Altium Designer 版本发布说明
The following sections list the release notes for publically released versions of Altium Designer 15.1 and Altium Designer 15.0
Version 15.1.16
Build: 63332 Date: 2 June 2016
7492 | Restored the ability to edit holes in the Hole Size Editor mode of the PCB panel. |
7500 | Resolved issue that caused first Interactive Length Tuning to be deleted after adding second one to a net. |
8318 | Resolved issue with memory leaking during compilation of Integrated library. |
8408 | Resolved an issue where items that were added to Vaults were not shown after clicking "Refresh" button. |
7001 | Resolved an Altium Designer access violation error that could occur when opening PCB documents during PCB design collaboration. |
7491 | DRC processing for Board Outline Clearance between complex pads and exterior board edges has been corrected. |
8473 | Resolved an issue with wrong polygon mapping while import board from Eagle. |
8489 | Fixed an issue that leading to crash during BOM report generation. |
8557 | Resolved an access violation error that occurred when importing a PADS Logic ASCII (.txt) file. |
8649 | Restored ability to use "ShowDialogWithCaption" function in the scripts. |
8650 | Resolved issue with BOM generation for fitted/not fitted variants components. |
8651 | Altium Designer no longer crashes when two or more ports are added to multi-channel design simultaneously. |
8653 | Toggle Fitted/Not Fitted works correctly for multi-part variants components (BC:4929). |
8655 | Fixed regression issue with "Place>Directives>Specific No ERC" not picking compiler violation. |
8916 | The issue of special strings with delimiter characters not being interpreted correctly during assembly drawing generation has been resolved. |
9198 | Resolved an issue with Altium Designer's Orcad exporter where an exported library was empty or the exported design caused Orcad to crash. |
12040 | STEP and IDF exports no longer produce faceted edges in circular board cutouts (BC:365). |
Version 15.1.15
Build: 50867 Date: 14 September 2015
7073 | All properties in the State Properties dialog (when configuring a lifecycle definition) are now visible (BC:5630). |
7460 | Fixed issue with compiler warning being incorrectly displayed for broken links between Schematic components and Variants definition in a multi-channel design |
7496 | Polygon pours no longer cause clearance violations after Altium Designer is updated to newest version. |
7497 | The "Convert Special Strings" option no longer gets disabled after starting an Output Job file which is using the PCB document as its Data source. |
7499 | Special strings whose parameter names include '-' are now correctly converted. |
7501 | Access violation in module "TKShHealing.dll" no longer occurs during STEP export. |
7502 | The Text Position property for dimension text is now correctly set to Manual when that text is manually repositioned (BC:5724). |
7522 | Resolved an issue whereby the required lifecycle definition was not being applied during item creation, when the item type had more than one lifecycle definition assigned to it. |
8128 | Length tuning for differential pairs no longer creates violations with the board outline. |
Version 15.1.14
Build: 47215 Date: 22 July 2015
6370 | The Symbol Generator now correctly observes units for default pin lengths during component creation |
6771 | Resolved an issue where opening a PcbDoc containing a Design View could result in the software entering into an infinite loop. |
6843 | Footprint with ".Comment" special string no longer displayed as mismatched after running footprint comparison via "Tools>Update from PCB Libraries". |
6886 | A PCB created in AD14.3 no longer loses relief polygon connections when it is opened in Altium Designer 15.1 and the polygon is repoured. |
6915 | The time taken to compile a schematic project has been reduced (BC:5495). |
6938 | PCB panels whose child PCB designs contain Component refdes, Component comment, and dimension text now produce proper Print and Assembly output to PDF documents (BC:5716). |
6960 | Resolved an issue where a new project being created from a template would point to the wrong OutputJob file. |
7022 | Resolved an issue when unique identifier errors appeared after updating a modified schematic symbol using the "Tools >Update Schematics command". |
7070 | Resolved an issue with Undetectable Short Circuit in Schematic when Blankets are used |
7085 | Resolved an issue where the designators were incorrectly placed in the generated PDF output if they were on a mechanical layer in an embedded board array (BC:5714). |
Version 15.1.13
Build: 46088 Date: 2 July 2015
4814 | Altium Designer no longer crashes on start, in environments utilizing a roaming profile (BC:5218). |
6410 | Several fabrication and assembly output issues concerning TrueType special String conversion, location, and justification, have been resolved (BC:5521). |
6566 | Invalid files nor longer generated during export to Parasolid (BC:5650). |
6574 | The PCB can now be exported in PDF3D format, directly in the Project folder. This fixes the issue where a blank PCB was being created, that overwrote the existing PCB document. |
6577 | Fixed issue with non-editable via sizes during routing. |
6587 | Availability of Component State validation has been restored in OutputJobs. |
6590 | An issue with Altium Designer licenses not being recognized when using Private License Server v14.0.0.33 (or earlier), has been resolved. |
6607 | The MCAD collaboration standalone license no longer needs to be re-activated every time Altium Designer starts. |
6672 | All cell data is now loaded properly when opening older CmpLib files in Altium Designer 15.1 (BC:5601). |
6050 | Multiline strings with CR LF now display correctly in PDF3D export. |
6601 | An issue with the Symbol Wizard window not being movable, has been resolved. |
6768 | The Component Template (CMPT) Editor is now compatible with Altium Designer 15.1. |
Version 15.1.12
Build: 45129 Date: 2 June 2015
6292 | Restored the possibility to change lifecycles when working with versions of Altium Vault earlier than 2.5. |
6317 | Undo of component layer flip no longer modifies the component's Flipped On Layer property. |
6409 | Resolved an issue when managed project was invisible in Altium Designer when it was created in repository which URL had "/" at the end. |
6427 | Resolved an issue when generation STEP file from output job was impossible. |
6239 | False violations of Board Outline Clearance rule no longer occurs for primitives on Mechanical layers. |
6277 | Resolved an issue with schematics where the compiler did not highlight an error for components which have duplicate designators (BC:5449). |
6349 | Altium Designer no longer crashes when rendering a solder mask for pads, after switching from 2D to 3D. |
6351 | Altium Designer no longer crashes when user removes polygons imported from Camtastic. |
6369 | Restored the ability to change all selected cells at Next State column in Batch. |
6376 | Extruded 3D Body objects converted to STEP in Altium Designer Versions 15.0 and earlier now retain their shapes in Altium Designer Version 15.1 (BC:5467, BC:5511). |
6013 | Resolved an issue with component rotation during Eagle import with non US regional settings. |
6040 | Objects selected in PCB Layout using the Board Insight panel now correctly update the PCB Inspector panel. |
6284 | Added the option to display mechanical layers in board planning mode. |
6310 | Fixed crash during sequential repour of overlapped polygons. |
6439 | Resolved an issue with SchLibGenerationTool when data copied from Excel was pasted into the first several cells of the wizard, and the other cells were pre-selected (BC:5506, BC:5491). |
Version 15.1.9
Build: 44146 Date: 8 May 2015
6266 | Altium Designer no longer hangs after setting 3D Body height in 3D mode. |
6256 | Explode polygon to free primitives now works properly. |
6190 | F1 now works properly for newly added dialogs. |
6077 | Import of an OrCAD 16.3 DSN using Import Wizard no longer misses multiple pages. |
6041 | Multiline text is now properly converted to strokes and polygon during generation of certain export formats. |
5030 | Functions InNamedUnion('Name') and InUnion(ID) are now available in scripting system and rule queries. |
4887 | Fixed issue with wrongly formed thermal connections when certain settings were used (BC:5450). |
Version 15.1.8
Build: 44021 Date: 4 May 2015
4300 | Pad and Via Solder Mask Expansion can now be applied from the hole edge, as well as from the Pad/Via's copper shaped edge. |
4588 | "Bikini Coverlay" is now supported, enabling proper surface film outputs for flexible sections, including expansions. |
4555 | A Board Outline Clearance (Manufacturing) rule has been added to the PCB Layout Editor to constrain the proximity of objects to various types of board edges. |
4936 | When a via instance's layer span property is required, users can now specify a drill pair and optionally access the Drill-Pair Manager. |
4992 | Provided the possibility to generate 3D PDF of PCB-assemblies. |
4554 | Added Smart Union management, a new Union mode on the PCB panel that allows the designer to review and manage Union types, Unions, and Union primitives. |
4649 | Drill Drawing layer is now live, displaying drill symbols once a drill table has been placed or when the drill symbols have been configured for display. |
4779 | Added a new "Pad and Via library" feature that allows for the creation of reusable pad and via templates. |
1606 | The PCB Layout Editor's String object has been enhanced to support multi-line text, by allowing carriage returns to be embedded in the text and resizing of the String's bounding rectangle. |
4553 | Altium Designer now checks dependencies during polygon repours and provides correct pour order when modifying a shape. |
4938 | Provided one way synchronization between Tasking Pinmapper tool and Altium Designer. |
4594 | Developed xSignals Wizards which helps to create rules for configuration of length matching rules. |
4581 | Polygons can now be automatically named (both initially and upon subsequent changes) according to a user defined naming template. |
4771 | Created a Schematic symbol generation tool that reduces time spent on functional symbols creation. |
5356 | Developed the possibility to change Layer Color in one output outjob file instead of changing the color in all of them (BC:101). |
5448 | In response to several BugCrunch items, a 3D Body's 3D Color property can now be optionally used to override the colors of its STEP Model (BC:154, BC:1255). |
5097 | ODB++ supports arc only cut-outs now (BC:5158). |
5378 | Component rotation is now correctly exported to dwf/dxf formats (BC:4977). |
4682 | Visibility of the comment field on placement from DBLib restored to legacy behavior (BC:4994). |
4921 | Resolved an issue where square selectors were not showing after flipping the board (BC:5104). |
5190 | Resolved an issue where a BOM is added to a publishing destination and the Excel file is created but the file size is zero bytes (BC:973). |
4514 | Fixed an issue with saving menu customizations between sessions (BC:4957). |
3986 | When deleting multiple sub-parts of a component in the schematic library editor, the selected components are always the ones that are deleted (BC:4768). |
5383 | Ability to set "Not Fitted" for group of selected component has been added (BC:3028). |
5456 | It is now possible to switch between 2D and 3D views asynchronously (press 2 or 3), or synchronously (press Shift+2 or Shift+3) (BC:5253). |
5516 | TSaveDialog/TOpenDialog can be invoked from the script (BC:5326). |
5358 | Resolved an issue with parameters updating if "Auto Position" was disabled in .SchLib (BC:839). |
5724 | Resolved an issue with Altium Designer hanging when attempting to import large Allegro design data. |
5263 | Access Violation error no longer occurs after OrCAD schematic file import. |
4917 | This will allow users who are editing routes or examining trace or x-signals to easily get to the length tune the trace. |
4576 | DXF importer no longer causes freezing when DXF files with many splines are imported. |
5221 | Release-process into Altium Vault no longer fails due to missing folder generation. |
5227 | The legacy “Use Transparent Layers” option is now automatically disabled in place of new layer transparency system. |
4748 | Resolved an issue where cross-junction was converted to cross-over after any component or segment of a sketch had been dragged. |
3593 | Resolved an issue with dimensions changing incorrectly after a file had been imported from AutoCAD to PCB. |
4959 | An issue has been corrected where the layer stack region split line start/end locations self-modified when the user switched in and out of board planning mode. |
5076 | Behavior of the PCB Panel's Layer Stack Regions editor has been corrected when PCB Layout Editor is in Board Planning Mode. |
5081 | Resolved an issue where the parameter location was changed after updating components from a library. |
4520 | Ctrl+C command for 3D mode works now. |
4485 | The default footprint is now indicated in the Libraries panel, and used when placing a component. |
4583 | Double-clicking on Layer Stack Chart no longer invokes Length Tuning Dialogue. |
4885 | Duplicated Menu Shortcut Accelerators were changed to unique. |
4433 | Multipart components in xDxDesigner are now treated properly, creating corresponding parts instead of individual components. |
5435 | Access check added when saving the BSDL_FileMap.Txt file. |
5412 | Gerber outputs no longer lose layers when generated for embedded boards. |
5219 | Fanout procedure now follows room and net rules. |
4932 | FSO of Pins of SchLib parts with multiple parts works properly now. |
5351 | Moving groups of objects is restricted to the area of visibility now. |
4758 | IDX import no longer relays on regional date and time format anymore. |
5481 | Resolved an issue when placement of DXF was wrong after it was exported via Output Jobfile. |
5191 | Resolved an issue where columns were lost after copying the OutJob file from one project to another with the “Include parameters from PCB” setting. |
5065 | Resolved an issue where components rotated incorrectly after PCB file had been exported to AutoCAD. |
5347 | Resolved an issue when Pad names were incorrect and Net information was missing in ASCII file after PADS import. |
4580 | Live Highlighting when the board is flipped now works correctly. |
5146 | Pads with the same JumperID but different nets are reported as short circuits now. |
3992 | Fabrication output for a vault-managed, panelized PCB design now produces a warning message when the panel PcbDoc and referenced PcbDocs are not members of the same project. |
5343 | Violation description for component clearance has been updated to be more informative. |
5413 | Fixed a bug with snap to board axis when snapping to embedded board edge. |
5345 | Fixed several issues with pre-defined stackups in layer stack manager. |
5426 | Testpoint flag is updating now during layer change. |
4614 | Resolved an issue where Polygon Hatch does not pour correctly when individual Poly to Via Rule is set. |
4436 | Compile Names Expansion setting for Ports now functions correctly. |
3939 | PDF output has been corrected when PCB designs contain rounded rectangle pad shapes. |
4924 | Resolved an issue where arcs were importing incorrectly from Altium Designer to AutoCAD .dwg. |
5534 | The Grid Manager's Snap To Object Hotspot setting now avoids snapping to board outline vertices when the Snap To Board Outline option is not activated in Board Options. |
4378 | Issue with disappearing 3D bodies when moving designators in 3D mode has been resolved. |
5703 | Resolved an issue where duplicate component IDs not caught during compilation resulted in incorrect schematic to PCB updates. |
4901 | Unnecessary & Time Wasting "Analyzing Nets" has been optimized on large designs. |
5239 | xSignals no longer crashes after placing or removing free pads. |
5625 | Issue with placing manual junction at the position of cross-over has been resolved. |
5362 | Error after trying to generate A4-size for PCB has been resolved. |
5646 | Resolved issues with creating schematic component from Sheet using Sheet Actions ->Create Component from Sheet. |
4222 | Export of square and slot shaped pad holes to Autocad DXF/DWG files have been corrected. |
5113 | An odd behavior of PSON in IPC Batch Wizard is fixed. |
5722 | Resolved a regression issue when evaluating special string values (document parameters, current date/time) when generating a BOM. |
5430 | Resolved an issue with pushing update from net list to PCB. |
5316 | Resolved an issue with NoERC markers causing slow project compilation. |
5354 | SimView.DLL access violation error no longer occurs while simulating Mixed Sim. |
4792 | Fixed an issue with displaying international characters in a BOM report. |
5361 | Fixed an issue with layer mapping in PCB Print output settings dialog. |
4755 | An issue that resulted in a blank file when generating a pdf from an outjob file for a SimView document has been fixed. |
3562 | A problem in the SimModel editor dialog when specifying the pin mapping for components with hidden pins has been fixed. |
5028 | Wrong behavior of DPAK in IPC Wizard is fixed. |
4622 | Resolved an issue where the wrong DuplicatedID warning appeared when repeated sheet symbols were used. |
4914 | Thermal relief generation had been improved. |
4483 | The Gerber X2 Apper Function attribute syntax has been improved. |
4482 | The Gerber X2 FileFunction attribute syntax has been improved. |
5723 | Issue with Schematic compiler producing intermittent crashes when compiling integrated library has been resolved |
5023 | Allegro importer does not crash anymore on large designs. |
3906 | Resolved a problem with generating large sized PDFs from Schematic documents containing JPEG images. |
5348 | Issue with incorrect import of NC Drill table from Allegro has been resolved. |
5357 | Resolved an issue with creating unrolled nets when importing ORCAD designs. |
5318 | Altium Designer no longer crashes when compiling a project that has many error and warnings. |
5363 | Generating Gerber files no longer crashes when PCB document contains an Embedded Board Array that references a PCB document that does not exist. |
5145 | Resolved an issue with component clearance checking on imported designs. |
4763 | Restored the possibility to copy and paste symbols between components in a Schematic library. |
5465 | Resolved an issue for Preview in Print Job where selecting multiple PCB or Schematic documents caused Access Violation or empty preview. |
4620 | Resolved an issue when some components were excluded from the Pick and Place file. |
5359 | Pins will no longer disappear from SchLib component when importing them from PADS. |
5110 | Special strings with parameters containing "-" or "." symbols are now processed properly. |
5243 | Ability to create separate net classes for buss sections when pushing updates from Schematic to PCB has been added. |
5447 | Provided possibility to update all extensions at once. |
5326 | Added support for spline, parabola and ellipse edge types to region/polygon/board outline shapes when collaborating with SolidWorks. |
5228 | Fabrication and Assembly Testpoint Style rules now contain properties for controlling clearances between testpoints and neighboring Pad/Via object holes. |
5017 | Component type can now be defined directly in pcblib. |
5077 | Extension&Updates section shows detailed information and updates released by Altium, without requiring an active Portal session. |
4679 | Developed the possibility to autocomplete an expression for scopes based on xSignal and xSignalClasses named in the Query Helper. |
4465 | Added ability to suppress updating specific parameters from database when generating BOM report |
5355 | Compiler now detects mismatches between project variants and actual Schematic documents and reports warnings. |
5341 | Added an prompt to have user restart Altium Designer after installing an extension. |
5349 | DRC units window has variable size now. |
5063 | Net change for a pad is now automatically propagated to all pads with the same Jumper ID. |
4486 | Added an optional 2:6 inches (4:5 mm) precision for Gerber X2 output. |
4484 | Added heuristics for Gerber X2 attribute assignment. |
4492 | Arcs on all objects are now approximated correctly. |
4753 | Board outline export supports preserving arc segments now. |
4466 | Schematic annotation now uses a 2 unit scanning grid, supporting correct annotation when designators are slightly out of alignment. |
5290 | Added a drop-down list which shows templates for working nets or those which are bigger or less than the allowed size. |
4795 | Provided importing support for the latest 16.x Orcad schematic document and libraries. |
4984 | Provided support for creating planar capacitive sensor patterns on PCB, for use with the range of Cypress CapSense controllers. |
4515 | Added an ability to round up Schematic internal coordinates to compensate for rounding problems when switching from imperial to metric units. |
4450 | Resolved an issue where arcs were flipped when DWG file was imported into a PCB. |
Version 15.0.15
Build: 41991 Date:16 March 2015
4720 | Releasing a managed project to Altium Vault for a second time no longer reports a Release.Log error. |
5205 | Resolved issue where changes made to an Output Job from the Configuration Manager are not saved (BC:5258). |
4999 | Intermediate files no longer be removed during synthesis. |
5111 | Improved stability of Allegro importer when working with large designs. |
5257 | Resolved issue where running an FSO on pins from multiple parts results in none being selected. |
5258 | Resolved issue when deleting multiple sub parts of a component in the schematic library editor, the selected components aren't always the ones that are deleted (BC:4768). |
5260 | Special strings with parameters containing "-" or "." symbols are now processed properly. |
5262 | Re-annotate works properly now for components initially placed on the PCB. |
5264 | A proper DuplicateID warning is shown for cases when repeat sheet symbols are used. |
5410 | Resolved an issue with saving menu customizations between sessions (BC:4957, BC:5299). |
Version 15.0.14
Build: 40656 Date:19 January 2015
4317 | Rotation of components is now correctly exported to dwf/dxf formats (BC:4977) |
4892 | Fixed generation of pdf file via outputjobs when parametric file name is used |
4899 | Fixed issue of Japanese translation that prevents PCB document to be loaded |
Version 15.0.13
Build: 40581 Date:16 January 2015
4634 | Length calculation is now taking into account through-hole pins height |
4367 | Fixed Protel PCB 2.8 export |
4401 | "Create xSignals from connected net" command now has dedicated dialog |
4601 | Issues with layer disappearance while working with rigid -flex layer stack |
4656 | Components with @ in UniqueID are now properly included into Pick&Place files |
4663 | Gerber generation of embedded board referencing non existent pcb document do not crashes anymore |
4738 | Altium Designer do not hangs anymore during Spectra files import (BC:5054, BC:5047) |
4747 | Exception while working with split planes was fixed (BC:5059) |
4825 | Task with DrillDrawing printed to pdf do not prevent release to Vault anymore |
4207 | The option "Always repour polygons on modification" has been added to the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog (BC:5010). |
4394 | xSignal length calculation includes path inside of the component (as shortest path between pads) |
4650 | Fixed work of copy/paste between components in schlib |
4745 | Chinese (Traditional) translation was updated |
4793 | Resolved problem with pdf file opening using FoxirReader |
4812 | Altium Designer detects Component Clearances correctly |
4833 | Fixed error with downloading released data via web browser |
4836 | Device Support Report no longer crashes |
4845 | IPC2581 output can now be generated via PCBReleaseView |
Version 15.0.8
Build: 38726 Date:26 December 2014
4206 | IPC Footprint Wizard - PSON Solder Mask Expansion default setting changed back to "Expansion value from rules" |
4261 | Altium Designer no longer requests that Adobe Reader be installed on the system. |
4396 | Issues with opening older Protel/Altium designs have been resolved. |
4417 | If an Outjob PDF included =VariantName in the filename it could cause an exception, this no longer occurs. |
4438 | Acrobat Reader XI is now properly recognized by Altium Designer |
4443 | Fixed error with Pin Swapping affecting xSignals |
4444 | Import MCAD IDX menu entry moved to the File В» Import menu. |
4446 | Altium Designer no longer hangs while generating Board Stack report (BC:5002) |
4447 | Excel processes no longer remain running after Excel-based report generation. |
4449 | Redundant dialog about shelved polygon removed from STEP exporter |
4452 | Proper net name is being shown for shelved polygons in Polygon Manager |
4458 | Ctrl+R (Rubber Stamp) now works correctly in the Schematic editors. |
4478 | "Invalid argument to date encode" error during release to Vault is fixed |
4479 | Fixed naming of features in exported step files |
4487 | Fixed CADSTAR schematic importer |
4493 | Fixed crash in cmplib while openning file with models requiring update |
4497 | Certain editing scenarios could result in an exception in the schematic editor (error details included "read of address 80808088"), this no longer occurs. |
4504 | New polygons were immediately shelved in some installations of Altium Designer, this no longer occurs. |
4506 | Fixed issue with sch print via PDF printer in outputjob (BC:4947) |
4537 | Fixed disappearing wire dragging in sch |
4539 | It was not possible to have CmpLib folders of the same name, with a different path - this has been resolved. |
4560 | xSignal related length matching DRC are now shown in report and violations panel (BC:4960) |
4586 | Fixed Orcad importer |
4590 | BOM generation do not hangs anymore, when ActiveBOM is used as source with Variant switch |
Version 15.0.7
Build: 36915 Date:17 November 2014
1015 | Support for high DPI screens using oversized fonts has been reviewed and improved. |
1335 | PCB NC drill layer pair reports now correctly report layer spans for blind/buried via holes, when layers are shuffled out of default order. |
1381 | Export to AutoCAD now correctly includes thru-hole pad geometries and holes. |
1382 | After certain editing sequences the PCB editor would incorrectly switch to masking the display, this no longer occurs. |
1408 | IDF export now includes an option to export in Unicode format. |
1615 | Changing PCB layer names could result in layer-related lists populating incorrectly and certain outputs not generating correctly, this has been fixed. |
2613 | A Vault Content Cart can now target regular folders. |
2816 | It is now possible to define a CmpLib Component Naming scheme using a template with values from any parameter, for example CMP-[Value]-[PackageReference]-{0001}. |
2817 | The CmpLib editor now supports the addition of new parameters via customizable parameter list templates. Click the Required Models/Parameters Add button to access the templates (samples are stored in the \Templates folder). |
2855 | Duplicate UniqueIDs are detected by the Schematic compiler and detailed in the Messages panel. Existing duplicate UIDs are also automatically resolved during document loading. |
2910 | Release Notes column is now available when using Vault-based libraries in the Libraries panel. |
3006 | The Component Cuts Wire mode now functions correctly when the Always Drag option is enabled. |
3008 | OutputJob Editor enhanced by the addition of: mouse wheel scrolling & scroll bars when not all Jobs/Containers are visible, drag and drop to change Job order, multi-Job Enable/Disable right-click commands & shortcuts (select the container first). |
3026 | Import and Export options are now directly accessible via the Files menu. Save As commands are now used exclusively for Altium file formats. (BC:1812, BC:2731 partial) |
3033 | Gerber X2 is now available as an output format. It supports output generation via the PCB editor Fabrication Outputs menu, or via an OutputJob. |
3035 | IPC-2581B is now available as an output format. Install the extension and generate output via the PCB editor Fabrication Outputs menu, or via an OutputJob. Download a free viewer from http://www.ipc2581.com/index.php/ipc-2581-files |
3081 | The Vaults panel now supports changing the column visibility and order. These changes, along with panel-section resize actions are retained between sessions. |
3143 | Timeout errors after releasing project documents to a Vault have been fixed. |
3188 | OutputJobs now support using a slash character in the Output Container Name. |
3189 | It is now possible to pre-configure the display state of Vault component parameters, via the Vault Folder Properties dialog (Type = altium-component-library) and the Vault Library dialog (add a Vault as a Library). |
3205 | Switching from the logical to the physical tab of a schematic no longer leaves artifacts on the screen. |
3225 | Schematic dragging has been further developed to improve wire/bus bending and reduce the likelihood of a netlist change. |
3227 | Schematic dragging has been further developed to improve object handling and the quality of the result, and reduce the likelihood of a netlist change. |
3232 | Polygon vertex deletion using Ctrl+Hover+Click is now working correctly. Hold the left mouse button down as you click, until the vertex disappears. |
3251 | Releasing projects to the vault with file-locking being enabled works correctly now |
3272 | The schematic library editor panel now supports standard copy and paste shortcuts, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. |
3293 | BOM filters no longer mix up the parameters. Note that for an existing BOM the filters must be cleared, the BOM saved, closed and re-opened, and the filters re-defined. |
3338 | Multi-net routing no longer creates a clearance violation at corners when the Converge shortcut (C) is pressed. |
3341 | When a PDF is generated from a schematic that includes a hyperlink, clicking the hyperlink now opens the target web page correctly. |
3357 | Teardrop removal speed has been improved. |
3381 | Second click to select an individual segment in a schematic wire now works correctly. |
3412 | The issue with not being able to close documents having "=" character in their name has been resolved |
3419 | When the Interactive Router is in push mode, a via on the pushing net can push other-net objects, including vias. |
3423 | A specific Verilog HDL project would cause an AV on compile, this no longer occurs. |
3425 | Update from Libraries now correctly preserves existing location and orientation of parameter strings. |
3437 | 2D and 3D PCB view orientations are now completely separate, each retains the previous orientation and zoom when switching between the views. |
3441 | Pin-pairs have been added to the PCB editor, delivering the ability to define the path and constraints for a signal to travel between a source and destination, through termination components and y-splits. |
3442 | The import of complex arc shapes from AutoCAD has been improved. |
3443 | The PCB Editor now supports embedding OLE objects, such as Word or Excel documents, into a PCB document (Place В» Object from File). |
3456 | Xilinx Vivado toolchain is now correctly detected, and can also be added manually in the FPGA - Place and Route preference settings. |
3457 | Split plane editing could occasionally cause an exception, this no longer occurs. |
3459 | When a wire is placed perpendicular to multiple schematic pins and then dragged, a wire segment is automatically added between every pin and the wire being dragged. This fix restores previous schematic editing behavior. |
3477 | Schematic library editor, the Parameter Manager now supports editing parameters across multiple selected components. |
3492 | A warning is displayed when you attempt to complete an invalid blanket (has intersecting edges) in the schematic editor. |
3495 | PCB component fanout now functions correctly when there is an unpoured polygon under the component. |
3497 | Click and drag to move a group of selected objects now be functions correctly. |
3498 | An exception that occurred during import of specific DxDesigner projects has been resolved. |
3514 | PCB Step model import has been enhanced with better support for curved shapes. |
3521 | Fileless editing of an external SIM model no longer generates an AV. |
3528 | AVS 1.1 is now supported by Altium Designer 14.3. |
3529 | Component pads placed on a signal layer other than top or bottom could not be edited in certain layer-stack configurations, this no longer occurs. |
3530 | Top and Bottom Solder Mask layers are now included in the PCB Filter panel's Layer list. |
3546 | The IPC Footprint Wizard now previews 2-pin and 3-pin DFN component correctly. |
3551 | Schematic auto-junctions now size correctly regardless of the wire width. |
3556 | Component primitives placed on mechanical layer 17 or higher now have their layer displayed correctly in the Components mode of the PCB Panel. |
3560 | It is now possible to connect to an SVN repository with a user name containing the @ character. |
3561 | The correct Lifecycle and Naming Schema is now being loaded during CmpLib file-less editing. |
3567 | Model selection drop-downs in the CmpLib editor now display the Lifecycle state in color. |
3568 | The Vaults panel now shows the Note data from the correct Lifecycle state. |
3576 | PDF generated by running OutputJob can be opened directly from OutputJob document |
3577 | Simulation model pin mapping now works correctly in the CmpLib editor. |
3585 | Pin swapping was not correctly generating an ECO after performing PCB pin swapping, this has been resolved. |
3592 | The path tracing routines used for creating a polygon from selected primitives have been improved, to better handle small objects and multiple paths. |
3598 | From-To panel now shows length taking via heights into account |
3611 | The schematic Place Wire command now correctly retains the corner mode used in the previous wire placement. |
3626 | Vault-defined part choice currencies are now used in Altium Designer supplier dialogues |
3633 | Updating Altium Designer from an NIS no longer requires a current Portal connection. |
3634 | "Access denied" error when installing an update from NIS has been resolved |
3640 | Support for rectangular-shaped pad holes has been added |
3664 | PCB exception while re-building a net to an arc center point in a specific design no longer occurs. |
3681 | Plane connects (thermal reliefs) are now shown correctly when board is flipped |
3689 | Exception no longer occurs when choosing PCB font style in VariantManager (BC:4664) |
3692 | Pads with rotated square holes no longer show copper still being present after running the Remove Unused Pad Shape command. |
3695 | GOST specific documents can now be generated in BOM Report outputs |
3707 | "No model link found for component" error no longer occurs while editing old cmplib files |
3708 | Clicking on a supplier part number in the Vaults panel no longer causes an exception. |
3721 | Occasional exceptions during a print preview no longer occur. |
3722 | Under certain conditions changes made in the Variant Management dialog could cause an exception, this no longer occurs. |
3729 | The Variant Management dialog now immediately reflects changes to components, such as clearing or choosing an Alternate Part, improving usability. |
3732 | The Edit action is now available when right-clicking in the Search results panel in the VaultExplorer |
3736 | Fixed error while releasing Vault revisions with extra long file and path names |
3737 | Changes to Comment and Description are no longer lost during component release from the CmpLib editor |
3739 | A Length column has been added to the Primitives table in the Nets view of the PCB panel |
3755 | Scope section of the Teardrops dialog was modified to distinguish TH and SMD pads |
3757 | Duplicate Port UIDs no longer cause Port names to be changed when generating a PDF from the schematic. |
3774 | Under certain conditions, schematic compile masks did not exclude components or net objects underneath them, this has been resolved. |
3778 | On a schematic with a lot of wiring, placing a wire with the Break Wires at Autojunction option enabled was very slow, this has been optimized. |
3779 | Improved performance of selection and zooming in Schematic in comparison with 14.3 |
3785 | Under certain conditions it was possible to get the PCB Layer Stack Manager graphical representation out of sync with the tabular layer detail region, this has been resolved. |
3787 | The "Print as a single job" option in Output Job File documents now properly combines the separate documents to a single print output |
3789 | PCB re-annotation on a variant design with not-fitted parts could result in the varied parts becoming out of sync, this no longer occurs. Note: PCB re-annotation on a design that uses alternate parts with different footprints is not yet supported. |
3792 | STEP models from Inventor 2014 are now loaded without errors |
3800 | Variant PCB drawing options have been updated to make it easier to understand how Not Fitted components are displayed. |
3809 | It is now possible to specify different values for solder mask expansions for top and bottom layers |
3834 | Empty surface constructs are now suppressed in ODB++ fabrication output. |
3835 | The IPC footprint wizard now correctly supports defining PLCC packages with different D and E pin counts, allowing packages with any even number of pins to be created. |
3836 | Dragging multiple schematic wire ends could occasionally result in one wire being shorter than the rest, this no longer occurs. |
3841 | Reset All command added to the Variant Manager, use this to restore all parameters to alternate or base component values. |
3844 | The issue resulting in "I/O error 103" error message when some of the project files are read-only has been resolved |
3845 | The speed of updating from libraries or a database has been improved for designs that include variants using alternate parts. |
3849 | In certain circumstances a component would still be shown as varied after resetting parameter variations, this has been resolved. |
3857 | Polygon management was improved in comparison with 14.3 (restored shelving, modified concept) |
3875 | The Vaults panel right-click menus now display correctly when Display scaling is being used. |
3876 | Elements of the Vaults panel were being compressed when Display scaling is being used, this no longer occurs. |
3888 | Crash reports can now be send from behind a proxy |
3889 | Simulation Waveform viewer print preview issue has been fixed. |
3900 | Class generation settings are now stored for device sheets (BC:3840) |
3903 | The time to open the PCB Classes dialog has been substantially reduced, particularly on designs with a large number of classes. |
3972 | ODB++ output did not generate drill data for drill holes included in a panel, when none of the embedded boards had drill holes, this has been resolved. |
3984 | Drawing of Schematic Blanket directives has been further optimized to get them to draw quickly and also correctly display the fill color. |
4005 | Variant designs that include alternate parts with different footprints can now be re-annotated in the PCB editor. |
4016 | PCB DRC now supports stacked alternate parts in a variant-based design. |
4049 | Signal length column was added to Nets panel (this length is being calculated using more precise xSignal engine) |
4062 | All extensions within a group can now be installed in a single action. |
4069 | Some PCB dialogs were ignoring the board units and always displaying in mils, this no longer occurs. |
4076 | Modified Polygon rule support check for shelved polygons |
4083 | During import of a P-CAD PCB file the layer types are now correctly detected and assigned for all possible layer configurations. |
4092 | The DRC Violations Display page of the Preferences dialog now displays the complete list of Display Style entries when Windows display scaling is being used. |
4098 | An AV could occur while placing a pin in a schematic library and pressing Esc to quit the command, this no longer happens. |
4111 | With a specific combination of preferences, placing a component from the schematic libraries panel could cause Altium Designer to crash, this no longer occurs. |
4121 | After configuring components for pin swapping, it is no longer necessary for the designer to manually recompile the design to make those swap configurations available. |
4133 | Changes made in the FPGA Signal Manager are now correctly added to the constraint file. |
4135 | Silk to Solder Mask design rule now correctly detects both silk to solder mask or silk to copper rule check configurations. |
4215 | When a polygon is shelved, connections created by the polygon are maintained internally so the connection lines will not be displayed. |
4351 | NIOS II CPU does not generates with Altera Quartus version 13.0 or later |