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Description

DipTrace is a professional PCB design suite from Novarm Ltd, in continuous development since 2004 and used by over 30,000 engineers across 50+ countries. Companies in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and industrial electronics rely on it for production work. The suite covers the full design flow in one environment. Schematic Capture handles multi-sheet hierarchical projects with electrical rule check, a Digital SPICE Simulator for analog and digital circuits, and cross-selection with the board. PCB Layout provides interactive push-and-shove editing, where moving or rotating a placed component displaces neighbouring traces and vias as you work, and dragged traces route themselves around pads, keepouts, and existing copper. Designers choose whether design rules are enforced at all times or violations are permitted deliberately. High-speed work is supported through differential pair routing, length matching, layer stackup management, and a PCB calculator. Manufacturing output covers Gerber X2, ODB++, IPC-2581, NC Drill, and STEP for mechanical CAD. Version 5.3 introduced a native XML project format that mirrors the binary format feature for feature, making designs practical to keep under Git or another version control system. Component sourcing runs through a database-powered search with Mouser integration and SnapEDA access to more than 10 million parts. Projects import from Altium, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, EasyEDA Pro, Pulsonix, and PADS. DipTrace runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Licensing is perpetual — bought once, with no subscription or maintenance fees — across five editions starting at $75. Technical support is provided to every user, including those on the free edition.

Description

The SIMATIC STEP 7 within the TIA Portal serves as a complete engineering solution for setting up and programming SIMATIC controllers, applicable to both PLC and PC systems. With SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal), users can manage the configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting of all versions of SIMATIC controllers effectively. On the other hand, SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic (TIA Portal) offers a cost-effective alternative to the Professional version, specifically designed for engineering the SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controllers and configuring SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels, as it includes WinCC Basic in its features. In the face of modern automation challenges, solutions must leverage powerful software that is efficient, adaptable, and dependable both now and for future needs. Selecting the appropriate license tailored to your specific requirements ensures that your software remains up to date in a cost-effective manner, enabling seamless integration and operation in various applications. As technology progresses, ensuring your tools evolve in tandem can significantly enhance operational productivity.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

DataPortia No 
TIA Portal No 

Integrations

DataPortia Yes 
TIA Portal Yes 

Pricing Details

$75 per license
Perpetual license, no subscription. Five editions: Starter $75, Lite $145, Standard $395, Extended $695, Full $995 per seat. Free edition available up to 300 pins. Volume, network, academic, and non-profit pricing available. Technical support included for all users.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Novarm Ltd

Founded

2004

Website

diptrace.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Country

Germany

Website

new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/industry-software/automation-software/tia-portal/software/step7-tia-portal.html#SIMATICSTEP7TIAPortal

Product Features

PCB Design

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

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