PCB Libraries Forum : Library Expert 2017.03 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:59:52 +0000 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:15:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2018 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Library Expert 2017.03 Released!! : Version 2017.03 was just released!!NEW...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-2017-03-released_topic2018_post8293.html#8293 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2018
Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 4:15pm

Version 2017.03 was just released!!


NEW / ENHANCED:
  • Library Editor:
    • When updating a FPX Row, added option to throw a warning message if the new footprint name is different
  • General:
    • Help file included with installer and no longer needs to be downloaded

FIXED:
  • Calculator:
    • MELF 3D STEP model color assignment image (preferences) was clipped
    • Fixed an issue where the Legend and Assembly Ref Des Label was stuck on 270 degrees
      • Now the Labels are rotated correctly reflecting the rotation and length of the part
      • Label orientation value not displaying correctly in the query properties dialog form
    • When moving a rotated Calculator part to FP Designer, the Legend in FP Designer did not rotate
  • FP Designer:
    • Pad Stacks with Offset Pads was not working as intended
    • Removed code for offsetting slotted holes but kept offset pads
      • If you have a FPX files with offset slotted holes, the pad stacks need to be recreated
      • The center of the slotted hole is the new pad stack origin
    • Fixed an issue with vias being added to a thermal pad and having the code recognize them as vias
      • Fix issue with thermal vias getting deleted after selecting the OK button
      • Added “via” as a new pad stack type
      • Updated via pad stack to remove thermal pattern for direct connection to plane
  • Preferences:
    • When changing units to Mils, the Library Editor “Tools > Regenerate > Names” was not working correctly
    • When changing units to Mils, selecting FP Designer defaulting to Millimeters instead of Mils
    • Changing the Legend Label line width changed the Assembly Label line width (not the Legend)
  • PADS to CAD:
    • Fixed an issue when importing older PADS V2004 & V2007 format p/d files
  • Altium:
    • Updated progress bar in the CAD tool output menu
    • When creating 3D STEP from FP Designer now sets to center origin
  • Xpedition:
    • Translation of square thermal pads during PADS to CAD
    • Pad Stack Naming when using multiple complex pad stacks of the same name
    • Addressed issues dealing with Rotation of pad stacks

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