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Footprint Expert 23.09 Released!!

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Category: PCB Footprint Expert
Forum Name: Version History
Forum Description: software version release announcements & history
URL: https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3288
Printed Date: 26 Dec 2024 at 2:28am


Topic: Footprint Expert 23.09 Released!!
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 23.09 Released!!
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2023 at 4:12pm
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Fixes & Enhancements:

  • CAD Tool Interfaces:
    • Siemens PADS Standard – when in the translator menu, changing output from Decal to Decal and Part Type crashed the program
  • Cadence Allegro/OrCAD PCB:
    • Translator bug that was corrupting pad stacks with arc corners
    • Device type label mini class subtype changed from “DEVICE TYPE” to “COMPONENT VALUE” with text of “VALUE”
    • Symbol type for fiducials and mounting holes changed from “Package Symbol” to Mechanical Symbol”
    • Added “Footprint Properties Lock” option
    • Added label size to text_block converter
    • Application of “OrCAD designer basics” checkbox function restored
  • FP Designer:
    • The Component Outline also turned off when the Silkscreen Outline was unchecked
    • Duplication of mechanical pins in FP Designer
    • Pad Stack Designer – in certain cases, the through-hole pad stacks were not following the minimum annular ring setting in Options
    • Silkscreen and Assembly outlines not following Option Settings
  • Calculators:
    • Axial Lead – Added missing ‘optional’ indicator note to Axial GUI
    • HC49 Through-hole Crystal – updated the Physical Description. Swapped “T” and “W” references



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