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Suppose you want to create an electronic circuit and a corresponding printed-circuit board for it. What software will you use? Unless you already have a favorite, it might be hard to decide: There??s a dizzying array of options, ranging from free software typically targeted at students and hobbyists to multithousand-dollar packages used by professionals. The possibilities have grown even wider recently with the addition of Web-based tools that allow you to edit schematic diagrams and lay out printed-circuit boards in a browser, without downloading and installing any software at all.