https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:11:56 +0000 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:53:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3439 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-25-01-released_topic3439_post13691.html#13691 Author: Nick B
Subject: 3439
Posted: 13 Nov 2024 at 4:53pm

Version 25.01 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:

• Options:
• Block/Contour Gang Mask shape option removed
• To take advantage of the new Option features, you must create a new .opt file
• 3D Colors - updated the 3D images
• IPC-7352 Naming Convention for QFP was not adding the package Height
• Design > Calculated Footprint > Pad Place - when 2 places are selected, the pin pitch in the CAD tool translator was rounding to 2 places. The pin pitch should never be rounded. 
• Drafting > Terminal Outlines - updated the option for turning off Terminal Outlines to the CAD tool, but not the FPE Viewer
• The Component and Terminal Outlines will always be displayed in the FPE Viewer and can but visually turned off in the Console Options
• Tools:
• Removed obsolete SMD Pad Size Calculator
• Added the Convert FPX file from V2018 to V2021 format
• Calculators:
• Ganged solder mask changed to a drafting poly-shape and not associated with a pad stack
• Calculator Footprint section Manufacturers Recommended Footprint display updated to display true G, G1, X, X1, Y & Y1 dimension values
• Calculator Footprint section Calculation Details display updated to display true Zmax, Gmin, Yref & goal min/max dimension values
• Mounting Holes - added silkscreen outline
• QFP - under body pad trimming was not working for low profile packages
• Added ability to select the Component Outline
• When using the Mfr. Recommended Pattern, all pad trimming features are disabled
• Through-hole - Radial lead silkscreen trimming
• FP Designer:
• Circular Packages - added silkscreen-to-pad clearance rule application
• Added ability to select the Component Outline
• Pad Stack Manager - Radius corners for All were only rounding 2 corners
• System Requirements:
• Net Framework 4.7.2
• Software Code Update:
• Updated the code in general to streamline various processes

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