A “Hotfix” update of Altium Vault 3.0 is now available for download

A "Hotfix" update of Altium Vault 3.0 is now available for download. The link to Altium Vault 3.0.9 (build 414) is in the Download Section of the Altium website.

One of the main reasons for this "Hotfix" update was to quickly deliver a solution for the regression bug in Windows Server 2008 R2, where low-performance occurred due to an incorrect system proxy setup.  Also, installation of all latest updates for Windows 2008 will fix this issue as well.
Other important fixes were made to the update scripts to prevent SQL Runtime errors from occurring during the update from previous versions.

Please, do not forget to make a backup of your data before updating.

Release Notes

#16520    Fixed regression bug in Windows Server 2008 R2 where low-performance has occurred due to an incorrect system proxy setup.
#16578    Fixed bug in the update scripts, which caused a SQL Runtime Error to occur when updating from Vault 2.6.5 to 3.0.7 on an Oracle database.
#16614    Fixed bug in the update scripts, which caused SQL Runtime Errors (-104,-607) to occur when updating from Vault 2.5.13 to 3.0.7.
#16636    Fixed an issue where sessions hang after reboot. As well, prevented a potential problem with sessions hanging during changing session's lifetime.

Altium Designer 17.0.10 Update (8 February 2017)

The latest update of Altium Designer 17.0 is now available for download. You can install version 17.0.10 (build 617) from the Download section of the site or update in Altium Designer 17.0 (DXP > Extensions and Updates).

In this release, we focused on fixing bugs. Over 60 bugs including seven BugCrunch issues were resolved.

Release notes

#15398   Fixed regression bug that caused Eagle library import to fail.
#15633   Fixed issue that prevented releasing mid-size projects due to "out of memory" errors.
#15635   Fixed bug that caused the Release to Vault hotkey to not work (BC:7365).
#15760   Fixed bug that caused incorrect designators to be assigned to "not fitted" components (BC:7447).
#15805   Fixed bug that caused an access violation in module 'WorkspaceManager.DLL' during PCB Physical Differences comparison.
#15998   Fixed bug where TC2 mode does not work when a user logged into Vault as an administrator while ignoring TC2 configuration.
#16116   Fixed issue with DecimalSeparator being absent in scripting system due to an update in an underlying runtime library (BC: 7343).
#16119   Fixed bug that caused objects in imported Eagle .brd files to be assigned to the wrong layer.
#16136   Removed requirement to select items when generating an ECO via the ItemManager.
#16157   Fixed sorting in new Pick and Place file generator.
#16194   Fixed regression bug that causes an access violation to occur in FPGA Pins after launching FPGA Signal Manager with a project which uses a Lattice MachXO device.
#16198   Fixed bug that prevented generating BOMs from old designs created with templates in the project (with relative paths). Restored "Relative Path to Template File" functionality in BOM Configuration as it was in AD 16.1.12.
#16206   Fixed an issue where checkout directories for SVNDblib Symbol and Footprint are no longer subdirectories of the Repository Working Folder (BC:7364).
#16209   Fixed bug where graphical glitch appears in a drop down list control (Windows 10 OS).
#16212   Fixed bug where special string for the SVN folder revision is named differently in PCB and Sch.
#16217   Fixed bug that caused issues in scripts using TCoordRect (BC:7503).
#16259   Fixed bug where "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" error message appears when creating a managed project.
#16340   Draftsman - Fixed regression bug where Variant Drawing Style in Draftsman document was not on top of all other entities (BC:7567).
#16377   Fixed regression bug where access violation appears after performing left-to-right selection during the holding keyboard button.
#16382   Fixed a bug that disabled using the "Shift+c" keys or the "Clear" button to deselect objects that were selected in the schematic editor (BC:7351).

Altium Designer 17.0.9 is now available for download.

The latest update of Altium Designer 17.0 is now available for download. You can install version 17.0.9 (build 563) from the Download section of the site or update in Altium Designer 17.0 (DXP > Extensions and Updates).

Our main goals for this update were to improve stability, resolve performance issues with loading PCB files, and fix the crashes that occur the most often. Consequently, bug fixes for other issues were postponed to the next update (17.0.10).

Check out what’s New in Altium Designer 17.0
 

Release Notes

#15215    Footprint Parameters - Fixed a bug where parameters are not transferred to a PCB in the case where you use an alternate part with the same footprint.
#15634    Optimized PCB loading speed.
#15733    Fixed a bug that prevented autosave from saving a backup file (BC:7345).
#15758    Fixed a regression bug that occurred when an ECO was generated. Alternate parts with different footprints were deleted from all channels except the first channel.
#15792    Draftsman - Fixed a bug that caused an access violation when printing a document with a custom table, through OutJob.
#15917    Fixed a regression bug where an access violation occurred in 'KERNELBASE.dll' when dragging Via (BC:7309).
#15988    Fixed a bug that caused an access violation to occur during Layer stack table move or change Draw Board Map option.
#16038    Fixed bug that caused an access violation in module 'AdvSch.dll' while modifying a line on a schematic or a schematic library. 

Full list of Altium Designer 17.0 Release Notes

Altium Designer 17.0

Altium Designer 17.0

Released: 16 November 2016 - Version: 17.0.6 (build 354)

This new Altium Designer release continues to deliver new features as well as enhancements to the software's core technologies, while also addressing many issues raised by customers through the AltiumLive Community's BugCrunch system. Along with delivering a range of new and exciting features that develop and mature the existing technologies, it also incorporates a large number of fixes and enhancements across the software as a whole, helping designers continue to create cutting-edge e lectronics technology.

Release Notes for Altium Designer Version 17.0

It is not possible to update to Altium Designer 17 from an earlier version, a new installation is required. You have the choice to continue with your current version, or to install Altium Designer 17.0 to access the latest features. Alternatively, have both installed side-by-side, and use the version that best suits your needs.

 

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Altium Designer 16.1.12 Update (18 August 2016)

Altium Designer 16.1 is now available for download. You can install version 16.1.12 (build 290) from the Download section of the site and update system in Altium Designer (DXP > Extensions and Updates).

Please note that Clean installation is required if your current version of Altium Designer is 16.0 or below.

Release Notes

#12431    Draftsman - Fixed bug where access violation happens in particular cases when placing a layer Stack legend for Rigid-Flex PCB.    
#13365    Draftsman - Fixed bug where access violation has occurred when trying to create Draftsman document from the Default Fabrication Drawing template with Rigid-Flex on PCB.    
#12409    Draftsman - Fixed bug where new document's "Modified Status" remains unchanged after placing any objects (BC:6781).    
#12325    Draftsman - Fixed bug where only the pad that is inside the custom pad generates Solder Mask/Paste Mask.    
#12583    Draftsman - Fixed bug where PCB was not shown in board assembly front view.    
#12320    Draftsman - Fixed bug where solder mask expansion is absent for Vias on Fab view (BC:6697).    
#12303    Draftsman - Fixed crash on complex 3D designs while placing assembly view.    
#12118    Draftsman - Fixed massive memory leak during switching between Draftsman and PC (BC:6633).    
#10295    Fixed - All Suppliers now connect correctly when there is a proxy server in use.    
#13364    Fixed - bug where board fabrication view goes black after Update from PCB.    
#12888    Fixed - bug where special string in quotes are not interpreted in output for a particular designs.    
#13326    Fixed - regression bug where some tracks disappeared after routing (BC:6843).    
#12760    Importers - Fixed bug in Allegro Importer where pads of rotated components have pad-shaped regions added.    
#12959    Importers - Fixed bug in Allegro Importer where board shapes are defined incorrectly.    
#13181    Importers - Fixed bug in xDx Designer Importer where pins are missing after the library import.    
#12703    Importers - Fixed bug where pads of bottom components appear on top layer after the import from Eagle file in 16.1.8.    
#13024    Restored - column Average Length for Differential pairs in PCB panel.

Altium Designer 16.1.11 (20 July 2016)

Altium Designer 16.1 is now available for download. You can install version 16.1.11 (build 255) from the Download section of the site and update system in Altium Designer (DXP >> Extensions and Updates).

This update dedicated to an unpleasant  bug with arc duplication during routing. Besides that, it includes support for the latest version of the SOLIDWORKS format that might help with the performance of the big BGA STEP models.

Please note than Clean installation is required if your current version of Altium Designer is 16.0 or below.

Release Notes

#11409    Added support for the SOLIDWORKS 2016 parasolid file format.
#12701    Fixed a critical issue in the PCB Editor where arcs were being multiplied during interactive routing, or track modification (BC:6843).
#12625    Fixed an issue in the PCB Editor where the 3D Lock option was not being taken into account properly for rigid flex designs.
#12708    Fixed an issue of duplicated leasing of on-demand licenses, which was otherwise possible when the software startup time took more than 20 seconds.
#12525    Fixed an issue where 3D Body Height Rule checking was not considering the real height of a STEP model.
#12628    Fixed an issue where pads of components - with Alternate Parts in a defined Variant - were being incorrectly displayed in Draft mode on the generated assembly drawing.
#12522    Fixed an issue where special strings in footprints were not being correctly displayed as converted, after generating a footprint comparison report.
#11988    Fixed an issue where special symbols - in the User Name or PC Name - were causing a constant exception during PCB Collaboration (after connecting to an Altium Vault and opening a PCB file).
#12513    Fixed an issue with the incorrect rotation of the QFN and PQFN STEP models in the IPC Wizard (BC:6692).