PCB Footprint Expert 2013
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Topic: PCB Footprint Expert 2013
Posted By: sgdavies
Subject: PCB Footprint Expert 2013
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 1:02am
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Hi Guys, Is there any latest news on when the release of 2013 might be? Is there a possibility to Beta test? I still would like a way of creating a new libary (thru batch)for a given netlist, but I need to see what the new version looks like first. before I can make requests Rgs Stephen. |
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 6:43am
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You can download the pre-release Footprint Expert v2013 from http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - here . Please note, only the following users can install/use this:
If you do not qualify for both of these and you still want to evaluate, please http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - contact us offline.
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Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 6:55am
Thanks Nick, I shall install and take a test ride! and yes I qualify on both accounts
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Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:02am
Seems to be a problem with finding the license!
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:28am
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Can you please send me a C2V (Customer to Vendor) file? I'll verify the license is properly configured for 2013 and get it updated if needed. Please send it to me directly. You can see our emails at the bottom of the http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - Contact Us page, or send it to Nick.Ban@...
For instructions on how to create a C2V, see the http://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/default.asp?ch=75" rel="nofollow - User Guide , only go to Steps 2 - 3, as you already seem to have the drivers installed.
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Posted By: rdl86626
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:38am
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Nick,
I am also getting an unhandled exception, when I click continue it trys to load but wants a license dongle. When I exit the GUI stays on my screen and I have to reboot to clear it.
Rick
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Posted By: jameshead
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 7:52am
I had a quick look and I am getting lots of unhandled exception out-of-memory errors plus the screen needs a lot of resizing. I am guessing (and secretly hoping!) that this is because my work PC is Windows XP and I know FPX is written for Win7 and above. Might be able to persuede our IT dept to finally upgrade my machine  |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 8:02am
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We are looking into this and will release another 2013 build shortly. |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 3:36pm
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You can download the pre-release Footprint Expert v2013 from http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - here . Again, only the following users can install/use this:
If you do not qualify for both of these and you still want to evaluate, please http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - contact us offline.
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Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 2:23pm
Same here. I am running XP though. It lets me open a library, but if I try to view a component it comes up with an out of memory error and displays a black window. |
rdl86626 wrote:Posted By: rdl86626
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 2:37pm
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I use XP also but found out I have one of the really old keys, from 2008, and need a new one. Rick
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Posted By: rdl86626
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2013 at 2:38pm
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Also I was trying this on a new win7 machine. Forgot to mention that.
Rick
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 8:05am
What library/component are you trying to open? Does it cause this problem for any part? I cannot seem to duplicate this error on my end.
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Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 2:30pm
Any component. It may be to do with the out of memory errors (My computer has 4G installed). When I start the program, the splash screen comes up, but never goes away. A window pops up with: No license was found for this version of PCB Footprint Expert (version 2013)! Program will continue to run without licensed options. Click ok and a dialog box pops up with: Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately. Out of memory. See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.OutOfMemoryException: Out of memory. at System.Drawing.Graphics.CheckErrorStatus(Int32 status) at System.Drawing.Graphics.DrawImage(Image image, Rectangle destRect, Int32 srcX, Int32 srcY, Int32 srcWidth, Int32 srcHeight, GraphicsUnit srcUnit, ImageAttributes imageAttrs, DrawImageAbort callback, IntPtr callbackData) at System.Drawing.Bitmap.MakeTransparent(Color transparentColor) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.set_Image(Image value) at ..() at ..() at ..() at ..(Object , EventArgs ) at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) Click on continue, open sample library that comes with V2013, double click on any component and I get a black window and a dialog box with: System.OutOfMemoryException: Out of memory. at System.Drawing.Graphics.CheckErrorStatus(Int32 status) at System.Drawing.Graphics.DrawImage(Image image, Rectangle destRect, Int32 srcX, Int32 srcY, Int32 srcWidth, Int32 srcHeight, GraphicsUnit srcUnit, ImageAttributes imageAttrs, DrawImageAbort callback, IntPtr callbackData) at System.Drawing.Bitmap.MakeTransparent(Color transparentColor) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.set_Image(Image value) at ..() at ..() at ..() at ..(Object , EventArgs ) |
Posted By: jameshead
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 12:28am
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That's exactly what I saw as well when I tried the LITE version. |
Posted By: jsutin
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 2:38pm
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Under 64-bit windows 7, I don't see the errors mentioned here. I can open libraries, look and edit parts OK. However, I run into two problems: 1) I cannot save libraries, instead I get a "No license found for this option" message box. However, the installed options window reads the USB key properly and shows the correct options enabled. 2) Attempting to build the current footprint causes an exception to be thrown: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'FPXCAM, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. File name: 'FPXCAM, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null' at FPXPCBFormats_DLL.FormTranslateGUI..ctor(List`1& Footprints, String& Suffix, Boolean Multipart, List`1 LicenseList) at ..?(Object , EventArgs ) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) Hope this feedback helps.
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 3:15pm
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We just completed another build that hopefully resolves these issues. You can download the pre-release Footprint Expert v2013 from http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - here . Again, only the following users can install/use this:
If you do not qualify for both of these and you still want to evaluate, please http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - contact us offline. |
Posted By: jsutin
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 4:15pm
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Ok that fixed the previous two issues for me. Now however, clicking finish in Pkg Designer throws this exception: ************** Exception Text ************** System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at ..(Object , EventArgs ) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 12:31pm
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We just completed another build that hopefully resolves these issues. You can download the pre-release Footprint Expert v2013 from http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - here . Again, only the following users can install/use this:
If you do not qualify for both of these and you still want to evaluate, please http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - contact us offline. |
Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 2:42pm
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The last build seems to have fixed errors I had seen so far when run on 32 bit XP. |
Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 2:57pm
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If you open the package designer, set the shape to None and press OK, you get the following errors: "System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at ..( , , LandPatternData& )" "System.OverflowException: Overflow error. at System.Drawing.Graphics.CheckErrorStatus(Int32 status) at System.Drawing.Graphics.FillEllipse(Brush brush, Int32 x, Int32 y, Int32 width, Int32 height) at ..() at ..()" |
Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 3:03pm
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Is possible to create arbitrary body shapes with the package designer? |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 6:05pm
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Arbitary body shapes are not available in the first release. We need the users to provide feedback. Example: The first new feature should be to make any corner a chamfer or a radius of a specific value. You could chamfer two corners and radius the other 2 corners or whatever combination you want. We need the users to make recommentations for improvements. |
Posted By: jameshead
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 12:43am
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The issues that I saw when I played with the LITE version of 2013 on Windows XP have disappeared here too. I think that I've persueded IT here to give me an upgrade to Win 7 as well - at least they've scheduled it for two weeks time.  |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 4:05am
| nice! |
Posted By: lalexman
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 11:00am
| Is there any information on the new features in 2013 ? |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 12:00pm
| Lots of good stuff! Information on the details coming soon. |
Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 12:47am
Would be nice if I could renumber pins at will? or am i approaching this totally wrong? i would have expected the pin properties to be editable, at least for the pin name, so I could re-number. |
Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 12:55am
Another one, I know its Elementary Dear Watson, but it seems strange to me that the GUI, For Height, Length, and Width is not backed up with a graphic, Just like all your package types.
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Posted By: Jeff.M
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 9:45am
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I made it so easy (I thought) to add pins with automatic ordering I didn't think renumbering would be an issue. But if it is I'll revisit the subject. I like your graphic suggestion, thanks.
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Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 6:32pm
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I tried using the package designer to create a component. I imported the component into the library. Saved the library. Restarted the program. Opened the library. The part is listed. Double clicked on the component and I get the following error: System.IndexOutOfRangeException: Index was outside the bounds of the array. at ..(String , , LandPatternData& ) And the part no longer has any pins/pads. |
Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 6:45pm
I just tried repeating this a few times. The error only occurs with surface mount pads. Through hole pads seem OK. |
Posted By: Evenkeel
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 9:10am
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Find/Replace Testing 2013-00 on Win7-x64. Two issues: A) Can't refine a search using current list
B) Error when refining search using LIST NEXT If, in step 6, I pressed LIST NEXT instead, I will get an "Unhandled Exception ... Current cell cannot be set to an invisible cell" error. A portion of the Details: ************** Exception Text ************** System.InvalidOperationException: Current cell cannot be set to an invisible cell. at System.Windows.Forms.DataGridView.set_CurrentCell(DataGridViewCell value) at ..() at ..(Object , EventArgs ) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 12:14pm
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We're working on fixing this issue right now. It will be fixed in the next release later today/tonight. Thanks!
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 3:30pm
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New 2013 build is online! http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX%21Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX%21Footprint_Expert_2013.asp |
Posted By: dwaltoneng
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 11:17pm
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Thank you. I can now set the "Courtyard Outline" and the "3D Model Outline" to layer 27 to stop them ending up on the silkscreen when imported into DipTrace. This last version also seems to fix the problem I had trying so save and load SMT parts created with the package designer. |
Posted By: lalexman
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 6:31am
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There has been discussions about the changes to the PADS interface. I noticed that there are no changes in the 2013 version. When do you anticipate those changes will be implemented ? |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 6:49am
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There will be a ton of updates and changes in V2013 this year. But first we are focused on mission critical features that have the highest priority.
I expect these things to be completed by July and then we'll take on all the other feature requests. |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 3:53pm
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The pre-release Footprint Expert v2013.01 is now available http://www.pcblibraries.com/downloads/FPX!Footprint_Expert_2013.asp" rel="nofollow - here . Until it is released from beta, only the following users can install/use this:
If you do not qualify for both of these and you still want to evaluate, please http://www.pcblibraries.com/ContactUs/" rel="nofollow - contact us offline. |
Posted By: Karine
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2013 at 3:31am
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Hi Guys, I have Win7 but I have also a message "Unhandled exception" when I double click on the Desktop Icon. If I click on "Continue", it trys to load something but nothing happens. Is there any solution? Thanks, Karine
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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2013 at 3:57am
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Please make sure you have the latest Microsoft .NET Framework (version 4.5 currently) from Microsoft. This is normally the #1 culprit that throws these messages on startup. If you still get an error, please contact Support and let us know exactly the steps you are taking to generate that error and we will get it fixed within a couple days. Nick ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2013 at 3:58am
| Hi Karine, did you install as an administrator? |
Posted By: Karine
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2013 at 5:59am
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I'm administrator of my PC but instead of double click on the desktop icon, I must do a right click on the desktop icon and select "Launch as administrator" and then it's OK. Thank a lot guys, Karine
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Posted By: sgdavies
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2013 at 6:10am
no problem 
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Posted By: hdkh89
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 6:37pm
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Hi, Why I can't download from pcblibraries.com About error: "Refresh EULA page, then select 'Accept EULA' to download this file." Please help me. Thanks |
Posted By: Tom H
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 6:41pm
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The website is being worked on and will be back on-line soon. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |
Posted By: hdkh89
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 6:50pm
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Thanks! 4rum very good! |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 9:28pm
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Let's take this conversation offline, I've started noticing a pattern with the downloads that I don't really like... I will email you. ------------- Stay connected - follow us! https://twitter.com/PCBLibraries" rel="nofollow - X - http://www.linkedin.com/company/pcb-libraries-inc-/" rel="nofollow - LinkedIn |