I was working with PADS yesterday for a client project, when it struck me that the standard symbols and footprints libraries for this package are pretty much pathetic. I usually rely on bought-for third party libraries support for this package.
I'm curious on others' experiences on different software packages, especially relating to the standard libraries supplied with the packages. What schematic entry and PCB layout packages are you using, either as a hobby at home or professionally at work? Do you find the supplied libraries (schematic symbols and PCB footprints) adequate? Do you rely on bought-for third party libraries services or do you create them on your own (even when it is time consuming for a large project)? Would you even consider paying for symbols and footprints libraries?
Thanks.
I'm curious on others' experiences on different software packages, especially relating to the standard libraries supplied with the packages. What schematic entry and PCB layout packages are you using, either as a hobby at home or professionally at work? Do you find the supplied libraries (schematic symbols and PCB footprints) adequate? Do you rely on bought-for third party libraries services or do you create them on your own (even when it is time consuming for a large project)? Would you even consider paying for symbols and footprints libraries?
Thanks.