Footprint Expert 26.02 Released!!

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   Version 26.02 was just released!!
Fixes & Enhancements:
General:
Resolved Microsoft Windows update-related compatibility issues for PCB Libraries, Inc. Cloud (Subscription) License for both full Footprint Expert and free Calculator
Options:
Updated IPC-7351B and IPC-7352 pad stack naming conventions to include SMD pad stacks with no paste mask and modifiers when the pad stack has a different shape than the top pad
Add a new Design feature for the Footprint Name Suffix when the Mfr. Recommended Pattern is used
Added a new pad stack naming convention ODA (Optimum Design Associates)
Calculators:
DFN - missing assembly outline
SOT component family - Added options for SOT323, SOT346, SOT353, SOT363, SOT416 & SOT753 
2-Pin discrete components - Added a new 'Bar' assembly polarity marker
Mounting Holes - updated a graphic image in the mfr. recommended footprint panel
Drafting Symbols - when selecting drafting symbols, the 'Half Round' option disabled the Fill Option
CAD tool Interfaces:
Cadence - Allegro 23.1 using mil units did not import the silkscreen and assembly ref des
eCADSTAR - didn't work correctly
Altium - changed the UI text for Ref Des Justification from 'Default' to 'Left'

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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: 1985	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Footprint Expert 26.02 Released!! Posted: 12 Feb 2026 at 11:06am
	Version 26.02 was just released!! Fixes & Enhancements: General: Resolved Microsoft Windows update-related compatibility issues for PCB Libraries, Inc. Cloud (Subscription) License for both full Footprint Expert and free Calculator Options: Updated IPC-7351B and IPC-7352 pad stack naming conventions to include SMD pad stacks with no paste mask and modifiers when the pad stack has a different shape than the top pad Add a new Design feature for the Footprint Name Suffix when the Mfr. Recommended Pattern is used Added a new pad stack naming convention ODA (Optimum Design Associates) Calculators: DFN - missing assembly outline SOT component family - Added options for SOT323, SOT346, SOT353, SOT363, SOT416 & SOT753 2-Pin discrete components - Added a new 'Bar' assembly polarity marker Mounting Holes - updated a graphic image in the mfr. recommended footprint panel Drafting Symbols - when selecting drafting symbols, the 'Half Round' option disabled the Fill Option CAD tool Interfaces: Cadence - Allegro 23.1 using mil units did not import the silkscreen and assembly ref des eCADSTAR - didn't work correctly Altium - changed the UI text for Ref Des Justification from 'Default' to 'Left'
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