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Footprint Expert 26.01 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=3591
Printed Date: 05 Jan 2026 at 11:43am


Topic: Footprint Expert 26.01 Released!!
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 26.01 Released!!
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2026 at 12:56pm
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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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