PCB Libraries Forum : new version? https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:20:28 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:53:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2617 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[new version? : We are almost completed with these...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10696.html#10696 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 9:53am

We are almost completed with these features for the V2020 Enterprise - 
  • 144 Standard Part Calculators 
  • Preferences have been changed to "Options" and it's completely rewritten 
  • Library Editor for FPX
  • Rename program from Library Expert to Footprint Expert because Symbol Expert is a separate tool
  • Upgraded Licensing and CAD tool interfaces
We only have 4 more weeks to complete this phase and release Beta to Enterprise users. 

The first Beta will not have FP Designer. It will take an additional 3 - 4 weeks to rewrite FP Designer and this will be done during V2020 Beta and released by mid-May. 

The V2020 FPX file format is upgraded. You can import a V2018 FPX file into V2020, but when you Save the FPX file, it will automatically add the new features. The V2020 FPX file is not backward compatible. 

We're just as anxious to release all the new stuff as everyone else, but we want to do it right and on a mass scale. 

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:53:35 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10696.html#10696 <![CDATA[new version? : I think we should provide a trial...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10695.html#10695 Author: pzt648485640
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 9:38am

I think we should provide a trial download channel for the enterprise version.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:38:42 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10695.html#10695 <![CDATA[new version? : The new Cloud License will be...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10694.html#10694 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 8:35am

The new Cloud License will be released this week for both Library Expert Pro and Enterprise versions. 

The next step will be to automate the delivery of the Cloud License to make it easy to purchase a low cost Lease. This will happen in April and stable by mid-May. 

Also, we are completely rewriting the POD database interface. It will have several million parts, BOM search, 5-Star Rating, Single Part Number search and the FPX file will have schematic symbols. 

Coming in Mid-May 2020 - 
  • New V2020 Symbol Expert
  • New V2020 Footprint Expert
  • New Cloud License for leasing software at affordable prices
  • New PCBPOD.com website

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:35:37 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10694.html#10694 <![CDATA[new version? : Thanks, Tom. Will the on-demand...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10693.html#10693 Author: cioma
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 8:22am

Thanks, Tom.

Will the on-demand license hosted on PCBL servers be available only for v2020 or it will be deployed before that?
]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:22:46 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10693.html#10693 <![CDATA[new version? : I need to explain that V2020 Footprint...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10692.html#10692 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 7:46am

I need to explain that V2020 Footprint Expert is a 100% rewrite from Visual Basic to C# and there are a lot of features in the new program. And we do not want any bugs. 

It takes a long time to write a good software program and we're doing our best. I think that you will like the new Footprint Expert. It will be around for the next 10 years or more. 

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:46:47 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10692.html#10692 <![CDATA[new version? : Late Mid-May for V2020 Footprint...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10691.html#10691 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 7:38am

Late Mid-May for V2020 Footprint Expert and Symbol Expert. 

The next release is V2019.08 Footprint Expert expected to be released this week. 

Then V2020 Footprint Expert Beta in 4 weeks and final release in 6 weeks. 

Symbol Expert will be a brand new product.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:38:58 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10691.html#10691 <![CDATA[new version? : When will the new version be released;...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10690.html#10690 Author: pzt648485640
Subject: 2617
Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 7:29am

When will the new version be released; it has been a long time waiting.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:29:24 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/new-version_topic2617_post10690.html#10690