Fig-2: Eagle control panel
When you start Eagle the control panel opens (Fig. 2).
Fig-2: Eagle control panel
Using the control panel you can open and manage libraries and designs.
Libraries contains predefined components and footprints from different manufactures. All basic components such as resistors, standard IC circuits and connectors are available in the library. For special components not available from default you may need to create your own library.
Design Rules The design rules contain rules for dimension and spacing when manufacturing PCB boards.
User Language Programs and Scripts contains various scripts. Eagle have a built in programming language to perform special tasks.
CAM Jobs contain various method for exporting data to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) machines. These jobs are required when sending PCB for manufacturing.
Projects contain examples and your project data.