drawing.

So, for instance, if I'm making another drawing in the future, for which
I need a mini-ITX motherboard, I won't be able to import it from my mini
server project, which is a right PITA. Unless the facility has been
added to the version installed with Maverick? I don't know - I've not
tried it yet.

Dave