Once you find your component you simply click 'Preview' and you can see the schematic and pcb symbol, then click 'Use component' and it is downloaded into a local library folder. ModelSource which was introduced from version 4 or 5 is the integrated component search tool (don't use the standalone one), it can search the RS site by the search categories and then you have a results filter to select your part OR just do quick search of the RS part number OR enter the manufacturers part number/description. The registration has changed as DesignSpark said many emails were being blocked at the ISP spam filter so you don't even see them so you now you have a URL on your registration page to view and copy your serial number. If anyone needs help with DesignSpark PCB I'll try to help, but I've only gone as far as double sided so far. It's not perfect, but quite good once you learn the ropes. I found DesignSpark PCB when looking for a cost effective package for small business use, Eagle (free) for my requirements was too restrictive and the commercial versions I had to spend too much! The other CAD programs at that time had lots of issues being discussed on their forums, so I decided to jump in with DesignSpark PCB and learn the tool. If you can't find what you want then the Library Manger also has wizards to create schematic symbols and a very powerful footprint generator and these are combined to create your own component. Many people instantly state there is 'nothing' in the library, but go to the Library Manager and the folders tab and even the old legacy components are available, but the best way is use ModelSource and many of the components from RS Components and their various footprints are all there.

As with most CAD programs the full options available are on the right click menu. I think some of the replies above are really from the short evaluation time, to rotate a component simple select it (left click) and press the shortcut key R and it rotates 90 degree, just repeat for further rotates. I have been using DesignSpark PCB since version 3 and now at version 6 and find it very usable. Just discovered this forum, some great topics, but this subject interested me.

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