PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Expert 23.01 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:16:19 +0000 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:33:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3205 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Footprint Expert 23.01 Released!! : Version 23.01 was just released!!Fixes...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-23-01-released_topic3205_post12746.html#12746 Author: Nick B
Subject: 3205
Posted: 02 Jan 2023 at 2:33am

Version 23.01 was just released!!

 
Fixes & Enhancements:
  • Console Options:
    • Added IPC-7352 Naming Convention
  • Calculators:
    • 2-Pin DFN – updated the assembly outline polarity marker from upper left to lower left
    • Physical Description – updated QFN, PQFN, SON, PSON, QFP & SOP to add a comma after the closed parentheses
  • Options:
    • Pad Stack Rules – Corner Rounding > Corner Radius Limit – changing the value to 0.00 now results in a rectangle pad
  • Library Editor:
    • These FPX columns were removed – Symbol Name, Pin Quantity, Value, Tolerance, Voltage, STEP File Name
      • You can manually remove these columns from your master FPX file
    • New Feature – Middle mouse wheel zoom now zooms wherever the cursor is
  • FPX File Converter:
    • Updated to the new V23 format both internally and the separate .exe version
  • FP Designer:
    • Enhanced the Import .CSV file feature
  • CAD Tool Translators:
    • Altium – fixed an issue with pad place round-offs for 0.65 mm Pin Pitch parts
    • Allegro – 3D STEP file was not placed in the correct directory folder
  • Footprint Expert Viewer:
    • This free edition of the Footprint Expert was discontinued, but the Enterprise version runs as a Viewer when no license is found
  • POD Builder:
    • This free edition of the Footprint Expert was discontinued 
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