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Push and Shove Router | PCB Calculator | Plugins | Digital SPICE Simulator |
Cross Selection and Highlight | Via Stitching and Via Shielding

We are excited to announce the release of DipTrace 5.0. This update introduces several highly anticipated features that are set to enhance your design workflow and boost efficiency.
One of the most notable additions in this release is the Push and Shove Router, which allows for dynamic routing adjustments by pushing traces and vias while manually routing. This feature streamlines the routing process and provides greater flexibility, making it easier to create complex designs with optimized trace layouts.
The PCB Layout module has been significantly upgraded with the addition of a PCB Calculator. This tool offers advanced PCB calculations for trace width, clearance, current, resistance, transmission line characteristics, differential pairs impedance, and more. You can manually customize width, length, gap, and layer stackup or base them on selected trace and differential pair settings.
In the Schematic Capture module, we have introduced a Digital SPICE Simulator for precise simulation of digital circuits, enhancing design validation and accuracy.
Further enhancing layout capabilities, DipTrace 5.0 now includes Via Stitching for copper pours, polygons, and entire boards, ensuring a more optimized and reliable layout. Trace Shielding is also now available through Via Shielding features, which offer improved signal integrity by providing effective protection against interference.
This version extends the software’s flexibility with robust Plugin support. Accompanied by comprehensive documentation and ready-to-use plugin examples with source codes, users can now create extensions in any desired programming environment.
The Cross Selection and Highlight feature enables seamless navigation between PCB and Schematic, enhancing design coherence. Additionally, the Place Selected by List option allows you to effortlessly place blocks selected in the Schematic onto your board.
DipTrace now features IPC-2581C Export that enables standardized, vendor-neutral file generation for PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing, ensuring smooth communication with fabricators and enhancing design compatibility across platforms.
Additionally, DipTrace 5.0 supports KiCAD Netlist Import/Export, facilitating smoother collaboration with teams using different design tools.
For those collaborating with external tools, our Netlist-based PCB Update feature makes it easier than ever to update your PCB design from the netlist generated by any third-party software, streamlining the entire process.
The new Export to PDF option simplifies documentation by allowing direct export of Schematic and PCB designs to PDF format.
With DipTrace 5.0, we continue our commitment to providing a user-friendly yet powerful PCB design experience, now with even more tools to support your creative and technical needs.

Download DipTrace 5.0. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.

We are thrilled to introduce the beta release of DipTrace 5.0, an important leap in PCB design capabilities. This update introduces a host of highly anticipated and powerful features and tools.
In the Schematic Capture module, you will find a Digital SPICE Simulator that provides accurate simulation of digital circuits for enhanced design validation.
PCB Layout gets the PCB Calculator that empowers your design with advanced PCB calculations, covering trace width, clearance, current, resistance, transmission line characteristics, differential pairs impedance and more. Besides, width, length, gap, and layer stackup can be customized manually or based on selected trace, differential pair and layer stackup settings. Also, now you can easily adjust parameters and place planar inductors directly onto your layout or save them to the library for future use.
Via Stitching for copper pours, polygons, and the entire board, ensures an optimized and reliable layout. Trace shielding is now possible with dedicated Via Shielding capabilities, offering improved signal integrity.
DipTrace 5.0 introduces an extensive Plugin support, accompanied by comprehensive documentation and ready-to-use plugin examples with source codes. Users can now extend the software functionality by making extensions with any desired programming environment.
Cross Selection and Highlight feature enables seamless navigation between PCB and Schematic, enhancing design coherence. Thanks to the Place Selected by List option you can effortlessly place blocks selected in the Schematic on your board.
Netlist-based PCB Update allows renewing your PCB design from the netlist of any third-party software, streamlining collaboration.
Export to PDF option will simplify your documentation process by directly exporting Schematic and PCB designs to PDF format.
With DipTrace 5.0, we reaffirm our commitment to providing a user-friendly yet feature-rich PCB design experience.

Download DipTrace 5.0 Beta. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
For any questions, comments or suggestions please contact us: "support@diptrace.com".

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XML Format in Schematic and PCB Layout | Spice Simulator | New SPICE Models |
Improved BOM and Pick&Place generation tools

After several months of development our team is pleased to announce the launch of DipTrace 4.3 that incorporates some significant updates.
In the Schematic Capture module you can now find an integrated Spice Simulator. This advanced tool will allow carrying out Small-signal AC, DC Transfer Function, Transient and Noise analysis to check the integrity of circuit design and verify its operation without leaving the DipTrace interface. New SPICE models have been added to facilitate the preparation for the simulation.
Furthermore, import and export in a universally compatible XML format has been added to Schematic Capture and PCB Layout modules. This format is both machine and human readable, so it may facilitate easy project revision and editing.
Also, on our users’ request we have added the possibility to use custom column titles when generating BOM and Pick&Place reports.
And, as usual, we have fixed all the detected bugs.

Download DipTrace 4.3. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

XML Format for Component and Pattern Libraries | Environment Variables | Improved Panelization and Manual Routing Tools | Radial Placement

After several months of development work, we are thrilled to announce that DipTrace 4.2 is ready for launching.
We have incorporated import and export of component and pattern libraries in a universally compatible XML format, which means that libraries can now be easily revised and adjusted without limitations to any particular software.
Striving to make the use of DipTrace on different PCs as seamless as possible, we have introduced the option of setting Environment variables, which enables smooth portability of projects together with libraries, 3D models, images, etc.
We have fine-tuned and improved our design toolkit: the panelization tool now offers an option of creating edge rails for a single board; a new Radial Placement feature enables placing objects around a circumference with defined parameters; our manual routing tool has received the Pause Routing command that allows pausing trace routing to perform layout editing with subsequent resuming of the routing process with one key hit.
In 3D view dialogues, you can now find side and isometric view buttons that allow for quick change of 3D display perspective of a 3D model of a device or a PCB board.
And, as usual, we have continued expanding our standard libraries and have fixed all detected bugs.

Download DipTrace 4.2. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

Comprehensive BOM with Prices and Suppliers | Sprint-Layout 6.0 PCB Import |
Updated KiCAD import (v5.99)

Today we are introducing DipTrace 4.1.3. In this release we have finalized the development of the BOM generation tool and integration of data sourced from the Octopart database into it. As a result, the BOM tool has received new capabilities: now you can create a list of parts, required for board assembly, that, in addition to the standard information, contains prices from the selected suppliers and direct links to the respective web-pages, where each component can be ordered.
Besides, we have worked on expanding our import capabilities: PCB projects designed in the Sprint-Layout 6.0 EDA software, which has been discontinued, can now be imported to DipTrace. Also, we have fine-tuned KiCAD import and to support the latest format (KiCAD v5.99).
And, of course, all the detected bugs have been fixed.

Download DipTrace 4.1.3. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

Full-featured SnapEDA Search Tool | Checking Component Prices and Availability
with Direct Links to Suppliers

We are pleased to announce the release of DipTrace 4.1.2. We have continued working on features that contribute to speeding-up your workflow by making components readily available for immediate use in your design. This time, we have expanded the capabilities of the recently integrated SnapEDA search tool: now you can download 3D models when placing or saving a component from SnapEDA libraries; the models are attached to their respective components automatically. Besides, you can now consult price and availability of each component directly from DipTrace.
About SnapEDA: SnapEDA is a search engine for electronics design. It provides symbols, footprints, and 3D models for millions of electronic components.

Download DipTrace 4.1.2. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

Millions of footprints and symbols at your fingertips | Direct placement within any module

DipTrace 4.1 has received a new important update that will significantly improve your design fluency. Now you can search parts at SnapEDA from right within the DipTrace interface. This enables you to access over 10 million components for free and add them to a library or place directly to your project, saving you the trouble of downloading and importing libraries. The feature is available in all modules of the software.
About SnapEDA: SnapEDA is a search engine for electronics design. It provides symbols, footprints, and 3D models for millions of electronic components.

Download DipTrace 4.1.1. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

V-Scoring and Tab-Routing Panelization | Interactive BOM | Bulk Pattern Update |
Expanded Libraries | Automatic 3D Model Generation for All Families

A few weeks ago we unwrapped Beta of DipTrace 4.1 and continued fine-tuning the software, taking into account your feedback and suggestions. Today our team is pleased to announce the stable release of DipTrace 4.1! The focus of this release was to improve the design fluency and speed up your time to market. PCB Layout now features a brand new BOM generation tool with a variety of export options, including interactive HTML, and capacity to configure several Assembly Variants - a function that has also been added, among others, to the updated Pick and Place export. Moreover, all major Report tables are now auto updating (BOM, Pick and Place, Drill Size, Layer Stack). On top of that, our unparalleled Panelization tool makes creating of V-Scoring, Tab-Routing or combined panels really fast and easy.
On your requests, we've returned the import of raster images and refined 3D preview. Bulk substitution of patterns, which is now possible in Component Editor, will surely contribute to your design fluency.
You will also find a number of minor improvements, among which: optimization of trace editing, highlighting copper pours together with the nets they belong to for easier net integrity analysis in PCB, and alignment guidelines for texts and components as well as resizing of all panels by drag and drop in all modules.
A good deal of time has also been dedicated to expanding our libraries and enhancing IPC-7351 Pattern Generator, which now automatically creates 3D models for all families.
We are already hard at work for the next release to bring you new features and important improvements.

Download DipTrace 4.1. Check out "What's new" for a full list of updates.
Update is free for all DipTrace 4.X users.

V-Scoring and Tab-Routing Panelization | Interactive BOM | Bulk Pattern Update |
Expanded Libraries | Automatic 3D Model Generation for All Families

After a few months of hard work and dedication we are pleased to announce that DipTrace 4.1 Beta has arrived and is now available for downloading and testing. This release includes both new important features and some minor improvements for better usability.
In PCB Layout you'll find a brand new BOM generation tool with a variety of export options, including interactive HTML, and capacity to configure several Assembly Variants - a feature that has also been added, among others, to the updated Pick and Place export. Besides, all major Report tables are now autouptating (BOM, Pick and Place, Drill Size, Layer Stack). Enhanced Panelization tool makes creating panels of V-Scoring, Tab-Routing or combined type really fast and easy. Trace editing has been optimized. Net highlighting now extends to associated copper pours making net integrity analysis easier. On your requests, we've returned import of raster images and refined 3D preview.
We have also improved BOM export in Schematic Capture and like all other modules this one received some really useful handling improvements, such as alignment guidelines for texts and components, resizing of all panels by drag and drop, etc.
In Component Editor, bulk substitution of patterns is now possible.
And of course, we kept working on expanding our libraries and enhancing IPC-7351 Pattern Generator - 3D models are now created automatically for all families.

Download DipTrace 4.1 Beta now. Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
For any questions, comments or suggestions please contact us: "support@diptrace.com".

IPC-7351 Pattern Generator | Updated Libraries Redesigned to IPC-7351 Standard |
Teardrops | User Interface adapted for 4k monitors | More Powerful PCB Design Toolkit

We are excited to announce the official stable release of DipTrace 4.0. After the first 4.0 Beta launch in February 2020, we kept on working on further improvement of the software.
We have completed expanding and redesigning our Standard Libraries according to IPC-7351 standard, added long-requested Teardrops feature for pad/via, trace width change and T-junctions, worked on enhancing manual routing experience (Tab for toggling between segment/trace/net selection; Del for unrouting selected traces; Clear All Copper Pours command), added a number of smaller improvements and fixed bugs.
DipTrace 4.0 contains an updated Pattern Editor module with a built-in IPC-7351 Pattern Generator tool that has already received very positive feedback. New pad shapes (round rect, D-shape) and standard layers (courtyard, component outline, component terminals) have also been warmly welcomed by our users.
With 4.0 it's possible to generate 3D models automatically based on IPC-7351 standard or component outline both in Pattern Editor and PCB Layout.
Shape/Text/Picture placement and editing tools have undergone a major revision since 3.3.1 release and now allow for some advanced options (multi-line text placement at any angle, 3 ways to build or edit arcs, smooth shape dimension editing; vectorization of images; placing text or image as void in silk screen or copper pour; creating board outline from a set of shapes, etc.).
Schematic and PCB Layout are featuring a flexible Component Marking system that allows unlimited number of markings and enables highly customizable Markings display options.
DipTrace 4.0 is optimized for 4K monitors with new sets of tool icons for 150% and 200% scale.

Download DipTrace 4.0 now. Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements.

IPC-7351 Pattern Generator | Updated Libraries Redesigned to IPC-7351 Standard |
User Interface adapted for 4k monitors | More Powerful PCB Design Toolkit

This time most work has centred on developing new and improving existing tools for creating component footprints – you'll find an updated Pattern Editor module with a built-in IPC-7351 Pattern Generator tool that will surely become an important time-saver for DipTrace users. New pad shapes (round rect, D-shape) and standard layers (courtyard, component outline, component terminals) have been added. 3D models can now be generated automatically based on IPC-7351 standard or component outline both in Pattern Editor and PCB Layout.
We have also updated our standard libraries, redesigned them up to IPC-7351 standard and extended to 170,000+ components. Some major improvements have been made to Shape/Text/Picture placement and editing tools, allowing for some advanced options (multi-line text placement at any angle, 3 ways to build or edit arcs, smooth shape dimension editing; vectorization of images; placing text or image as void in silk screen or copper pour; creating board outline from a set of shapes, etc.).
A new flexible Component Marking system that allows unlimited number of markings and enables highly customizable Markings display options has been incorporated into Schematic and PCB Layout.
DipTrace is now optimized for 4K monitors with new sets of tool icons for 150% and 200% scale.
Those and a lot more upgrades meant to improve your design flow and DipTrace experience are awaiting for you in version 4.0.

Download DipTrace 4.0 Beta now. Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements.

Zoom Options on Undo/Redo | Optional Grid Snap | Numpad for Routing |
Redesigned Status Bar

We have given another brush to the recently-launched DipTrace 3.3 version, taking into account your feedback and suggestions. We have made several minor improvements that really matter when it comes to design efficiency: zoom options on Undo/Redo and turning off grid snap on visible grid; the current edit mode, design view and grid snap are now displayed on the status bar. Besides, you can now use Numpad for routing. And, of course, we have fixed all detected bugs.

Download DipTrace 3.3.1 now. Free update for DipTrace 3.X users.
Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements and bug-fixes.

Improved Manual Routing | Configurable Precision | Detailed Hint | KiCAD Import |
Eagle XML Export | Redesigned UI

Our team is proud to announce the official release of a new stable DipTrace version. We have taken on-board your comments and suggestions to further improve our users' experience and meet their requirements.
Expanded routing features, which now include Follow Design Rules and Fix Single Segment options, Orthogonal Segments, Trace Via Preview and redesigned routing modes, will make the sensitive process of Manual Routing more fluent and error-free.
We have also introduced long-requested Precision and Detailed Hint options that will ensure accurate, fast and efficient design.
Eagle XML export and KiCAD import have been added to the list of our export/ import capabilities.
Additionally, we have worked on the interface and enhanced the existing features.

Download DipTrace 3.3 now. Free update for DipTrace 3.X users.
Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements.

Improved Manual Routing | Configurable Precision | Detailed Hint | KiCAD Import |
Eagle XML Export | Redesigned UI

We are pleased to announce the release of DipTrace 3.3 Beta version and invite you to download it to test all the new features that have been developed with our users in mind.
Manual routing features have been expanded to include: Follow Design Rules option, orthogonal segments, fix single segment option, trace via preview; we have also redesigned routing modes.
Besides, it is now possible to configure precision for all values by units as well as adjust grid precision.
New detailed hint option in PCB Layout and Pattern Editor additionally shows pad/via/hole dimensions.
We have polished the existing features and redesigned the interface: improved Hide/Display Wire feature in Schematic, enhanced Undo/Redo System in Schematic and PCB Layout; ComboBoxes replaced with more efficient Drop-Down Lists.

Download DipTrace 3.3 Beta now. Check out "What's new" for a full list of improvements.

Santa Clara, CA | Jan 31-Feb 1, 2018 | DesignCon 2018
DesignCon is one of the most important events in the electronic industry. This trade show is not only your chance to see the latest tech advances, but to have a pleasant chat with two members of the DipTrace team that will be waiting for you at booth#203.

DesignCon has become our winter tradition and a great opportunity to speak directly with our customers.
Find out more about DesignCon.

DRC same net clearance check | Improved object's highlighting and selection | New solder mask/paste options

DipTrace team announced the release of our new version – DipTrace 3.2.

Now you can automatically verify the clearances between various types of objects that belong to the same net. We also improved highlight and selection of overlaying objects in the PCB Layout, polished the length matching/meander placement tools and added some minor things to make DipTrace even more capable: always open/soldered option in the custom mask/paste settings for pads and vias, and Rotate/Flip groups in the Component and Pattern Editors.

Check out the full list of updates.
Download DipTrace 3.2. Update is free for all DipTrace 3.X customers.

4000 pins | 8 Signal layers | Perpetual license and free minor updates | No board size limit |
Direct EAGLE Import 

Hey EAGLE users, awesome news for you! Switch from the subscription-based EAGLE to DipTrace Professional for only 595 USD. You get a perpetual license for the stand-alone easy-to-use software package, no maintenance fee, and our full PCB design toolkit with smart high-speed net and differential pair routing, full-scale 3D preview with STEP export/import and much more.

You can bring all your projects and component libraries directly from the EAGLE files. It can't get any better than that!

The learning curve is minimal, and the interface is concise and intuitive. Don't hesitate, download DipTrace full-featured trial version if you are not familiar with our software and see what it can do for you.

Length matching  |  Layer Stackup  |  Aligning objects  |  Import Altium ASCII  |  Import Eagle XML | New components and 3D models

We are happy to announce the results of our hard work – a new stable version of DipTrace which is a big step forward in high-speed net and differential pair routing.

The real-time length comparison table, length-matching rules for the DRC, and meander placement tool will help to make sure that all critical high-frequency signals or buses are properly functioning.

Layer Stackup table gives a comprehensive control over conductive and dielectric layers of the circuit board and ensures reliable communication between the PCB designer and CAM engineer.

We have also improved the Phase Tune tool and introduced the Align objects feature, permanent net highlight option and allowed for changing the measurement units with hotkeys anywhere in the software.

Our librarians have prepared 10,000+ new components and around 1,700 new 3D models.

Check out the "What's new" page for the list of updates.

Download DipTrace 3.1.

Length matching  |  Layer Stackup  |  Align objects  |  Import Altium ASCII  |  Import Eagle XML  |  

New components and 3D models

DipTrace team invites you to download the latest BETA version of our popular PCB CAD program and test all the new features that we have developed for you.

The length matching tool allows the user to route and edit copper traces according to required length and tolerance values that are recalculated in real time.

Layer Stackup Manager gives comprehensive control over conductive and dielectric layers of the circuit board and automatically generates a table for CAM engineers.

We have added some long-requested features: align components, permanent net highlight option and allowed for changing the measurement units with hotkeys anywhere in the software.

Download the Beta version Freeware or Trial.

Check out the "What's new" page for complete list of updates. 

Santa Clara, CA | Feb 1-2, 2017 | DesignCon 2017

We proudly invite you to the DesignCon – one of the best trade shows in electronic industry. This year DipTrace is at the booth #209. We expect to meet our old and new friends and have a pleasant conversation about our new features. Be prepared for some interesting news regarding the upcoming release.

See you there!

Differential pairs | ODB++ | Gerber X2 | Custom Hotkeys | Updated component and 3D libraries

Novarm team proudly announces the stable release of DipTrace 3.0. This version features a comprehensive differential pair toolkit with double or single-track routing modes, phase tuning meander tool, real-time verification of differential pair rules, ODB++ and Gerber X2 manufacturing outputs for reliable CAD-CAM data transfer, and customizable keyboard shortcuts that minimize the learning curve for new users. Check out the full list of the features...

Download and purchase DipTrace 3.0. For existing customers upgrade is available for only 25% of the price.

Designcon-2016 | Santa Clara Convention Center | Silicon Valley | January 20-21

DipTrace team is exhibiting at DesignCon-2016 trade show in Santa Clara, California. If you want to discuss pcb design, talk about DipTrace new high-speed signaling features, or simply have a chat in the environment breathing with electronics, you are welcome at the booth #203. Please find the detailed directions on how to get to the Santa Clara Convention Center at DesignCon official website.