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    Posted: 13 Nov 2024 at 4:53pm
Version 25.01 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:
  • Options:
    • Block/Contour Gang Mask shape option removed
    • To take advantage of the new Option features, you must create a new .opt file
    • 3D Colors - updated the 3D images
    • IPC-7352 Naming Convention for QFP was not adding the package Height
    • Design > Calculated Footprint > Pad Place - when 2 places are selected, the pin pitch in the CAD tool translator was rounding to 2 places. The pin pitch should never be rounded. 
    • Drafting > Terminal Outlines - updated the option for turning off Terminal Outlines to the CAD tool, but not the FPE Viewer
      • The Component and Terminal Outlines will always be displayed in the FPE Viewer and can but visually turned off in the Console Options
  • Tools:
    • Removed obsolete SMD Pad Size Calculator
    • Added the Convert FPX file from V2018 to V2021 format
  • Calculators:
    • Ganged solder mask changed to a drafting poly-shape and not associated with a pad stack
    • Calculator Footprint section Manufacturers Recommended Footprint display updated to display true G, G1, X, X1, Y & Y1 dimension values
    • Calculator Footprint section Calculation Details display updated to display true Zmax, Gmin, Yref & goal min/max dimension values
    • Mounting Holes - added silkscreen outline
    • QFP - under body pad trimming was not working for low profile packages
    • Added ability to select the Component Outline
    • When using the Mfr. Recommended Pattern, all pad trimming features are disabled
    • Through-hole - Radial lead silkscreen trimming
  • FP Designer:
    • Circular Packages - added silkscreen-to-pad clearance rule application
    • Added ability to select the Component Outline
    • Pad Stack Manager - Radius corners for All were only rounding 2 corners
  • System Requirements:
    • Net Framework 4.7.2
  • Software Code Update:
    • Updated the code in general to streamline various processes
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