PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Expert 2021.03 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:22:47 +0000 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:11:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2886 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Footprint Expert 2021.03 Released!! : Version 2021.03 was just released!!NOTE:...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-2021-03-released_topic2886_post11498.html#11498 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2886
Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 11:11am

Version 2021.03 was just released!!

NOTE: The V2021.03 was available online for a few days, but a new V2021.03 build was released at the time of this post. If you already downloaded V2021.03 prior to this post, it's recommended you re-download the newer build.
 
NEW or Enhanced Features:
  • Updated UI. Relocated the Open & Close FPX Library buttons from the right side to the left side of the screen.
  • Updated all program splash screens to include the IEC Logo and IEC 61188-7 for Zero Component Orientations.
  • Updated all Assembly and Silkscreen Legend Ref Des to rotation 0 or 90 degrees.
  • Drill size roundoff feature added in Options > Through-hole > Terminals.

Updates & Bugs Fixed:
  • Tools > Axial Lead Calculator – fixed the pin pitch bug.
  • SMD Side Concave Package component family – the footprint name was missing the package width for 2-pin parts.
  • SMD Side Concave Package component family – the physical description was updated.
  • FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – removed the UI text “Hole Over Pad” for SMD pad stacks.
  • FP Designer Pad Stack Designer – Fixed the PTH terminal lead size. The X & Y values were swapped.
  • Move Calculator footprint to FP Designer – fixed an issue to allow pad stack editing.
  • PTH SIP component family – fixed an issue where the silkscreen legend was not translating to CAD tools.
  • Print Feature broken. Fixed an issue with the Enterprise version to allow printed documentation.
  • All component families – the maximum material condition 3D STEP model was coming out distorted.
  • All PTH component families – mfr. recommended pattern was disabled.
  • Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes and Keep-outs vanishing after the Calculate button is selected.
  • Fixed an issue with Drafting Shapes. When you leave the Properties dialog box and reopen it, the move arrows were disabled.
  • All component families – when the Mfr. Recommended Pattern was selected, changing a package dimension was not removing the Mfr. Recommended Pattern.
  • Assembly Pin 1 Polarity – removed the arc and replaced with chamfered lines.

 

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