PCB Libraries Forum : Library Expert 2016.09 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:27:04 +0000 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:21:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1934 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Library Expert 2016.09 Released!! : Version 2016.09 was just released!!NEW...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-2016-09-released_topic1934_post7920.html#7920 Author: Nick B
Subject: 1934
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:21pm

Version 2016.09 was just released!!

NEW / ENHANCED:
  • Calculator to FP Designer:
    • This new feature allows the user to transfer one way any Calculator part to FP Designer to use features in both modules
  • Calculator:
    • Updated the Land Pattern Naming Convention for 2-pin Chip, Molded Body and SOD parts to match IPC-7351C
    • Upgraded 2-pin parts for the silkscreen to map to the real component body outline
  • Library Editor:
    • Updated the SM, TH and BGA FPX files in the www.pcblibraries.com/downloads web-page
    • To update your FPX file: In Library Editor select Tools > Regenerate Library > Names
  • Help:
    • Added “Check for Update”
  • CAD Tool Translators:
    • Added a ‘User Guide’ button in bolded red text to help users with technical issues

FIXED:
  • Polarity Marking:
    • Fixed and issue with Polarity Marking attaching to the centroid marker
  • Library Editor:
    • Fixed an issue with BGA’s saving Local Fiducial data in FPX file
  • 3D STEP:
    • Fixed a general bug where if you changed the default orientation of a part And moved the origin away from Center of Extents, it would cause the model to build improperly
  • Allegro/OrCAD PCB:
    • Fixed a problem where it would crash if you excluded the labels in FP Designer. Keep in mind, if you do this Allegro will throw a warning about not having a ref des.
  • PADS:
    • Fixed problems that were causing labels to be suppressed when outputting a PADS ASCII file
  • KiCad:
    • Keep-outs, as they aren’t translatable to KiCad, are now filtered properly
  • Pulsonix/PCAD/DesignSpark:
    • Fixed a problem that was causing component outlines for certain families to be suppressed

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