Cadsoft Eagle Professional 7.1.0 Apr 2026

: The Professional edition offered unlimited schematic sheets, 16 signal layers, and a board area of up to Hierarchical Design

The official acquisition announcement from 2016 can still be found on the Autodesk Blog CadSoft Eagle Professional 7.1.0

The most notable aspect of the 7.1.0 release was CadSoft's decision to revert its licensing model. Earlier in 2014, version 7.0.0 had introduced a licensing system based on Flexera FLEXlm. This move was met with significant backlash from the user community. In response to this feedback, CadSoft returned to the classic model of independent perpetual licenses In response to this feedback, CadSoft returned to

your legacy EAGLE designs to Fusion 360 or KiCad before the 2026 EOL? Autodesk EAGLE Announcement - Next steps and FAQ In response to this feedback

While EAGLE Professional was already known for its robust schematic capture and PCB layout capabilities, the 7.1.0 cycle focused on stability and user accessibility: Professional Specs

with version 7.1.0, ensuring that professional users could continue to own their software outright without modern subscription constraints. Key Features of the 7.x Era