Installation & Configuration

PCB Auto Router is a desktop application developed in C++, supporting Windows and Linux systems. This guide will help you download, install, and configure the software.

1. Download Software

Visit the official website homepage to download the latest version:

  1. Open the official website homepage.
  2. Select the installation package for your operating system.
  3. Begin installation after the download is complete.

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Browser blocking the download?

  • Microsoft Edge / Chrome: Click the "Downloads" icon in the top-right corner of the browser, then click "Keep" or "Allow" on the blocked file.
  • Edge SmartScreen blocking: Click "More info" → "Still keep".
  • Manual download: Right-click the download link and select "Save link as...".

Supported installation packages:

  • Windows: .exe installer, supports Windows 10/11 64-bit.
  • Linux: .deb package, supports Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+.

2. Windows Installation

  1. Double-click the downloaded .exe installation file.
  2. If the system shows "Windows protected your PC", click "More info", then click "Run anyway".
  3. Follow the installation wizard to select the installation path. Default path is recommended.
  4. Choose whether to create desktop shortcuts and Start menu shortcuts.
  5. Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete.
  6. Click "Finish" when installation is complete.

The installer will automatically install the required Visual C++ Runtime Libraries. If prompted for administrator privileges, please click "Yes".

3. Linux Installation

Navigate to the download directory and run:

sudo dpkg -i pcbautorouter_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
sudo dpkg -i pcbautorouter_*.deb

Alternatively, you can double-click the .deb package in some desktop environments and install through the software center.

The Linux version requires OpenGL 3.3+ and Vulkan 1.2 support. Please ensure your graphics drivers are properly installed.

4. First Launch & Activation

  1. Double-click the desktop shortcut or launch PCB Auto Router from the Start menu.
  2. On first launch, the software will check system environment and graphics card support.
  3. If the software launches without errors, your environment is properly configured.
  4. The free version can be used directly, while the professional version requires login and activation.

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After login, the software will automatically recognize your subscription status.

5. System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+
  • Memory: Minimum 4GB, 8GB or more recommended
  • Graphics Card: Support for OpenGL 3.3+ and Vulkan 1.2
  • Hard Drive Space: At least 500MB of free space
  • Network: Internet connection required for account login and activation verification

6. Common Installation Issues

Installation program won't start?

Confirm that you downloaded the correct version for your operating system and check for system updates and execution permissions.

Missing DLL files?

Windows users should install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable.

Black screen or crash after launching software?

This is usually a graphics driver issue. Please update your graphics driver and confirm that it supports OpenGL 3.3 and Vulkan 1.2.

Unable to login or activation failed?

Please check your network connection, account credentials, firewall settings, and confirm you have registered an account on the official website.