PCB Libraries Forum : Library Expert 2017.14 Released!!

Library Expert 2017.14 Released!! : Version 2017.14 was just released!!NEW...

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:06:25 +0000

Author: Nick B
Subject: 2167
Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 5:06am

Version 2017.14 was just released!!

NEW / ENHANCED:

All parts with Thermal Tabs

Added a new Preference Rule for Solder Mask Defined Thermal Pads

This new process saves fabrication costs and reduces assembly issues with BTC packages:
https://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/ipc7093a-btc-qfn-solder-mask-defined-thermal-pad_topic2154.html
Turn on the new feature in Preferences > Rules > Thermal Tab Pattern Defined Solder Mask
see new video: http://www.pcblibraries.com/products/fpx/userguide/default.asp?ch=7.7

FP Designer:

Added new Pad Stack Manager feature to “Pattern” Solder Mask for Thermal Pads

FIXED:

Main Toolbar:

Fixed an issue when Restore Down the main toolbar icons did not wrap

Calculator:

SODFL component family:

Micro-miniature versions only produced Legend outlines on one side
3D STEP Model will now take into account if the pins have been Mirrored and adjust the Pin 1 marker appropriately

SOFL component family:

The pin qty. in the footprint name was stuck on 6 regardless if it was 3, 4, 5, or 8 pins

DIP Socket component family:

Fixed an issue that prevented the use of round terminal leads

Column Grid Array (CGA) component family:

Updated the solder joint goal periphery from 0.00 to 0.10 mm to match IPC-7351C

FP Designer:

Round parts: Silkscreen Legend was updated from rotation 90 degrees to 0

3D STEP:

Molded Body component family will now shrink the Physical Body (not including Leads), if there isn’t enough room to place the leads at their minimum size

Allegro:

Fixed an issue that was causing bottom-side pad stacks not to translate properly
Fixed an issue with excluding the courtyard crosshair

EAGLE:

Fixed an issue with chamfered pads and associated copper

KiCad:

Fixed an issue with standalone Legend arcs not coming over

PADS Layout:

Fixed an issue with FP Designer via pad stacks. The Flood Over Thermal Relief Inner Diameter was the same value as the Drill Size and was throwing an error message.