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    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
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