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- Mentor, now a Siemens business, is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services, and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies.
PADS Maker and PADS MakerPro
PADS® Maker and PADS® MakerPro are professional, free or low-cost PCB design tools that enable makers, startups, and small businesses to create printed circuit boards quickly and easily.
Routing your PCB
Learn how to route in PADS Maker Layout, as well as get some tips and tricks to make routing easier.
Creating and Editing Decals
Learn how to create and edit a decal in PADS Maker Layout.
Decal Selection
Learn a way to define what decal will be used for a part when your design is forward annotated to Maker Layout, as well as how to set up alternate decals for parts.
Creating a Board Outline
Learn how to create a board outline using modeless commands in PADS Maker Layout.