FAB 3000 - Revision History
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FAB 3000 Version 8.1.35 Released
23 June, 2020
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Stack up Layers control. Build and save stack ups for reuse. |
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Auto-Fit Panel. Automatically adjusts panel size based on inserted jobs. |
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Panel Wizard. You can now define separate X and Y spacing when running Panel Wizard. |
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ODB++ Import. Improved performance when importing large ODB++ files. |
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Layers Table. Can now generate reports in any units (mm, mils, microns, inch) -- previously only Inch was permitted. |
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PCB Fabrication Report. Right Click over any layer in the Design Navigator and select "Properties...". Edit attributes and more. |
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Calculate Panel Efficiency. |
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Compare Jobs has been improved with reduced false positives. |
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5 other minor bugs/fixes have been resolved. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.30 Released
31 May, 2020
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Gerber Export. "Optimize/Fix Polygons" ensures high resolution gerber files are free of any (self-intersections, bow-ties, etc.). |
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ODB++ Export. An option to assign overall board thickness attribute is now available. |
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ODB++ Export. Output Text now has an option to retain Dynamic Text. |
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DFM Check. "Minimum Clearance: SMT Stencil (Pad to Pad)" has been added. Let us know if you any additional DFM Checks. |
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Centroid Export. Now has the option to Mirror output either Vertically or Horizontally. |
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Layer Properties. Right Click over any layer in the Design Navigator and select "Properties...". Edit attributes and more. |
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Layer Table. Assign layer thickness. |
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Compare Layers has been improved with reduced false positives. |
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Compare Jobs has been improved with reduced false positives. |
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Components Table. Modified components maintain attributes. |
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12 other minor bugs/fixes have been resolved. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.23 Released
14 April, 2020
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Export Gerber using EasyGerb format. Added an option to output Gerbers exactly as if they were generated from EasyGerb. |
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Open Workspace will automatically repair damaged or corrupted workspace files (*.wrk). |
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Import and Export latest Microsoft Excel Files (*.xlsx and*.xls). |
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BOM Export can now export as Microsoft Excel (previously only CSV). |
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Typing commands manually inside the command now functions properly. |
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Export 3D STEP will only add Dielectric layers when missing. |
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Open and Save DWG/DWG Import configuration file has been fixed. |
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Custom Aperture Editor - prevent any crash while saving an edited custom aperture. |
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5 other minor bugs/fixes have been resolved. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.21 Released
30 March, 2020
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Component Package Properties. Modify the properties for the selected component package. |
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ODB++ Export. Step/netlists/cadnet/netlist has been added. |
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Maximum Composite Levels has been increased to 30,000. |
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Compare Layers. Overlay of other layer is more visible. |
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Compare Jobs. Overlay of other job is more visible. |
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DFM Check. Locating components exceeding a defined maximum height has been improved. |
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Export PDF. Compare Jobs now correctly shows the other job overlay. |
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ODB++ Export. Assign a defined origin in header Step/eda/data. (some 3rd party tools require a defined product origin) |
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ODB++ Export. Better handle components with offset datums. |
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ODB++ Import. Better handle components with missing Part Number. |
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Build Components. Properly assign component package datum. |
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NC Drill Import. Better detect Drill files when using Autoload. |
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Over 12 other minor bugs/fixes have been resolved. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.20 Released
09 March, 2020
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DFM Check - Minimum Clearance: SMT Pad to Board Edge |
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Editor Modes such as "CAM Editor", "NC Editor", "Real PCB", "Documentation" are now accessable from the Windows menu. |
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Explode Text during Export. An optional setting that allows text to be exploded to base objects before export. |
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New FAB 3000 Startup Page. |
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DFM Check: All SMT Stencil checks have been improved. https://support.numericalinnovations.com/support/discussions/topics/14000014905 |
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ODB++ Export. Ensure component layer names to be either comp_+_top or comp_+_bot |
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ODB++ Import. |
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IPC-2581 Import. |
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Add Teardrop has been improved. |
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Export Bitmap has been improved. |
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Query: Area/Aspect ratios are now automatically included when you perform Query or List on SMT stencil pads. https://support.numericalinnovations.com/support/discussions/topics/14000015056 |
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Footprints have been optimized and may be shared among multiple components. |
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Centroid Import and Export. |
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BOM Import and Export |
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Gerber Export for Text. |
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Over 25 other minor bugs/fixes have been resolved. |
Coming NEXT: FAB 3000 Version 8.2 will be available shortly, with optimized ODB++ & IPC-2581/C importers, DFM Check runs at least 10X faster on complex PCB Designs, updated Linux builds, and much more.
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.5 Released
08 August, 2019
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DFM Check - BOM Compare. Detect any component differences from an external BOM file. |
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Bom Compare. Detect any component differences from an external BOM file. |
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Bom Merge. Apply information from an external BOM file onto existing components. |
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Add Tab. An option is now available to place drill hits (from mouse bites) on different layer layer. |
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Help Button has been added to many dialog boxes. Allowing users to quickly view examples and tutorials about specific features. |
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Component Browser has been improved. |
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Compare Layers. Drill hits compare better. |
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Compare Jobs. Drill hits compare better. |
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ODB++ Import. Dynamic text importing has improved. |
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Grow/Shrink. Now performs Grow/Shrink on NC Dril hits and Rout path. |
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Import Centroid. Fixed optional Part Number and Description columns. |
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Gerber Import. Correctly handles any Aperture Definitions %ADD defined in the body of the gerber file (not in the header as normal). |
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Crash occurred during Aperture Rules Editor line item combo box. |
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Enter Key was inactive for RefDes control. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.3 Released
29 April, 2019
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Copper Area Calculation can now optionally calculate area only for Selected Objects (not just entire layers). |
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Add Tab has been improved and is more reliable for locating tabbed sections along rout paths. Dialog is more readable. |
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ODB++ Import has been improved. Parse Dynamic Text has been improved. Better handles Importing multiple ODB++ files simultaneously. |
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ODB++ Export has been improved. Blind/Buried definitions have been improved. EDA/data has been improved. |
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IPC-2581 Export has been improved. Includes BOM Table. Polygon and Blind/Buried definitions have been improved. |
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IPC-2581 Import has been improved. Blind/Buried definitions have been improved. |
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Centroid Export has been improved. |
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8 other minor bug fixes. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.1.0 Released
14 March, 2019
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Import Matrix - The JOB Array can now create COMPOSITE layer merges. For more information view the following link, https://support.numericalinnovations.com/discussions/topics/14000013334 |
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Gerber Import - Option to prompt the user when there are Polarity Conflicts. For more information view the following link, https://support.numericalinnovations.com/discussions/topics/14000013333 |
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Command Line functions can be Pasted directly into the FAB 3000 Command Console. Allows you to automate more features within FAB 3000. For a listing of available Command Line functions, view the following link, https://support.numericalinnovations.com/support/discussions/topics/14000012966 |
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Increased the maximum composite level per layer up to 20000 (from 5000). |
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Realistic PCB Preview has been improved. |
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Edit Inserts can now assign any angle (previously was orthogonal only). |
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Properties Dialog has been improved. |
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View Component Pin #'s is now on and visible by default. |
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Gerber Layer Type detection has been improved. |
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Centroid Export - Component height is included in Centroid File export. Previously it was ignored. |
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Mirror of Routs with Offset Compensation has been fixed. |
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3 other minor bug fixes. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.0.15 Released
07 January, 2019
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Created New Sample Matrix Files. Focusing on the new API's using JOB Array, INSERT_MATRIX, and more. CreatePanelEmbeddedMatrixandJob.fm6 |
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Command Line Interface. FAB 3000 can now be run directly from the command line which allows users to automate many features such as DFM Checks, Panelization and more. https://www.numericalinnovations.com/pages/fab-3000-command-line-description |
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-hideandexit Command Line argument that minimizes the FAB 3000 editor and Exit when done. Allows FAB 3000 to perform exactly as a command-line tool without GUI. |
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-import_matrixfile=[FILE PATH] Command Line argument that loads and executes a Matrix file. The Matrix file can perform many tasks. File Path should be in quotes. |
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Import NC Rout/Mill - Resolved display issue with overlapping Rout Paths. |
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Save Job has been improved. |
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3 other minor bug fixes. |
FAB 3000 Version 8.0.12 Released
04 January, 2019
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Open/Save Job File. The Job file allows you to save/archive a single design from a workspace, for future usage/integration into another FAB 3000 workspace. |
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Export Rout/Mill - Remove Path Compensation. Some tools are not able to handle Left/Right compensation from NC files, thus checking this option will allow FAB 3000 to perform the offset and remove the compensation. |
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Design Database Extents can be adjusted to "Micro" extents - for designs with extremely small micrometer and nanometer geometries. |
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CAM Matrix File has many new features - such as:
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ODB++ Export has been improved. Specific areas include Components and Arcs. |
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5 other minor bug fixes. |