We are excited to announce the release of Altium Vault 2.5.9 (build 45043). Installation file is now available for download.
That is next major update of Vault, that include several significant features and improvements, such as lifecycles with approvals, managed component templates, change notifications and free binary files storage support. Some of the new features, such as, for example, component parameters view in a columns of the VaultExplorer, requires new version of Altium Designer 15.1.
More details you can find in the updated documentation for Altium Vault 2.5 in the Techdocs.
We kindly remind, that before doing update you need to create backup of your data and configuration.
What’s New
#4565 New view in VaultExplorer shows component parameter data in columns, similar to Search and Library Panel (BC:4985).
#4667 3D models can now be managed by Altium Vault and reused as 3D Bodies in designs and footprints (BC:5066).
#4570 Particular lifecycle transitions can now be either limited to a specific group or require an approval process.
#5300 Fully functional templates can now be defined on a Vault level to control and define component structure including the list of parameters, default values, and required parameters.
#5035 LDAP synchronization has been completely reworked and now supports non-Windows LDAP servers, attribute mapping and all LDAP queries.
#4752 Event stream, email notification and change subscription (for project and component) functionality has been added to the Altium Vault web UI.
#5025 Lifecycle Definition and Naming Schema can now be limited for usage with specific content types.
#5271 Clone action are now supported in VaultExplorer and cmplib for component related content types.
#4442 Altium Designer now suggests to update related components during footprint/symbol release.
#4568 The ability to perform different operations (lifecycle transition, item deletion, etc) can now be granted in a more flexible way without limiting them only to administrators.
#4432 The Footprint/Symbol preview is now available while the VaultExplorer is open in modal mode for model selection.
#4454 The PartCatalog now supports direct data requests via ODBC without intermediate caching, improving data accuracy and performance.
#4455 Configurable list of component parameters is now used for supplier searches in ActiveBOM, PCL and Supplier Links.
#4942 Altium Vault installation now contains a Status Report tool, that can be used for support case investigation (by preparing zip files with logs and environment information).
#5019 Added a new Home Page for Altium Vault Web UI.
#5324 After component creation, symbol and footprint items will now be opened for editing automatically.
#4424 Altium Vault now allows for the storage of any kind of file including documents, images, binaries, etc...
#4830 The Vault installer now creates automatic backup before starting the update process.
#4834 Previously mandatory svn password synchronization can now be disabled via an Altium Vault config file.
#5020 It is now possible to have the url of individual project page in the web UI.
#5128 Outdated product and extension versions can now be deleted via NIS to reduce the size of the database and backups.
Bug Fixes
#4665 New Document Template can now be defined for cmplib (BC:4904).
#5159 Project release no longer fails when generating a Composite Drawing output with specifically configured outputjobs (BC:5145).
#4457 CmpLib editor now allows a user to create new components using supplier search results, including proper mapping from preferences (BC:3458).
#5475 Error "405 method not allowed" no longer appears on the system with the WebDav module installed.
#5482 Fixed the "Could not locate Schematic component" error when defining alternate Vault components in the VariantManager.
#5642 Fixed an issue with the wrong currency displaying for Mouser supplier.
#6174 Hyperlinks in the Component Preview aspect of Vault Explorer now works properly.
#5403 The File-less editing feature now properly works for components from different folders when called with the Where-Used feature.
#5091 Non-applicable revisions are no longer treated as hidden in the Altium Vault UI.
#5360 Bug with using the same Item revision for multiple revision configurations has been fixed.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Altium Vault 2.5 Now Available
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Altium Designer / Altium Designer 15.1 Now Available
Altium Designer 15.1.8 (build 44021).
This release includes a number of maintenance fixes and new features for improved design productivity, streamlined documentation processes, and enhanced automation of high-speed design setups.
Altium Designer 15.1 will need to be installed in a separate location from your existing version.
You can explore the documentation for this new release in the Altium Designer techdocs or read about new features at Altium blog.
Release Notes
New
#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.
Fixed
#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.
#5654 Mirroring of OLE objects preserves its state during saving and loading.
#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.
Changed
#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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Newest update to Altium Designer 14 with 17 updates and maintenance fixes.
Newest update to Altium Designer 14 with 17 updates and maintenance fixes.
Version 14.3.17 (build 42447) is now available for download.
You can use the update system in Altium Designer (DXP>>Extensions and Updates) to install this update.
Fixes in this update
5379 Resolved issue where Gerber generation of an embedded board referencing a non-existent PCB document would cause crashes.
5364 Timeout errors after releasing project documents to Altium Vault have been resolved.
5365 Improvements to releasing projects to Altium Vault with file-locking enabled.
5367 Support for AVS 1.1 in Altium Designer 14.3.
5369 Updating Altium Designer from an NIS no longer requires a current Portal connection.
5373 Resolved an issue with saving menu customization between sessions (BC:4957).
5375 BOM generation do not hangs anymore, when ActiveBOM is used as source with Variant switch.
5377 Resolved an issue where it was not possible for CmpLib folders to share the same name on different paths.
5380 Resolved exception error while working with split planes (BC:5059).
4032 Resolved issue where the Parallel Segment rule would produce an adjacent layer DRC violation when layers are separated by internal plane layers.
4278 Resolved issue where deleting a free object inadvertently deletes nearby component-owned objects.
4498 Resolved issues with Legacy 3D View's display and export to STEP model.
4557 Testpoint component flipped in the PCB editor correctly shows as top or bottom, fabrication or assembly in the PCB inspector panel.
5370 The correct lifecycle and naming schema is now being loaded during CmpLib file-less editing.
5374 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).
5381 Device Support Report no longer crashes.
5382 A PDF generated from a schematic that includes an image pasted from the Windows clipboard now works correctly.
Release Notes
http://techdocs.altium.com/display/ADOH/Release+Notes+for+Altium+Designer+Version+14.0
Friday, March 27, 2015
Altium PCB Tools - Klipper for AD15 Now Available
Desktop EDA has released the AD15 version of Klipper, our free tool for placing logos onto your PCB.
They can be downloaded here:
PCB Utils:
For AD15: http://www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/Ad15/PcbUtilsAD15InstallV6.1.2.exe
For AD14: http://www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/Ad14/PcbUtilsAD14InstallV6.1.2.exe
For AD13: www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/Ad13/PcbUtilsAD13InstallV6.1.0.exe
For AD S09: www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/AdS09/DesktopEdaUtilitiesForAdS09.EXE
For AD W09: www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/AdW09/DesktopEdaUtilitiesForAdW09.EXE
For AD S08: www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/AdS08/DesktopEdaUtilitiesForAdS08.EXE
For AD 6.9: http://www.desktop-eda.com/Downloads/Ad6/DesktopEdaUtilitiesForAD67.EXE
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Altium Vault 2.1.5 Update Available Now (March 12, 2015)
Hi Everyone,
We are excited to announce the newest update to Altium Vault 2. This update is focused on minor fixes for installations of Altium Vault using an Oracle database.
Version 2.1.5 (build 41765) is now available to download.
Caution: Please backup your data before installing the newest update.
Release Notes
4759 Resolved an issue with updating an Altium Vault using a Firebird database when there are non-unique project names.
4956 Resolved the "Show only latest" behavior issues in the Library panel for Altium Vault installations using an Oracle database.
4957 Resolved an SQL related error during "Auto-Match Unmanaged" operation for Altium Vault installations using an Oracle database.
4989 Resolved an issue where the acquisition process would fail when Altium Vault is installed using an Oracle database.
5024 Sharing a managed project will now grant rights to corresponding SVN repository.
5066 It is now possible to create NIS package with any product version, not only the latest.
5181 Altium Designer no longer crashes during initial PCL creation in an Altium Vault installation using an Oracle database.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Announcement: Altium Designer 15.0.14 update available (19 January 2014)
Hi All
A new update has been released for 15.0 line - 15.0.14 (build 40656).
Changes in this update:
#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