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Footprint Expert 26.08 Released!!

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Category: PCB Footprint Expert
Forum Name: Version History
Forum Description: software version release announcements & history
URL: https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3665
Printed Date: 08 Aug 2026 at 2:55pm


Topic: Footprint Expert 26.08 Released!!
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Footprint Expert 26.08 Released!!
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2026 at 12:34pm
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Fixes & Enhancements:

  • Library Editor:
    • When having 2 sessions of Footprint Expert running
      • Copying an FPX file row from one session to another session overwrites an existing row
  • FP Designer:
    • When switching between Assembly Polarity Marking in the Drafting Options, the 'None' option wasn't working
    • Updated the Pad Stack Manager for Thermal Pad Paste Mask 
      • Not showing the true coverage %
      • Not turning on the 'Update Pad Stack' button when a value was changed
  • Calculators:
    • Molded Body - The 'D1' dimension was removed and is now calculated to be 0.40 mm less than 'D'
      • This now allows the terminal lead to be flat against the package body
    • When the Mirror feature is used, a warning symbol will appear in the upper left corner of the viewer
    • Molded Body Thyristor not opening in viewer because the polarity was non-polarized and should have been polarized
  • Options:
    • Drafting > Courtyard - added a new option to map the courtyard outline to the Nominal Body
      • Note: the default setting is Map Courtyard to Maximum Body
  • CAD Tool Interfaces:
    • KiCad - Added rounded corners for thermal tab paste and solder mask pattern shapes



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