Footprint Expert 26.01 Released!!

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   Version 26.01 was just released!!
Fixes & Enhancements:
Calculators:
DFN 3-Pin – when using the ‘mfr. recommended pattern’, the G and G1 dimension entries swap when the Calculate button is selected
Rounded Rectangle corner radius was calculated using the original calculation and not the mfr. recommended pattern
CAPAE threw a Handled Exception error message if the Calculate button was selected with missing dimensions
FPX Library:
The Library Editor will now stay open or closed in the same location as when the program closes
Issue regarding keepout and non-plated hole keepout from FPX files created prior to V25.02
3D STEP:
Creating through-hole footprints in mil units – the lead extension was not working correctly
PLCC polarity dot was not created in the 44-pin version
CAD Tools:
Altium:
Added new Option for Ref Des justification
Changed enabling and error listing for Altium eMechanical layers
Cadence:
Allegro/OrCAD V25.1 script error for part description and ref des justification
Issue with silkscreen pin 1 polarity dot not sizing correctly
 Options:
Drafting > Silkscreen > Set Margin wasn’t working of small chip footprints
The Design Option/FP Inclusions checkbox option for turning on/off the Solder Mask layer did not turn off the gang mask drafting shape
New Circle assembly polarity marker added
Assembly polarity now includes options for a Dot, Circle, Chamfer & None

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	Version 26.01 was just released!! Fixes & Enhancements: Calculators: DFN 3-Pin – when using the ‘mfr. recommended pattern’, the G and G1 dimension entries swap when the Calculate button is selected Rounded Rectangle corner radius was calculated using the original calculation and not the mfr. recommended pattern CAPAE threw a Handled Exception error message if the Calculate button was selected with missing dimensions FPX Library: The Library Editor will now stay open or closed in the same location as when the program closes Issue regarding keepout and non-plated hole keepout from FPX files created prior to V25.02 3D STEP: Creating through-hole footprints in mil units – the lead extension was not working correctly PLCC polarity dot was not created in the 44-pin version CAD Tools: Altium: Added new Option for Ref Des justification Changed enabling and error listing for Altium eMechanical layers Cadence: Allegro/OrCAD V25.1 script error for part description and ref des justification Issue with silkscreen pin 1 polarity dot not sizing correctly Options: Drafting > Silkscreen > Set Margin wasn’t working of small chip footprints The Design Option/FP Inclusions checkbox option for turning on/off the Solder Mask layer did not turn off the gang mask drafting shape New Circle assembly polarity marker added Assembly polarity now includes options for a Dot, Circle, Chamfer & None
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