FAB 3000 Version 8.9.15 Released

  • By Simon Garrison
29Aug
FAB 3000 Version 8.9.15 Released

 New Features

  • Merge Workspace file. Allows you to merge other workspace files.
  • Select mode:  Touching.  Select any object and any other object it touches will also be selected.

 Improved Features

  • Add Teardrops has been improved.
  • Apply Etch Factors has been improved.
  • Added Draw Active Layer Last to both Stackup and Layers tables.
  • Optimize Silkscreen is faster and produces better results.
  • Convert Negative Layer has been improved.
  • Remove Outside PCB includes a new clearance option.
  • Copper Pour has been improved.
  • Compare Layers much faster and accurate.
  • Compare Jobs much faster and accurate.
  • Add Panel Outline options Extend Panel Outlines, Line Width set to 5 mil default.
  • SMT Adjust Paste Volume by Percentage now accepts a destination layer.
  • Create Panel Drawing has been improved.
  • Add Panel Outline Layer has been improved.
  •  DFM Check:  Minimum Clearance: Plated Drills to Copper has been improved.
  • Gerber Import layer type detection has been improved.
  • SMT Homebase Pad Conversion now accepts both flash and polygon paid-pairs.
  • SMT Heel/Toe Edits now accepts both flash and polygon paid-pairs.
  • SMT C-Pad Conversion now accepts both flash and polygon paid-pairs.
  • SMT Add Epoxy Bars now accepts both flash and polygon paid-pairs.

 Fixed Features

  • Resolved an internal issue with Silkscreen Optimizer.
  • Postscript Export mode "One File for ALL Layers" now outputs all layers on the first page correctly.
  • Vector PDF Export mode "One File for ALL Layers" now outputs all layers on the first page correctly.
  • Build Components for 2-pin exceeding 1.5 inch
  • Compare Jobs/Layers results.
  • NC Rout path display has been improved.
  • Realistic PCB Mode now allows layers to be turned on afterwards. Not the best solution but better than before.
  • View Panel box was forced ON - now the user can choose.
  • Forced Panel box to be visible after Panel Setup.
  • Wildcard match start/end with * (for better results).
  • By default workspace units are set to millimeter (instead of micron).
  • SMT Homebase Conversion pads now supports 0.01 degree rotations.
  • SMT Add Epoxy now supports 0.01 degree rotations.
  • SMT Split Pad now supports 0.01 degree rotations.
  • SMT Toe/Heel now supports 0.01 degree rotations.
  • 25 minor GUI interface updates.