2012.12 Released

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Version 2012.12 has just been released!

2012.12 Fixes & Updates:
Default User preference for J-Lead terminal 'Toe' changed from 0.35 to 0, 'Heel' changed from 0 to 0.35 (swapped Toe & Heel Goals)
Quad package 'corner trimming' bug with rounded rectangle and oblong pads
Timestamp line added to PADS translator .d files for versions 2007.x and 9.x
Missing corner radius added to PADS decal square shape file format
Changing working window from 'Minimize' to 'Restore' results in very small form size
Unable to change user setup for Pulsonix
Import error in PADS Part Type when Alpha-numeric pins are not mapped to Decal
Side trimming in Quad parts is using the land-to-tab rule instead of the land-to-land rule
Pin 1 setting incorrectly when component manufacturer recommended pad length is used on 2 and 4 side parts with thermal tabs
Paste mask checkerboard not orienting correctly depending on whether chamfers or rounded corners are provided
'Footprint' tab set default to 'Dimensions' tab
'Convex Chip Array' with 4 pins all the same 'Lead Width' creating a bad pin size for PADS Layout .d file

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Nick B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 1909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2012.12 Released Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 9:39pm
	Version 2012.12 has just been released! 2012.12 Fixes & Updates: Default User preference for J-Lead terminal 'Toe' changed from 0.35 to 0, 'Heel' changed from 0 to 0.35 (swapped Toe & Heel Goals) Quad package 'corner trimming' bug with rounded rectangle and oblong pads Timestamp line added to PADS translator .d files for versions 2007.x and 9.x Missing corner radius added to PADS decal square shape file format Changing working window from 'Minimize' to 'Restore' results in very small form size Unable to change user setup for Pulsonix Import error in PADS Part Type when Alpha-numeric pins are not mapped to Decal Side trimming in Quad parts is using the land-to-tab rule instead of the land-to-land rule Pin 1 setting incorrectly when component manufacturer recommended pad length is used on 2 and 4 side parts with thermal tabs Paste mask checkerboard not orienting correctly depending on whether chamfers or rounded corners are provided 'Footprint' tab set default to 'Dimensions' tab 'Convex Chip Array' with 4 pins all the same 'Lead Width' creating a bad pin size for PADS Layout .d file



Tom H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 05 Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Status: Offline Points: 5718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom H Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2012 at 10:38am
	Due to the fact the DefaultPreferences.dat file had a typo in the "J-Lead" solder joint goals, that file had to be updated. However, we cannot update your UserPreferences.dat file or any personal Preference .dat files that you created. So you need to manually update the data yourself. Select "Setup / User Preferences / Terminals / J-Lead / Environment / << Update User / Save and Close" Or, if you did not change "UserPreferences.dat", there is a much easier way to make this update. Go to the installation folder "C:\Program Files (x86)\PCB Libraries\FPX 2012" and delete "UserPreferences.dat" file. When you run the V2012.12 Footprint Expert program, it will auto-generate a brand new file that will match the "DefaultPreferences.dat" file. J-Lead Toe & Heel illustration -