The EAGLE Layout Editor is an easy to use, yet powerful tool for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs). The name EAGLE is an acronym, which stands for Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor.

The program consists of three main modules - Layout Editor, Schematic Editor, Autorouter - which are embedded in a single user interface. Therefore there is no need for converting netlists between schematics and layouts.

The program consists of three main modules:

· Layout Editor
· Schematic Editor
· Autorouter

which are embedded in a single user interface. Therefore there is no need for converting netlists between schematics and layouts.

Here are some key features of "Eagle":

General:
· Online Forward- and Back-Annotation.
· Context sensitive help function.
· No hardware copy protection!
· Multiple windows for board, schematic and library.
· Powerful User Language.
· Integrated text editor.
· Available for Windows, Linux and Mac .

Layout Editor:
· Maximum drawing area 1.6 x 1.6m (64 x 64 inch).
· Resolution 1/10,000mm (0.1 micron).
· Up to 16 signal layers.
· Conventional and SMT parts.
· Comes with a full set of part libraries.
· Easily create your own parts with the fully integrated library editor.
· Undo/redo function for ANY editing command, to any depth.
· Script files for batch command execution.
· Copper pouring.
· Cut and paste function for copying entire sections of a drawing.
· Design rule check.

Schematic Editor:
· Up to 999 sheets in one schematic.
· Electrical rule check.
· Gate and pinswap.
· Create a board from a schematic with a single command.

Autorouter:
· Ripup&retry router.
· Up to 16 signal layers.
· Routing strategy driven by user definable cost factors.

CAM Processor:
· Postscript.
· Pen plotters.
· Gerber plotters.
· Excellon and Sieb&Meyer drill files.
· Configurable through ASCII file for easy definition of your own output devices.

Limitations:

· The useable board area is limited to 100 x 80 mm (4 x 3.2 inches).
· Only two signal layers can be used (Top and Bottom).
· The schematic editor can only create one sheet.
· Apart from these three limitiations the EAGLE Light Edition can do anything the Professional Edition can do.
· Support is only available via email or through our forum (no fax or phone support).
· Use is limited to non-profit applications or evaluation purposes.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· See the UPDATE file that comes with the installation archive for a list of fixes.