

If all you are going to do are simple two layer or four layer boards, then Protel 98 or 99SE ARE the right versions to use.


DXP allows you to save files in older formats - with the understanding that you will lose newer features and layers in the layout when you convert to the older formats which do not support them.ĩ9SE is good design software, and will work well for your projects. The only tool that allows DXP files to be converted to 99SE format is DXP itself. DXP allows more layers, more design rules, more features, has different functions - that is why the files aren't backward compatible. No, just like any other software - newer formats cannot be read by older software.
