Library Expert 2016.11 Released!!

Version 2016.11 was just released!!

NEW / ENHANCED:

Library Editor:

Can now update multiple rows from a single component change

If you have the same component dimensions for multiple part numbers

Can now Right Mouse Button Copy & Paste into multiple cells from a single text
Added a new column to all FPX files at the end called “Date” when selecting “New FPX”

When you add a new part to FPX, the Date is auto-populated if the Date column is present
When you update an existing part and update FPX the Date will reflect the new Date & Time
Existing FPX files must have the Date column manually added if you want this feature
If you create a New FPX and don’t want the Date column, RMB > Delete > Column

Updated SM, BGA, TH and Sample FPX files with a Date / Time column

FIXED:

Calculator & FP Designer:

Positioning of rotated symbols and keep-outs.
Self-correction for circle symbols where user data has been incorrectly entered
Self-correction for removal of duplicate symbols that occupy the same space
Dimensional values for Nominal dimensions are passed from Calculator to FP Designer
Fixed a Legend Polarity Dot touching Pin 1 issue for 2-pin parts
Fixed an issue with pullback leads. Entering the min/max dimension did not generate the necessary nominal dimension.
When adding a FP Designer part with a Thermal Pad to FPX, the program was changing the 50% Paste Mask Reduction to 100%
The CAD tool translators were not outputting the Triangle Polarity Marker

Library Editor:

Fixed an issue with Find/Replace not holding the text when using it multiple times

When new text is manually or copy/paste entered into cell use Return key to hold it

Fixed an issue with Find/Replace All/Match Case

FP Designer:

Pin step numbering and pin properties not reflecting unit selection
Set the minimum pin increment can now be zero for vias in FP designer
Fixed an issue with offset slotted hole solder mask
Fixed the drawing symbols and keep-outs shifting around with rotational changes
Fixed an issue where the program was not loading the Physical Description until the user selected the Finish tab
Fixed an issue with rotating round parts

Preferences:

Changes to ‘SOD’ and ‘Side flat, concave, convex – pitch = 0’ user preference changes weren’t being saved

Polarity Markers:

Unable to place a symbol under certain conditions

3D STEP:

3D Model output now has a checkbox option ‘Use .STEP’. If this box is checked, you will get .STEP extensions for 3D model files. If it is not checked, you will get a .STP extension. The default is on but can be set using the Save Entries As Preferences.

Allegro/OrCAD PCB:

Between builds S002 and S005, Cadence slightly modified the syntax of one of the commands used by the 17.2 scripting. A change has been made to reflect this, but it will BREAK all builds before S005. You *must* upgrade to S005 or later of Allegro/OrCAD PCB after you implement this patch. This will also fix the No DEFAULT INTERNAL issue that people on S005 were having.
Added a command which turns off the line merge capabilities of Allegro during Graphic placement, and another that turns it back on when done. This should prevent component outlines from accidentally merging with terminal outlines and causing graphical issues.

Expedition:

Expedition should now be able to detect whether your part is Mixed, Surface Mount, or Through-hole and set the mount type appropriately

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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: 1960	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Library Expert 2016.11 Released!! Posted: 03 Oct 2016 at 11:09am
	Just uploaded another build with date tracking of when parts are created/updated in the FPX file. This is a very useful feature, we couldn't wait to put this off for the next release. Highly recommended you get this latest build!
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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: 1960	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 10:31am
	Version 2016.11 was just released!! NEW / ENHANCED: Library Editor: Can now update multiple rows from a single component change If you have the same component dimensions for multiple part numbers Can now Right Mouse Button Copy & Paste into multiple cells from a single text Added a new column to all FPX files at the end called “Date” when selecting “New FPX” When you add a new part to FPX, the Date is auto-populated if the Date column is present When you update an existing part and update FPX the Date will reflect the new Date & Time Existing FPX files must have the Date column manually added if you want this feature If you create a New FPX and don’t want the Date column, RMB > Delete > Column Updated SM, BGA, TH and Sample FPX files with a Date / Time column FIXED: Calculator & FP Designer: Positioning of rotated symbols and keep-outs. Self-correction for circle symbols where user data has been incorrectly entered Self-correction for removal of duplicate symbols that occupy the same space Dimensional values for Nominal dimensions are passed from Calculator to FP Designer Fixed a Legend Polarity Dot touching Pin 1 issue for 2-pin parts Fixed an issue with pullback leads. Entering the min/max dimension did not generate the necessary nominal dimension. When adding a FP Designer part with a Thermal Pad to FPX, the program was changing the 50% Paste Mask Reduction to 100% The CAD tool translators were not outputting the Triangle Polarity Marker Library Editor: Fixed an issue with Find/Replace not holding the text when using it multiple times When new text is manually or copy/paste entered into cell use Return key to hold it Fixed an issue with Find/Replace All/Match Case FP Designer: Pin step numbering and pin properties not reflecting unit selection Set the minimum pin increment can now be zero for vias in FP designer Fixed an issue with offset slotted hole solder mask Fixed the drawing symbols and keep-outs shifting around with rotational changes Fixed an issue where the program was not loading the Physical Description until the user selected the Finish tab Fixed an issue with rotating round parts Preferences: Changes to ‘SOD’ and ‘Side flat, concave, convex – pitch = 0’ user preference changes weren’t being saved Polarity Markers: Unable to place a symbol under certain conditions 3D STEP: 3D Model output now has a checkbox option ‘Use .STEP’. If this box is checked, you will get .STEP extensions for 3D model files. If it is not checked, you will get a .STP extension. The default is on but can be set using the Save Entries As Preferences. Allegro/OrCAD PCB: Between builds S002 and S005, Cadence slightly modified the syntax of one of the commands used by the 17.2 scripting. A change has been made to reflect this, but it will BREAK all builds before S005. You must upgrade to S005 or later of Allegro/OrCAD PCB after you implement this patch. This will also fix the No DEFAULT INTERNAL issue that people on S005 were having. Added a command which turns off the line merge capabilities of Allegro during Graphic placement, and another that turns it back on when done. This should prevent component outlines from accidentally merging with terminal outlines and causing graphical issues. Expedition: Expedition should now be able to detect whether your part is Mixed, Surface Mount, or Through-hole and set the mount type appropriately
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