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Ranger2 XL PCB CAD Software

Ranger2 XL - integrated schematic capture and PCB layout with full design checking and outputs to gerber (RS274X), NC drill, DXF, etc.

Ranger2 XL is based on the popular Ranger XL software, with a reduced specification, and subsequently reduced cost.

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Ranger2 XL Overview

Ranger2 XL uses the standard Windows interface for ease of use and runs on Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 or XP machines.

Ranger XL opening window, 17 kbytes

Schematic Capture
Hierarchical or flat (multi-sheet) schematics are designed with ease. Devices are selected from the master libraries or new devices created on the schematic sheet. They can represent individual parts or hierarchical blocks containing further circuitry.

Adding connections is easy, with orthogonal locking and snap to pin, tie dots being added as required. Buses are defined automatically; simply select the terminals required, then pull the bus into position.

General view of schematic editor:

General circuit view, 32 kbytes


Selecting parts from the library:

Part selection window 13 kbytes


Circuit extraction results:

P/W list window, 15 kbytes


Libraries
Extensive device and footprint libraries are supplied which can be duplicated and/or modified quickly and easily.

Board Layout
Once the schematic (or parts/wiring list) has been created, the board is ready to be designed. Parts can be positioned interactively, as they are moved the connections stretch and automatically display the shortest path between connected pins.

Gate & pin swapping can be performed with automatic back-annotation to the schematic diagram, as can part renumbering.

Once the parts have been placed on the board, the connections are ready to be routed with either our own auto-router or the optional integrated Electra or Specctra Auto-Routers.

Critical signals can be hand routed and fixed in position to stop the auto-routers from removing them. The auto-router can be interrupted during its cycle and results saved or abandoned. Manual track modification is easy.

Internal power planes are created automatically and can be displayed.

Manual routing window, artwork editor:

Manual routing window 35 kbytes

Silk-screen generation window, artwork editor:

Silk-screen generation window 6 kbytes

Outputs
A selection of outputs are provided as standard, including Gerber, NC Drilling and routing, DXF, etc. Refer to the specification for details.

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