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Footprint Expert 25.07 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=3494
Printed Date: 06 Jun 2025 at 9:58am


Topic: Footprint Expert 25.07 Released!!
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 25.07 Released!!
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2025 at 5:33am
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Fixes & Enhancements:

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    • 100% update on the 'Connectors' library
    • Added 1,000 additional connectors 
  • User Interface
    • Drafting Symbols:
      • Round-To added to the symbol and keep out properties
      • Placement increment values are reduced for closer zoom and increased at further zoom levels 
      • Only filled shapes are allowed for mask layers
      • Symbol property line widths adjust according to the selected layer
      • Symbol square and rectangle outline shapes not translating to any CAD tool
  • Options:
    • FPX Library File - Added ability to copy/paste FPX file paths
  • CAD Tool Interfaces:
    • PADS Layout - Drill orientation exceeding limits
    • DipTrace - Added PADS p/d outputs to DipTrace translator output
    • Cadence:
      • OrCAD PCB translator was rejecting non-plated holes with annular pads
      • Allegro/OrCAD slotted holes rotated in 180 and 270 degrees
    • Pantheon - millimeters, micrometers, mils, and inch unit definitions
  • Library Editor:
    • Added new 'Services' dropdown menu
    • Import FPX feature now prompts to Overwrite the row with a matching Part Number
    • Fixed an issue with Region and Language formatting
  • FP Designer:
    • Import Pins via CSV not working with certain file formats
    • Updated the Physical Description list
    • Moving pad stacks can now be relocated by window selecting multiple pins
  • Calculators:
  • CAPAE and SMD Crystal - only 2 of 3 dimensions necessary now throws a warning when 3 optional dimensions are inserted


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