have you opened up dip 9?
it's not that different from dip7. a few things have been moved around.
if the cost is about the same, i would stay with dip 9 for the added features over dip 7. i dont think you will find it that hard to get familiar with dip 9, it's def. easier than learning a whole new program!
what were you using before?

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