: Editing curved routes now mirrors linear route editing. Users can drag curved corners to change their radius or drag straight segments between curves.
This version introduced a file format change that is not backwards compatible with older versions. Core Functionality Proteus Professional 8.15 SP1 Build 34318 -2023...
Seamlessly simulate analog and digital circuits together. : Editing curved routes now mirrors linear route editing
| Feature | Proteus 8.15 SP1 | Altium Designer 23 | KiCad 7.0 (Free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Industry-best VSM (C code + SPICE) | Basic SPICE only | ngspice only | | 4-layer PCB support | Yes | Yes | Yes (limited) | | Price | ~$1,500 (one-time) | ~$7,000 (annual) | Free | | Learning curve | Moderate | Steep | Moderate | | Build 34318 unique | Live microcontroller debug | Hierarchical wire harness | No simulation of code | The autorouter, while improved, is still not competitive
No essay on a software version is complete without critique. Build 34318 retains legacy UI elements that feel dated compared to competitors like Altium Designer or KiCad 7.0. The autorouter, while improved, is still not competitive with dedicated routing software like TopoR. Furthermore, SP1 Build 34318 lacks native cloud collaboration features, a glaring omission in the post-2020 remote work environment.