PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Expert 23.13 Released!!

Footprint Expert 23.13 Released!! : Version 23.13 was just released!!Fixes...

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:24:59 +0000

Author: Nick B
Subject: 3332
Posted: 26 Oct 2023 at 9:24am

Version 23.13 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:

Batch Build:

Create new name in selected units not working

Options:

"Rectangular End Cap" terminal definition changed to "Rectangular or Square End" per IPC-7352
"Side Lead" definition changed to "Leadless" per IPC-7352
J-Lead terminal option for Most Density Level toe changed from 0.01 to 0.10
IPC-7352.opt – Changed Inward Flat Ribbon L Lead Height > 4.20 mm Least Density Side from -0.05 to 0.00

3D STEP:

Chip and Molded body 3D polarity stripe can appear toward #2 pin in small package parts

FP Designer:

Move Origin by X & Y using non-millimeter units isn’t working
Assembly outline polarity not responding to Mirror or Rotate footprint commands

Library Editor:

Code added to disallow extended ascii in all text either edited or pasted

Calculators:

DFN 3 and 4 pin – The IPC footprint naming convention had the pin qty listed twice
Corner Concave Package polarity dot is not following pad-silkscreen rule
Molded Body:

Added Thyristor component family and 3D STEP model
Added D – D1 nominal not to exceed 0.60 mm error flag

User Interface:

Resize options now allowed on all dialog boxes
Viewer mouse wheel functions re-defined – (no key) pan up/down, +shift - pan right left, +control - zoom in/out

CAD Tool Interfaces:
Altium:

Added option to include footprint name in the ‘save-to’ directory path

KiCad:

Pad non 0-90-180-270 orientations now allowed
Rectangular thermal tab pattern defined solder mask shapes not filled
Thermal tab rectangular shapes corners are always rounded