This is my first time in designing a PCB schematic, which I would be using for our project. I'm using EagleCAD by the way, but one of my problems is that one of the components I use there on the circuit doesn't have any schematic equivalent online. It's the A5368CA IC by Allegro.
On the other hand, I have with me a pdf circuit schematic which bears the same chip, components and layout I'm using for the project. I think it's a pdf export from Protel because it is indicated in the name when opened. How do I convert this to a usable EagleCAD .sch file? I also think I need the other PCB design file too.
I'm just starting with EAGLE myself, but I'm pretty sure there's a way to make a custom part or to modify an existing part.
… I was playing around with KiCad for a few days (just a few evenings, actually) and I found it frustrating every step of the way... I finally got the (simple) schematic done but when I started the board layout, it seems like the pad layouts for the copied/customized parts didn't get copied over. So, at that point I'd already had enough frustration and I decided to give EAGLE a try.
Try Newark.com for an Eagle symbol. Have to do a free registration.
I think you can also get symbols at cadsoft.de if poke around enough.
You might also find parts in Sparkfun or Adafruit libraries.
I find it quicker just to create a symbol.
I have a set of slides here that show the process I use. Menu locations might be a little changed from Eagle 7.7 to whatever version you are using.
