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Footprint Expert 24.09 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=3396
Printed Date: 21 Nov 2024 at 5:33pm


Topic: Footprint Expert 24.09 Released!!
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 24.09 Released!!
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2024 at 10:54am
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Fixes & Enhancements:
  • User Guide:
    • A new User Guide is now available with 65 new videos and HTML searchable data.
  • Drawing Elements:
    • Square Keepouts had multiple issues.
    • Keepout > Top Keepout color assignment was updated to Cyan.
  • 3D STEP:
    • Changing units from MM to Mils in the Through-hole Lead Extension did not work properly. 
  • Options: 
    • Updated 3D Colors for LGA, CGA, LCC, OSCCC Pin 1 issue.
    • When opening Tools > Options, the window size was restoring down rather than retaining the same stretched size as the previous Save.
    • Updated the Option window to always open on the same screen as Footprint Expert.
      • If you moved the Option window to another screen, reopening Options reverted to that screen.
    • Updated Calculated Footprint Units so that they can be different than the master units.
    • SMD Pad Stack Rules > Thermal Tab Minimum Pattern Space was not working properly. 
    • Changed the default value for Pad Place from 2 places to 3 places.
  • FP Designer:
    • Added the ability to place pads at 270 degrees.
    • Changed UI text Add to Fpx to Add to FPX.
  • Library Editor:
    • Selecting Utilities > Find Duplicate Entries, the Part Number is the default. If Part Number column is deleted, the Utilities > Find Duplicate Entries threw a Handled Exception Error.


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