Software-update: KiCad 7.0.2

Versie 7.0.2 van KiCad is uitgebracht. KiCad is een verzameling opensourceprogramma's waarmee elektronische schema's en printplaatlay-outs ontworpen kunnen worden. Verder kan het een bill of materials, Gerber-bestanden en een 3d-weergave van de pcb en de componenten maken. KiCad beschikt over een uitgebreide bibliotheek van componenten, inclusief het symbool, voetprint en 3d-modellen. Ook een Spice-simulator ontbreekt niet. Uitgebreide informatie over de vernieuwingen in versie 7.0 kan op deze pagina worden gevonden, de changelog voor versie 7.0.2 ziet er als volgt uit:

Select correct face from a .ttc file. #13314Fix corrupt PDF plots on when fields contain parenthesis. #14302Fix settings import paths showing up twice on GTK builds.Fix clashing error dialogs when can’t load dynamic library.Ensure 3D shapes are always shown in footprint settings dialog. #14371Prevent crash when changing color settings.Fix fix incorrect arc position when plotting GERBER files with offset. #14402Add file version backwards lockout for project file. #14414Fix crash when reading or writing settings.Fix broken library nickname input when adding library table entry with add button. #14291Update Clipper to version 1.2+.Fix image bounding box size. #14432Make library table edit dialog context menu activate and deactivate entries take effect immediately. #14517Make symbol and footprint library trees sensitive to language change.Fix possible event race condition on startup.Add hack to speed up font choice box widget creation. #14277Avoid segfault when cancelling initial global library setup.

Fix broken undo on alternate pin assignments. #14100Add missing sheet names to PDF plot. #14233Remove non-global labels from label properties dialog selection list. #14319Remove replace all accelerator key from find/replace dialog. #14304Create field name if user doesn’t specify one.Fix sheet pin name case sensitivity issue. #14415Fix incorrect position of text for some rotations when plotting. #14327Ignore unknown attributes when importing CADSTAR schematic. #13526Do not duplicate signals when unfolding bus definitions. #14269Fix broken net-class label when using hierarchical sub-sheets. #14494Fix crash when changing net label to global label. #14493Ensure swapping global labels swaps inter-sheet references. #14520Allow bus elements to connect. #14300Fix broken symbol has changed in library ERC. #14160Search fields in labels. #14075

Add missing .dc command to SPICE directives list. #14215Added PSPICE/LTSPICE JFET model parameters. #12425Handle underscore in parameter names. #14308Fix crash when transistor model is missing. #14295Ensure legend reflects gain/phase for AC small signal analyses. #14301Don’t attempt to load unknown plot types.Ignore extraneous LTSpice parameters for VDMOS models. #14299Separate legacy model name from SPICE parameters. #13988Do not include invalid simulation parameters. #14369Fix crash loading simulation with non-existent pin. #14522

Rix incorrect position of fields when loading a symbol from schematic.

Fix crash for stale ratsnest connections. #14254Handle plotting of text on solder mask layer. #14226Add Property Inspector support for dimension objects.Fix crash when manipulating zone corner. #14265Fix broken via placement on 45 degree tracks. #14293Fix crash when loading a library with a footprint containing a dimension.Fix contradicting number of warnings when updating board from schematic. #14290.Do not include groups when not included in filter. #14273Fix crash when selecting grouped and ungrouped items. #14347Snap to grid on orthoganal dimension creation. #13728Fix "Locked Item Shadow" enable when changing presets. #14381Allow solder mask bridges between net-tie-group pads. #14412Fix crash when importing Eagle board with layers that cannot be mapped.Fix broken silkscreen clipped by soldermask DRC. #14417Update allow-solder-mask-bridges when updating footprint from library. #14422Use the correct locked shadow color.Ensure the footprint is updated after new library selection in footprint viewer.Fix loading of rounded rectangle pads in CADSTAR importer. #14445Fix text position when moving text boxes. #14452Properly import layer stack up when importing CADSTAR board files. #14443Prevent board setup dialog from being displayed multiple times.Add hole clearance to mounting hole keepouts for SPECCTRA export. #14439Save footprint position changed in properties panel. #14348Apply text knock out when exporting to VRML. #14473Fix over zealous plot of negative silkscreen layer objects.Prevent copper zone fill connections from being too narrow. #14130Add DRC support for holes on inner corners of board outline. #13437Handle more pad shapes correctly when building differential pair gateways. #1883Fix crash when importing empty PCAD polygons.