General
Welcome to the PADS Maker Schematic, PADS Maker Layout, and PartQuest documentation home page. Here you will find links to help you get started with your Maker or MakerPro edition of PADS Maker. and
- Review PADS Maker Specifications per version below.
- Review System Requirements for PADS Maker below.
- Purchase PADS Maker software. Link to Purchase
- Create accounts for access to PADS Maker Documentation Home, a free tool for Symbols and Footprints.
- Need help getting your PADS Maker products up and running? See the Getting Started with PADS Maker page.
- For community support, visit PADS Maker Community or PADS MakerPro Community
For those upgrading from Designer to PADS Maker or PADS MakerPro, click here. This link will provide you with the following information:
- How to upgrade from Designer 1.0 or 1.1 to PADS Maker
- Compatibility of xDX Designer projects/files with PADS Maker
- How to take PADS Maker Layout files into PADS Layout
- How to take PADS Maker Schematic files into DX Designer for PADS Flow
- How to import symbols and footprints created using Designer 1.0 or 1.1 to PADS Maker
PADS Maker Specifications by Version
| Name | SplashScreen | No.# of Connections
| Board Szie | No.# of Layers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADS MakerPro Schematic | MakerPro | unlimited | N/A | N/A |
| PADS Maker Schematic | Maker | 1500 | N/A | N/A |
| PADS MakerPro Layout | MakerPro | unlimited | 50 sq. inches | 8 total/6 signal |
| PADS Maker Layout | Maker | 1500 | 25 sq. inches | 6 total/4 signal |
System Requirements
Operating System
- Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Hardware Requirements
- Memory/RAM: 2GB or higher
- Disk space for installation: 1.2GB
For additional information, please see our PADS Maker FAQ.
Helpful Links
PADS Maker: Useful Links
PADS Maker Schematic: Useful Links
Schematic Videos | Schematic Windows | PADS Maker Schematic Shortcut Keys | Symbol Editor Windows
Creating and Editing Parts/Symbols | Special Pin Setups | Adding Graphics and Text to a Schematic | Create New Footprint Library | Create New Symbol Library | Importing Files into PADS Maker Schematic
Configuration
Customizing Toolbars | Settings | Schematic Sheet Borders
Resources
FAQ | Reference Designs | Error Messages | Properties Glossary
PADS Maker Layout: Useful Links
Layout Videos | Tooltips | Layout Windows | Modeless Commands
Layout Process
Creating and Editing a Board Outline | Importing Files into Layout | Placing Parts | Routing Traces | Copper and Plane Areas | Footprint Selector for Layout | Verify Design | CAM Documents/Reports
2D Lines | Creating and Editing Decals | Setting Colors | Setup Design Rules | Setup Layer Definition | Setup Pad Stacks
Resources
PartQuest: Useful Links
Schematic Home Page
Layout Home Page
PartQuest Home Page