PCB123 HOW IT WORKS FAQ

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How can you afford to give away over $1000 worth of design software?
How easy is it to learn and use your software?
Is your product sophisticated enough to do my job?
Besides free software, how else does PCB123 save me money?
If you give away the software, you must be charging me more for my boards?
Can I use Netscape or other browsers?
Can I import netlists from other schematic applications?
How can I get my design files out of the PCB123 system?
Can I use your software without an internet connection?

How can you afford to give away over $1000 worth of design software?
By providing software that produces designs that fit our manufacturing process and streamline the ordering process we can afford to give you high quality design software at no cost. We save time and you save money.
We will never charge you for our high quality e-mail or phone support, Free software,Free upgrades.
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Benefits of PCB123:

How easy is it to learn and use your software?
If you like making small electronic circuits and don't want to use a breadboard or hand etching this is the perfect product.

The PCB123 software is flexible and intuitive enough for a beginner and has the features for the experienced designer as well. If you have some free time you can review our tutorial. It will walk you through the basics of a design and use of our software.

If you want to take a preview, run one of our online Visual tutorials.

By focusing on 2 and 4 layer boards we can supply software that is significantly easier to learn and use than “complex” products. We provide a full tutorial, FAQ’s, help forums, and unlimited e-mail support

Is your product sophisticated enough to do my job?
Our design package includes schematic capture and routing capabilities. To purchase similar software in the market today would cost over $600, and to reach the next level in capability you could easily spend $2000-$10000 (See some Screen Shots) (Return to Product Comparison)

Besides free software, how else does PCB123 save me money?
Design check
ready to produce design – no tooling cost

Ordering
No phone calls, no quoting, no faxes, no waiting, no salespeople

Expediting
Job status is on-line

Time
Boards are shipped next day or within 5 days at no extra cost

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If you give away the software, you must be charging me more for my boards?
The PCB123 design-order software and manufacturing economies achieved by producing large volumes of small orders allows us to provide boards at very competitive prices. PCB123 also has the unique feature that you know what your boards will cost while you design!

Can I use Netscape or other browsers?
Yes, however many of the features of PCB123 rely on Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer Is an embedded part of all Microsoft Operating systems you should experience no problems.

Can I import netlists from other schematic applications?
PCB123 V2 natively supports all Tango and  Protel netlist formats as well as PCB123 own schematic capture program.

Almost all Schematic capture programs support a Tango netlist save as function or export.

Please contact us if you have problems with your specific application and we will help you.

How can I get my design files out of the PCB123 system?
During the order process you can request in the comments section that you would like your gerber files sent to you as part of the order process. Your credit card will be charged an additional $50.00 and the files will be put on CD and sent with the order. If you choose you can order just the Gerber files from us. contact support@pcb123.com for more details

Can I use your software without an internet connection?
Yes, you can work on your design off-line. Software updates, ordering, and order status will require an internet connection.

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