Explore the latest version of the most widely used microwave design tool in the world.
Find the latest features in the Pathloss 6 continuing evolution.
Get the Latest: When tracing multiple frames or designs, using a thinner, lighter weight paper makes it easier to see the reference underneath, acting as a natural lightbox.
: When using transfer paper, you must trace each line firmly with a ballpoint pen to ensure the ink transfers clearly from the paper to the skin or practice surface. ANIMATED HANDS WITHOUT TATTOOS V1.10
: Often used to transfer designs directly from a digital screen (like a phone or tablet) by placing it over the device and tracing with a bold marker. Pro Tips for Animation & Stencils : When tracing multiple frames or designs, using
: Essential for creating hand-drawn stencils without a thermal printer. Ensure you remove the protective "onion" layer before tracing. Lightweight Sketch Paper Pro Tips for Animation & Stencils : Essential
: For those using inkjet printers or cutting machines like a
For traditional hand-drawn animation techniques applied to skin or practice surfaces, selecting the right paper is crucial for a clean transfer and smooth workflow. Useful Paper Types for Hand-Drawn Projects
: If you don't have a professional light table, you can use a glass sheet over an iPad or a box with a hole cut in it and a flashlight underneath to trace different frames for animation.
Pathloss 5.1, April 29, 2024 update is now available Pathloss 5.1 - Revision history. Please refer to your original license email for the link to update.
These step by step tutorials are intended to help a first time user get the program up and running.
Pathloss 5 - Where to Begin
Pathloss 5 - Import Sites from a Text File
Pathloss 5 - Import Links from a Text File
Pathloss 5 - Understanding Pathloss 5 options and settings
Pathloss 5 Technical documents
These sections contains help concerning installation, maintennace and other operational issues.
Pathloss 5 - Installation and Maintenance (Opens as a PDF file)
Pathloss 5 - Changes in Interface from Pathloss 4
Pathloss 5 - Known Issues
Sources and instructions for using terrain data with Pathloss 5.1
For over 30 years we have been developing and refining the Pathloss program. Beginning with Version 1.4 in the late 1980s, Pathloss was quickly adopted by Equipment Manufactures, Telecommunications, Coordination and Engineering Service Providers worldwide.