XCircuit

XCircuit is a cool design tool that helps you create electric circuit models. It uses the PostScript language to save your files, making it easy to publish your work. If you need to whip up circuit designs or other 2D schematics, this tool is super handy!

Easy Circuit Creation

You can start building complex circuits with simple drawing elements like lines, circles, and rectangles. Want to rotate or flip objects? No problem! You can do all that to get your circuit just right and export it as a PostScript file.

Build Your Own Library

A really neat feature of XCircuit is the library for storing and reusing circuit elements. Right after you install it, you can use the included library to quickly create models. Plus, you can customize the database with new models whenever you want.

Fast Operations with Shortcuts

This program is designed for speed! It supports tons of keyboard shortcuts or “macros” for inserting shapes and editing your circuit model. So instead of clicking around, you can rotate or flip an object with just one keystroke!

Add Text Like a Pro

Most schematics need some text notes or annotations, right? Well, XCircuit has got your back with multiple text formatting options! You can insert special characters and even format text as subscript when explaining different components.

User-Friendly Interface

Once you get the hang of its interface and keyboard macros, XCircuit becomes super easy to use. Plus, it doesn’t hog your computer's resources when creating schematics. Even though there isn’t a lot of documentation available, you can read online tutorials and check out sample files to help you start.

A Reliable Tool for Designers

If you're on the lookout for software that creates schematics and other designs, XCircuit is definitely worth considering! Even if you're not specifically working on electric circuit models, its flexible tools are great for various design projects.