FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains hints and tips on a range of issues to do with using the software. Just click on the title to view the document. If you have any ideas or suggestions for items to be added here, please email them to our support team for inclusion in our list.

Easy-PC

General Design Editing  Controlling default track widths  Finding component from name  Frame-Select using keyboard only  Making scroll bars more responsive  Selecting overlapping items  Setting properties of multiple items     Installation and Setup  Installing and licensing Pro-Router  Installing MultiRouter for DOS  Installing MultiRouter for Windows  Licensing the software  Restoring operation of the 'grid' control  VISTA issues with Component Edit grid     Libraries and Library Items  Creating a solder mask for BGA components  Creating custom pad shapes  Designing surface mount footprints  Disappearing silkscreen shapes  Importing DOS libraries  Setting library search order     PCB Layout  Adding cutouts to boards  Finding isolated poured copper  Getting best results from Pour Copper  Seeing what your powerplane looks like  Using Bitmaps on PCBs  Using Copper Areas After Pouring     Plotting and Printing  Finding plot reports  Plotting to Adobe PDF  Printing to file  Producing a solder mask  Setting up output options

Easy-Spice

Correcting Simulation Errors  Common problems when using Easy-Spice