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These features are in active development. Email hello@buildwithtrace.com to request early access.

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Datasheet-to-Footprint Generation

Upload a component datasheet and Trace automatically generates the symbol, footprint, and 3D model.

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What You Get

  • Schematic Symbol — Correct pin names, numbers, and groupings
  • PCB Footprint — Accurate pad dimensions from mechanical drawings
  • 3D Model (STEP) — For enclosure fit checking and visualization

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Supported Components

  • ICs and microcontrollers
  • Connectors and modules
  • Power components (regulators, MOSFETs)
  • Sensors and discrete components

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Auto-Silkscreen Positioning

Automatically position reference designators and labels to avoid overlaps with pads, vias, and other silkscreen elements.
  • Consistent text orientation (readable from one direction)
  • Automatic collision avoidance
  • Smart placement near component without overlapping pads
  • Batch processing for entire board

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Enhanced 3D Export

Export your complete PCB assembly as a STEP file for integration with mechanical CAD software.
  • Import into Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or FreeCAD
  • Design enclosures around your PCB
  • Check clearances and interference
  • Create product renders and documentation

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One-Click Manufacturing

Submit your design directly to PCB fabrication partners with pre-configured settings.
  • Pre-configured board stackups for common fabs
  • Automatic DFM (Design for Manufacturing) validation against your chosen fab’s actual manufacturing constraints before submission
  • Instant quotes without leaving Trace
  • Order tracking integration
  • Partnering with manufacturers across multiple regions for fast, local turnaround
Supported Fabs: Coming soon — JLCPCB, PCBWay, OSH Park, and more.

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DFM Pre-Submission Validation

Before you submit, Trace validates your design against the specific capabilities of your chosen fab house — not just generic DRC rules, but the actual minimum trace width, drill sizes, annular rings, and layer stackup constraints that your manufacturer supports. Issues are flagged with clear explanations and suggested fixes before you spend money on a board that can’t be manufactured.

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Request Access

Interested in trying these features? We’re rolling them out to users who can provide feedback and help us improve. Email hello@buildwithtrace.com with:
  • Which feature(s) you’re interested in
  • Your use case (hobby, prosumer, professional)
  • What you’re currently building