PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Expert 26.09 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:23:26 +0000 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:23:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3703 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Footprint Expert 26.09 Released!! : Version 26.09 was just released!!Fixes...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/footprint-expert-26-09-released_topic3703_post14649.html#14649 Author: Nick B
Subject: 3703
Posted: 13 Sep 2026 at 6:23pm

Version 26.09 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:

  • Calculators:
    • When the footprint origin is on Pin 1 and gang mask turned on, the gang mask would offset
    • Gullwing Component Families: 
      • The pad trim feature for standoff height minimum is not trimming to the Nominal Body
  • FP Designer:
    • Pad stacks with paste mask patterns cannot be rounded greater than 0.05
    • Moving footprints in the Calculator to FP Designer dropped the Gang Mask feature
  • Options:
    • Updated Solder Mask Annular Expansion to accept 3 place values
  • CAD Tool Interfaces:
    • KiCad - updated rounded rectangle paste mask feature

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