ACE Translator 3000 - Revision History
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"So far I really like the new interface of ACE 3000 V7.3, the ribbon style toolbar is good, fewer mouse picks now. Layer panel is good. Very nice." - Brad Mozley, TT Electronics plc
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ACE 3000 Version 7.8.6 Released
30 August, 2018
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GDS-II Import - Includes new options to Flash Round and Rectangular boundaries. |
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GDS-II Import - Includes options to determine Path endcaps. |
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GDS-II Import - Assign a default font and height for Text. |
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Includes a new Linux 64-bit release. |
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5 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.8.4 Released
01 August, 2018
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3D STEP Export - Show PCB Simulation Options. When checked additional options for PCB simulation are available including: Show Holes in Metal Layers, Create Separate Hole Assembly, Plating Thickness, and more. |
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3D STEP and STL Export - Join Adjacent Traces. Will automatically connect any traces that connect. Produces smaller STEP/STL files that are easier to load and process in 3D simulation software. |
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5 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.8.0 Released
15 July, 2018
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Build Profile - Select an object to automatically generate a border layer. Located in the Graphics editor, menu: Tools / Build Profile |
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STEP Import - FACE Rendering Quality allows you to create extremely high resolution artworks from STEP data. FACE Rendering Quality setting located in menu: Setup / Preferences..., tab "Misc". Default is High Resolution. |
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Drill Export - Improved detection of slots and drilled holes. |
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About 10 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.7.11 Released
11 May, 2018
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Plotter Export - Ability to output compatible files for legacy plotters from GSI, HP, and more. |
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3D Export - Easily create detailed layered stack ups for complex 3D export requirements. Each layer includes options for Z-Base and Thickness. |
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Gerber Import has been improved. |
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About 10 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.7.2 Released
14 March, 2017
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Gerber Import parsing has been improved. |
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Gerber Export has been improved. |
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3D STEP Export has been improved. |
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DXF and DWG Export has been improved. |
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About 15 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.7.0 Released
19 July, 2016
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DXF Export Option - Outline Only. All outer contours will be calculated and exported to DXF. |
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New Native Aperture Shape "Hash". Used as a fiducial marking for various panels. |
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Hide Cell(s). Allow you remove selected cells from the conversion. |
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Calculate Copper Area - Generate Report file. |
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Gerber Import - Improved optimization of complex polygons. |
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Gerber Import - Improved handling of Polygons from Gerbers generated by DipTrace. |
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Gerber Import - Automatic Layer type detection from Gerbers generated by KiCad. |
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Gerber Import - Provide user option for 360 degree arcs found in polygons. |
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Gerber Import - Aperture Rules dialog interface has been improved. |
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Detect Arcs has been improved during export of formats: Gerber, NC Drill/Rout, ODB++, and DXF/DWG. |
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ODB++ Import - Better optimization of complex surfaces (i.e Polygons). |
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ODB++ Export - Files generated are 100% compatible with the latest Mentor ODB++ Viewer 9.6. |
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Polygon De-embedding has been improved. |
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Aperture Table Dialog has been improved. |
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ODB++ Import - Resolved conflict when a custom symbol uses a standard symbol name. |
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About 15 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.6.5 Released
16 November, 2015
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Support Gerber X2 format. |
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Detect Design Profile (i.e. Border) Check |
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Export High Resolution Bitmap/Tiff automatically trims all images. |
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3D Boolean Option to Keep Pads whole (required for simulation purposes). |
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Support for 3D VDA format. |
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Drill Export sorts holes for an optimized path. |
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ODB++ Export choose compression method. |
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STEP Import and Export. |
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IGES Import and Export. |
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ACIS Import and Export. |
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STL Import and Export. |
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Better Memory handling and pointer management. |
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Ask a Question (located top-right corner) |
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Blind Buried Dialog |
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Undo/Redo within the Editor. |
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Build Composite Wizard |
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DXF Export included reference designators for exported components. |
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About 15 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.6.0 Released
24 August, 2015
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STEP Import/Export (requires ACE for Solidworks-3D) |
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IGES Import/Export (requires ACE for Solidworks-3D) |
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ACIS Import/Export (requires ACE for Solidworks-3D) |
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SolidWorks (SLDPRT) Import/Export (requires ACE for Solidworks-3D) |
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3D Export option to export each layer as a separate file. |
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Embedded Crop Wizard. Interactively select crop area for export. |
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Merge Layers has been improved using composite and size options. Plus open/save settings. |
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Crop Wizard has the ability to crop display area, or crop by selected objects. |
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Gerber file detection. |
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Gerber File type Detection has been improved. |
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NC Drill/Rout file detection. |
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About 15 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.5.6 Released
26 July, 2015
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Interactive Watch Tutorial - Helps users more quickly find answers and sample conversions. |
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Gerber Import - Handles complex polygons more efficiently. |
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ODB++ Import - All new shapes are supported and handles complex polygons more efficiently. |
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Convert to Polygons has been improved. |
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Add Wide Path (in Viewer) has been improved. |
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Add Pad (in Viewer) has been improved. |
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Create Composite Dialog has been improved and includes Size option. |
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Detection of circular boundaries. |
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Join Wizard has been improved. |
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Gerber File type Detection has been improved. |
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Add Drill Hit is easier to use. Simply enter desired diameter of drill hole (no need to search for available tools only). |
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Bug preventing STL export has been fixed. |
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PDF Import - Extra line in Text has been eliminated. |
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Add Multi-Line with 0-Height has been fixed. |
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About 15 other minor bug fixes. |
ACE 3000 Version 7.5.5 Released
07 July, 2015
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Print Dialog from ACE Editor with extended options such as Tile Images, and more. |
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PDF Export Dialog from ACE Editor with extended options such as Tile Images, and more. |
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Linux 64-bit Update. ACE 3000 for Linux has been tested to be up to 4X faster. |
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Dialog OK and Cancel buttons are more easily visible. |
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Auto-Detect Database Accuracy has been improved. By default ACE now uses a higher resolution (up to 1/10 nanometer) - resulting in improved conversion accuracy. |
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Properties Dialog now allows editing of Arcs. |
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Gerber Export has been improved for latest Gerber standards. |
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Gerber Import speed has been improved. |
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Boolean Engine has been improved. |
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ODB++ Import speed has been improved. |
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ODB++ Export has been improved. |
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Create Composite Layer has been improved. |
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Join Wizard has been improved. |
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Draw to Flash (Automatic). Better flash recognition and can convert multiple shapes simultaneously. |
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New settings to Optimize Complex Polygons during Import(i.e. Polygons with Islands/Holes) This produces cleaner polygon boundaries with fewer cut-lines and faster CPU processing. |
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Polygon De-Embedding has been improved. |
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About 25 other minor bug fixes. |