Installation

PCB Auto Router is a C++ desktop application supporting Windows and Linux. This guide will help you download, install, and complete the initial configuration.

1. Download Software

Please visit our official website to download the latest version:

  1. Visit the official website homepage and click the "Download" button in the navigation bar
  2. Select the appropriate installer for your operating system:
    • Windows: Supports Windows 10/11
    • Linux: Supports Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+
  3. Wait for the download to complete and prepare for installation

Supports Windows 10/11

  1. Double-click the downloaded .exe installer
  2. If Windows shows "Windows protected your PC", click "More info" then "Run anyway"
  3. Follow the installation wizard, select installation path (default is recommended)
  4. Choose whether to create desktop and start menu shortcuts
  5. Click "Install" and wait for installation to complete
  6. After installation, click "Finish" to exit the installer

Note:The installer will automatically install required Visual C++ runtime libraries. If prompted for administrator privileges, click "Yes" to allow.

3. Linux Installation

  1. Open terminal and navigate to the download directory
  2. Install the .deb package (Ubuntu/Debian example): 
    sudo dpkg -i pcbautorouter_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
  3. Or on some systems you can double-click the .deb package in Software Center to install
  4. After installation, you can find PCB Auto Router in the applications menu

Dependencies:Linux version requires OpenGL 3.3+ support. Please ensure your graphics driver is properly installed.

4. First Launch and Activation

  1. Double-click the desktop shortcut or launch from Start menu
  2. On first launch, the software will check system environment and graphics card support
  3. If you see the login screen, the software is running correctly
  4. Free version can be used directly; Pro version requires login and activation:
    • Click the "Login" button and sign in with your registered account
    • Or click "Register" to create a new account
    • After logging in, the software will automatically activate your subscription
  5. After successful activation, you can start using all features

System Requirements

  • Supports Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+
  • RAM: Minimum 4GB, 8GB+ recommended
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 or higher required
  • Disk: At least 500MB free space
  • Network: Internet connection required for account login and activation verification

FAQ

Installer won't start?

Please check:

  • Did you download the correct system version (Windows users should not download Linux version, and vice versa)
  • Windows users: Is the latest Windows update installed
  • Linux users: Do you have execute permission (chmod +x)
Missing DLL files?

Windows users please install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable:Download

Black screen or crash after startup?

Possible graphics driver issues:

  • Update graphics driver to the latest version
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 or higher required
  • For integrated graphics, ensure sufficient video memory is allocated
Can't login or activation failed?

Please check:

  • Is network connection normal
  • Are account and password correct (case-sensitive)
  • Have you registered an account on the official website
  • Is the firewall blocking the software's network access