PCB Libraries Forum : Footprint Expert 24.08 Released!!

Footprint Expert 24.08 Released!! : Version 24.08 was just released!!Fixes...

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:46:37 +0000

Author: Nick B
Subject: 3390
Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 8:46pm

Version 24.08 was just released!!

Fixes & Enhancements:

New Free Footprint Expert Calculator.
FP Designer:

Specifications panel now collapses all other panels to make scrolling easier.

User Interface:

Updated the Header text in the Calculators and Options to 10pt semibold.
FPE references to "Library" replaced with "FPX File".

Options:

DPAK - added a new Origin option for Center of Body.
Tools > Options will always open in the same window as the main program.
Console Options for Design and Library were moved to the Internal Default Options.

This allows the User to save Units and Library data in their Master Option file.

Assembly label size % getting updated with the units selection.
Updated the footprint name suffix from 5 to 6 characters.

3D STEP:

Custom Colors not saving to FPX file for Axial and Diode.
TO-220 Horizontal Mount 3D image has 'b' and 'c' terminal dimensions swapped.

CAD Tool Translators:

Removed Help > About
Updated links to Help > User Guide

Calculators:

Pin 1 polarity Line for Grid Array's now removes silkscreen where pin A1 is located.
Pin 1 polarity Line not following the silkscreen to Pad Gap setting in Options.
DPAK - changed the Solder Mask swell to Thermal Pad.
Corner Concave Oscillator - added a Reorder Pins feature.
SOP - added 0.00 pin pitch for 2-pin packages.
Side Concave Package - would not move to FP Designer.