Wiring Diagram software

[kentken]

Anyone know of software like those for sch for making wiring diagrams?

Thanks
Kent

 

[Russlk]

You can draw schematics with Switcher Cad III, Eagle has a free version of a schematic capture and PC layout program, and ExpressSCH is free from ExpressPCB.

 

[D.J.]

Hi Russlk,

Just curious, is the ExpressSCH from ExpressPCB easy to find parts on. On my old schematic software it is hard to find the part becuase they just have so many. Can you find parts on that one easy.

I am thinking of getting new schematic software.

Thanks

D.J.

 

[GatorGuy]

I use ExpressSCH as well. It is very easy to use and as already stated it is free. As far as the parts list it is kind of limited. But it is easy to make custom parts.

 

[D.J.]

Hi,

I just downloaded it last night and it's seems to be very easy to use, Alot easier than my old program ( Windraft Schematics ).

Thanks for the suggestion,

Regards,

D.J.

 

[kentken]

[I am looking more for software that can make wiring diagrams like those you would see in a car manual, etc.

If I cant find one I will use ExpressSCH or ExpressPCB
Kent[/i]

 

[David Bridgen]

If you want only to draw pictures, and not do anyhting with them such as analysis or board layout, try MS Paint. It's free, and you can make your own parts collection.
Furthermore you can orient things how you want them - some of the schematic drawing programs don't allow you to, for instance, vertically flip an op-amp so that its inverting input is at the bottom. Nor do some of them allow you to draw diagonal lines
And some of them insist on attaching an "earth" symbol to the common supply line. (Try wearing a hearing aid with a wire connected to earth.)