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Description

BluePrint-PCB® seamlessly integrates with your PCB CAD system and/or CAM350® to facilitate the rapid generation of detailed electronic drawings essential for the processes of PCB fabrication, assembly, and inspection. This innovative tool recognizes its task of producing a PCB document and efficiently imports the complete PCB CAD database in a single action, enabling the automatic creation and linking of countless PCB views and details while preserving design intelligence and surpassing limitations typically encountered with both PCB and mechanical CAD systems. Consequently, the result is an electronic document that more effectively communicates the necessary instructions for successful PCB manufacturing. Users can automatically generate PCB views, details, and tables directly from PCB CAD data, eliminating the restrictions of traditional PCB CAD while maintaining the integrity of the design. Furthermore, it leverages PCB intelligence to produce common drawing elements and allows the creation of dynamic and engaging documentation that includes hyperlinks and multimedia content. Additionally, all relevant information regarding the PCB assembly is consolidated into a single electronic “release package,” enhancing organization and accessibility. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines the PCB manufacturing workflow but also fosters improved collaboration among teams.

Description

CADCraft is a free and open-source application designed for computer-aided design and drafting, enabling users to produce and modify technical drawings with ease. The software features a combination of a command line interface and a visual drawing area, equipped with various tools for handling 2D geometry, managing object snaps, organizing layers, and adjusting properties, dimensions, hatches, blocks, layouts, and plotting. It supports both reading and writing in DXF and DWG formats while also allowing exports to PDF, SVG, and PNG. Users can design floor plans, create mechanical part diagrams, and other two-dimensional visuals, which they can organize into sheets using paper-space layouts and viewports. CADCraft operates as a native desktop application across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, in addition to offering a build compatible with WebAssembly for browser use. To facilitate advanced functions, it includes a command-line utility, a JSON control protocol, and a Model Context Protocol server that allows for scripting of drawing, inspection, and rendering tasks. As the project is continuously evolving, users can expect regular updates and new features to enhance their design experience. Overall, CADCraft provides a comprehensive toolset for both amateur and professional designers alike.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

CAM350 Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 

Integrations

CAM350 No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$0
Free under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license; no account or subscription required.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DownStream

Country

United States

Website

www.downstreamtech.com/products/blueprint-pcb/

Vendor Details

Company Name

ArtCraft

Website

github.com/storytold/cadcraft

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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