What software?

[cberry]

I'm looking for some freeware that allows you to draw circuits and layouts.
What are you guys using?
Thanks.
cb

[s2]

What OS are you targeting? I think there is a freebie imaging program for Linux called GiMp. I haven't tried it.

I use Visio 2003 for most of my stuff. It has templates for all kinds of stuff, including electrical diagrams. It is pretty pricey for most people, but since I'm a MS developer by trade, I get it with my MSDN license.

Sorry to not be of much help, but I have seen some other layouts on this site made with familiar Visio looking stuff.

[zaphod_phil]

The GiMP is also available for Windows, and yes, it is Open Source software, which you can download and use for free. Also, I believe that Open Office also has a drawing package in it, although I've never tried that part of Open Office.

[jpsthecacelt]

I use something that a few of the folks on the old 18watt (and the ax84 site) reccommended: Deltacad. It's something like $25 or $30 bucks. I don't like Visio or some of the commercially available products, but this does just enough for me. I use it on XP; used to use it on NT.

HTH,
therm

[jpsthecacelt]

...there's also some freeware that I once tried (it wasn't too bad), called ExpressPCB/ExpressSCH. Seemed to work well for schematic capture.

Therm

[gtrmac]

Eagle is very popular for schematic drawing:

http://www.cadsoftusa.com/

[cberry]

Thanks for the input guys. Has anyone tried Autotrax?
cb