@cjorth I don't get it , are you just need a copy for backup? If you want to save it to local, you can download the project with right click the project.
@cjnorth,
* If you have Gerber files for the old PCB then just upload them:
https://easyeda.com/order
* If you want to reproduce an old PCB for which you have no CAD files or Gerbers then the only option is to create a PCB from scratch in EasyEDA.
* If you have a photo or drawing or even an original PCB, you could try scanning the original then import it into the EasyEDA PCB Editor, then use it as a template to draw the board outline, tracks, components pads and mounting holes etc.
The problem with this will be getting the scaling of the imported image right.
If it is an old design then you may have problems in finding alternative parts and so have to change the pad arrangements for them which will probably change the layout anyway.
If you take this approach you will also need to read:
https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/How_does_the_Connect_Pad_to_Pad_tool_work_-JgQO0Ay7H
If you have a circuit diagram and a Bill of Materials or Parts List then We **strongly** recommend that you start by creating a schematic first and then pass that through to PCB Design using the **Convert Project to PCB...** button in the Schematic Editor.
https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/The_best_way_to_design_a_PCB_in_EasyEDA-ThR3pwqIC
* I am in the process of writing a detailed tutorial on how to create a schematic and then do a PCB design. It is a work-in-progress and will eventually make it onto the EasyEDA site but it is useful as it is right now and you can see the current draft here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CU7RuPyFlSZPzWBN-YZ0x87xeAB4xpLdLaIsUwhLj_M/edit?usp=sharing
* Other posts on similar topics:
https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/Start_a_project_from_gerber_files-Wu42CzxTt
https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/Copy_transfer_a_CAD_PCB_to_easyeda_-e2WdvN5nF
@andyfierman They are the driver boards out of a Sansui g9700 I have one of the original boards but the other one is toast and i have all of the components that will fit them.Im thinking of scanning the good board and importing it into the easyeda editor and then go from there.
If it's any help you, I recently did a replacement PCB for one of our customers.
The layout of replacement was not a copy of the original PCB because some of the parts had gone obsolete but the dimensions and the fixings were the same.
This not a free service but if you do need help you can contact me at my username @easyeda.com
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