Footprint Expert 2021.03 Released!!

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Version 2021.03 was just released!!
NOTE: The V2021.03 was available online for a few days, but a new V2021.03 build was released at the time of this post. If you already downloaded V2021.03 prior to this post, it's recommended you re-download the newer build.

NEW or Enhanced Features:
Updated UI. Relocated the Open & Close FPX Library buttons from the right side to the left side of the screen.
Updated all program splash screens to include the IEC Logo and IEC 61188-7 for Zero Component Orientations.
Updated all Assembly and Silkscreen Legend Ref Des to rotation 0 or 90 degrees.
Drill size roundoff feature added in Options > Through-hole > Terminals.

Updates & Bugs Fixed:Tools > Axial Lead Calculator – fixed the pin pitch bug.
SMD Side Concave Package component family – the footprint name was missing the package width for 2-pin parts.
SMD Side Concave Package component family – the physical description was updated.
FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – removed the UI text “Hole Over Pad” for SMD pad stacks.
FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – Fixed the PTH terminal lead size. The X & Y values were swapped.
Move Calculator footprint to FP Designer – fixed an issue to allow pad stack editing.
PTH SIP component family – fixed an issue where the silkscreen legend was not translating to CAD tools.
Print Feature broken. Fixed an issue with the Enterprise version to allow printed documentation.
All component families – the maximum material condition 3D STEP model was coming out distorted.
All PTH component families – mfr. recommended pattern was disabled.
Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes and Keep-outs vanishing after the Calculate button is selected.
Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes. When you leave the Properties dialog box and reopen it, the move arrows were disabled.
All component families – when the Mfr. Recommended Pattern was selected, changing a package dimension was not removing the Mfr. Recommended Pattern.
Assembly Pin 1 Polarity – removed the arc and replaced with chamfered lines.

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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: Footprint Expert 2021.03 Released!! Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 11:11am
	Version 2021.03 was just released!! NOTE: The V2021.03 was available online for a few days, but a new V2021.03 build was released at the time of this post. If you already downloaded V2021.03 prior to this post, it's recommended you re-download the newer build. NEW or Enhanced Features: Updated UI. Relocated the Open & Close FPX Library buttons from the right side to the left side of the screen. Updated all program splash screens to include the IEC Logo and IEC 61188-7 for Zero Component Orientations. Updated all Assembly and Silkscreen Legend Ref Des to rotation 0 or 90 degrees. Drill size roundoff feature added in Options > Through-hole > Terminals. Updates & Bugs Fixed: Tools > Axial Lead Calculator – fixed the pin pitch bug. SMD Side Concave Package component family – the footprint name was missing the package width for 2-pin parts. SMD Side Concave Package component family – the physical description was updated. FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – removed the UI text “Hole Over Pad” for SMD pad stacks. FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – Fixed the PTH terminal lead size. The X & Y values were swapped. Move Calculator footprint to FP Designer – fixed an issue to allow pad stack editing. PTH SIP component family – fixed an issue where the silkscreen legend was not translating to CAD tools. Print Feature broken. Fixed an issue with the Enterprise version to allow printed documentation. All component families – the maximum material condition 3D STEP model was coming out distorted. All PTH component families – mfr. recommended pattern was disabled. Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes and Keep-outs vanishing after the Calculate button is selected. Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes. When you leave the Properties dialog box and reopen it, the move arrows were disabled. All component families – when the Mfr. Recommended Pattern was selected, changing a package dimension was not removing the Mfr. Recommended Pattern. Assembly Pin 1 Polarity – removed the arc and replaced with chamfered lines.
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