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VeeCAD 2.45.0, released by Roger Lacelles, is a lightweight schematic-to-layout editor purpose-built for hobbyists who need real computer-aided-design tools for stripboard (veroboard) prototyping. The program imports a net-list exported from any standard schematic capture package—Eagle, KiCad, TinyCAD, gEDA, or Protel—and automatically maps the circuit onto a virtual stripboard canvas, instantly optimizing component placement, track cuts, and jumper wires to eliminate wasted copper and minimize drilling. Users can then drag parts, rotate them, swap gates, or add manual jumpers while the on-screen ruler, grid, and collision alerts keep the layout manufacturable; a single keystroke toggles between bottom-copper view, component overlay, and transparent jumper mode so every layer can be inspected before the first cut is made. Once satisfied, the software generates a detailed BoM, a laser-ready PDF of the board overlay, and an ASCII drill/cut list that can be printed and taped to the physical stripboard for error-free construction. Additional facilities include library editors for custom parts, project templates for common board sizes, and a spice-friendly back-annotation path that re-imports last-minute changes into the parent schematic. Typical use cases range from one-off guitar effects pedals and Arduino shields to small production runs of analog sensor interfaces where the cost or turnaround time of a fabricated PCB is unjustified. Because the executable is self-contained and requires no installation, the same project file can be moved between the workshop laptop and the lab machine without registry issues. VeeCAD is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources (e.g. winget), always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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