PCB Libraries Forum : Library Expert 2017.04 Released!! https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:44 +0000 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:46:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2032 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Library Expert 2017.04 Released!! : Version 2017.04 was just released!!NEW...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/library-expert-2017-04-released_topic2032_post8339.html#8339 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2032
Posted: 09 Dec 2016 at 1:46pm

Version 2017.04 was just released!!


NEW / ENHANCED:
  • Preferences:
    • Added Oblong pad shape to these component families:
      • SOD
      • SON w/rectangle leads with and without Thermal Pad
      • QFN w/rectangle leads with and without Thermal Pad
  • FP Designer:
    • Removed a restriction of 50% pad width for Chamfered pad shape, now unlimited
  • Help > Topics:
    • Added 70 new educational training videos to the program Help > Topics

FIXED:
  • Calculator:
    • In the calculator dimension panel the Drafting > Courtyard > on/off switch was disabled
  • Calculator to FP Designer:
    • Side Concave Package (2, 4-pins) swapped D & E dimensions going to FP Designer
  • Preferences:
    • Fixed an issue with SOT Pin Pitch < 0.40 mm
  • Print Feature:
    • Fixed an issue where the print feature was disabled
  • Allegro/OrCAD PCB:
    • Fixed an issue with Drafting Line Arcs not coming out as intended
    • Fixed an issue with 16.6 and earlier that was causing the suppression of the inner layers of a through-hole pad stack. V17.2 scripts are unaffected
    • Fixed a rotation issue with irregular polys when using PADS to CAD
  • PADS Layout:
    • Parts from FP Designer with pads that had corner radius on 2 sides crashed Library Expert

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