探索 Altium Designer 最新版本中引入的新功能、改进和重要变更,
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You now have the ability to Undo/Redo changes made within the Constraint Manager.
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Parasolid format 3D models are now embedded in the layout drawing when adding a Physical View for a harness component or connection point.
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When importing an xDX Designer design, a new option has been added that allows you to import 'off-page' connectors in the source design as ports on the generated schematic documents, rather than default off-sheet connectors.
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Advanced Rules with custom scopes can now be imported and exported from the Constraint Manager in Altium Designer. With this upgrade, all design rules can now be exported and imported using this functionality.
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Differential pairs can now be generated from xNets using either the Physical view or the Diff Pairs tab of the Electrical view in the Constraint Manager.
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The Start offset and End offset can now be specified for a harness covering, which, combined with the enclosed bundle segment length, automatically calculates and displays the accurate covering length directly in the main design space and the BOM.
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The Constraint Manager now automatically creates custom routing topologies and xSignals for xNets that traverse discrete components with more than two pins, such as resistor banks, upon selecting the Custom routing topology type.
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In harness design, we’ve added the ability to specify Strip Length and Pull Off Length for pins lacking an assigned cavity type.
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The import process for Mentor Xpedition files has been enhanced to allow toggling multiple layers on or off simultaneously during import.
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Defined project and variant parameters from your connected Workspace templates are now accurately used in naming released data sets such as Source, Fabrication, Assembly, and Custom outputs.
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When importing clearance rules from schematic design directives or migrating projects from the legacy design rules dialog, clearance rules are now placed in the Clearance Matrix within the Constraint Manager, rather than being assigned to the Advanced Rules section.
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You now have more control over harness design settings. A new preference lets you set the default blank sheet size for wiring diagrams and layout drawings. Length units have been standardized and can be customized at different levels, including preferences, documents, and tables like BOMs and connection lists. You can also filter connection tables to show only 'no connect' objects. Additionally, a fix ensures that specified units now apply correctly to all wires, including those not part of a cable.
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You can now generate and place QR and Data Matrix codes directly in your PCB design, making it easier to add scannable data for tracking, identification, and automation.
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Categorizes part models as 'Generic' or 'ECAD Ready,' with detailed model information available in the Manufacturer Part Search panel and related dialogs.
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Enhanced xNet generation for serial components automates the creation of xNets in the Constraint Manager based on the pin configurations of components, supporting dual-inline, single-inline, and odd-pin configurations.
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Adds support for generating a list of intentional shorts (Net-Ties) in ODB++ v8.1 output, including a new option in the ODB++ Setup dialog.
Through the Altium 365 Workspace, designers and procurement specialists can collaborate on related BOM snapshots, allowing for detailed comparisons between managed BOMs and the design’s ActiveBOM.
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The Auto Tuning Process dialog has updated terminology, including “Tuning Goal” replacing “Pattern” and revised names for “Accordion” and “Sawtooth” to reflect their specific matching purposes.
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The export and import processes for constraints and constraint sets have been streamlined into single commands.
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Die pads are now bound, by height, to the 3D body they are placed on instead of the highest 3D body in the die pad location.
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Multi-board design now has support for placing external peripherals/components that are not part of the regular child PCB board assemblies.
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Harness Layout Wire Length Override allows you to manually adjust the wire length on a Layout Drawing within a harness design.
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You can now create true round donut pad shapes in the properties panel.
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Variant-level parameters defined in your project now correctly propagate into the assembly parameters upon release to your connected Workspace.
The Auto-shrinking feature in the interactive router reduces the width of a trace to ensure it can be routed in tight spaces.
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Wire Bonding Support allows for designing hybrid boards using chip-on-board (CoB) technology, enabling seamless integration of dies directly onto PCBs with bond wires connecting to other components.
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Harness & Multi-board View Only Mode in allows users with a Standard Subscription or Viewer License to access and explore Harness and Multi-board projects without editing rights.
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This downloadable software extension allows you to perform signal integrity analysis directly within your design environment in Altium Designer.
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Easily manage your PCB design rules with the ability to enable or disable basic rules directly from the All Rules view in the Constraint Manager from the PCB.
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Simplify your Harness Design release process with Altium Designer's Project Releaser. Automate and manage releases with one-touch ease, reducing errors and saving time, whether working online with Altium 365 or offline.
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Refine your 3D-MID designs with Altium Designer's new track editing features. You can click and drag to modify tracks or add new vertices, giving you more control and precision in your design process.
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When accessing the Constraint Manager from the schematic, it is now possible to choose and configure specific width constraints per layer for any PCB document in the same design project, and independently across layer stacks defined for a chosen board.
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You now have the ability to specify the 'Strip Length' and 'Pull Off Length' when defining a crimp-type cavity in the Wiring Diagram.
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3D-MID Design now includes the ability to select and drag multiple components on the substrate. This enhancement allows users to easily reposition multiple components simultaneously on the 3D substrate.
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The Single Layer PCB Support feature in Altium Designer allows users to create single-layer PCBs, with full integration in the Layer Stack Manager and related outputs.
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现在,可以通过新的对话框功能在约束管理器中汇总从原理图导入的值,以更加直观的方式将约束可视化。还可以在设计区中以蓝色显示导入的指令,从而与不同符号进行区分,并在属性面板中访问相应规则。支持在约束管理器中直接通过定向ECO传播从PCB创建xNet和xNet类,以简化PCB与原理图之间的同步工作。此外,针对双引脚网络选定Custom拓扑结构后,即可自动将其引脚作为节点添加到拓扑结构编辑区域,以便于选定建议的xSignals。
您可以在连接的Altium 365 Workspace中轻松创建、上传、编辑并复用Harness Wiring Diagram和Harness Layout Drawing模板,以简化工作流程。此外,Altium Designer还通过在Wiring Diagram中纳入对象‘Type’字段以及在Layout Drawing中纳入标签和覆盖层,增强了对设计的控制,从而可以精确管理是否将其包含在BOM中。另外,现在可以向屏蔽对象分配一个库ID,以增强其组织性和可访问性。Altium Designer简化了导线颜色定义,可以在Wiring Diagram中使用单个颜色参数来反映二次和三次配色,从而提高了导线的可见性和清晰度。在引入导线对象的‘Include Cut’参数后,您可以控制是否将其包含在Harness Draftsman文档的Wiring List中。
您现在可以在单次安装中选择使用最新ODB++ v.8.1或旧版v.7.0格式。您可以集体或单独地为所有已定义变量生成数据,从而简化工作流程。此外,通过整合各种层子类型和支持区域文件,它还简化了柔性/刚柔结合板的制造难度。
为了便于及早检测到封装镜像,当使用键盘快捷键进行元件或Room翻转以添加安全层时,警告对话框内的选项通常会默认为‘No’。此外,在PCB Health Check Monitor的Components部分,还新添加了一个‘Components with Mirrored Footprints’检查选项,用于检测已放置元件封装与PCB设计区之间的引脚变化情况,以及相关源库中的相应封装。另外,还对‘Update From PCB Libraries’工具进行了功能增强,以检测所有层内位号标识符和三维主体的变化情况,并在Properties选项卡上列出差异。
当您将宽度值输入顶部栅格区域的单个单元格后,该宽度值将自动传播到所有相应的宽度或间距字段。此外,当在原理图中开展工作时,将指示Constraint Manager中定义的约束与源原理图中通过设计指令指定的约束之间的同步状态。
您现在可以使用属性面板中新“Obey Rules”选项,针对已放置的多边形铺铜删除小于指定宽度的颈部。此外,当在“Push Obstacles”模式下移动元件时,Altium Designer 现在会遵守用户为元件选择边界框定义的几何形状。
元件报废年限参数的实际值将会准确显示在SiliconExpert数据的所有实例中,确保了您设计过程中的清晰度和精确度。另外,我们还添加了对SiliconExpert合规性数据表单的引用支持,提升了可访问性和可用性。在将数据库同步到工作区元件时,我们还支持最新的Microsoft Access Database文件格式。
对于Pro版和Enterprise版订阅,Altium Designer中的PCB CoDesign功能将确保多名团队成员能够同时处理一个项目,以通过简化开发流程,提高测试和迭代效率,如期完成项目,从而彻底改变了协同设计方式。此项功能包括一种类似于Git的版本控制方法,以确保协同人员能够同时访问同一项目,将更改提交至主分支,并使用Commenting and Tasks功能在电路板上进行工作分配。将会以通知的形式提醒团队成员进行提交,通过Compare and Merge面板显示设计差异,并按颜色编码提供反馈。当发生冲突时,例如多名设计人员重复更改,您可以根据需要自行选择保留本地更改,或者接受最新提交的远程更改,从而确保顺利开展协同设计工作。
在将OrCAD和Allegro设计文件导入Altium Designer时,进行了关键性的改进和修复。这包括对自定义端口连接器的支持、准确的标题块参数处理、元件填充颜色保留以及精确的设计文件导入,从而确保您的设计过程无缝进行。
PCB 的剖面图功能为您的设计提供了前所未有的精确洞察,揭示了 PCB 布局和结构中通常不可见的细节。当处理密集和复杂的 PCB 时,剖面视图可以显示 PCB 中的细节。通过控制平面的放置和颜色,您可以轻松查看所有元件,甚至是隐藏在较大元件或机械零部件下的较小 SMD 元器件。
我们添加了对电压和电流受控源、函数信号源和可变无源器件的支持,以在进行交流分析时对电压、功率和电流输出变量进行分析。此功能非常适合音频项目、通信设计等设计类型。此外,我们还添加了对多位ADC和ROM PSPICE数字模型基元及其时序模型的支持。
进行实时跟踪时,操作将主动跟随光标,直接向您展示通往最终导线目的地的路径。从而确保您能够在接线图中更加有效地追踪数据。接线图对象此时将与文档捕捉栅格同步,以将接线图统一性提升至一个新的水平。
此版本的 Altium Designer 支持更多 PSpice 数字模型基元。我们添加了对 PINDLY 和 CONSTRAINT PSpice 数字行为模型基元的支持,以及对 DIGERRDEFAULT 选项的支持。
这个新的 PCB 功能允许您从视图配置面板加载存储的视图配置文件。此外,在使用新的统一 Gerber/Gerber X2 对话框时,现在还可以更改 Gerber Board Profile 图层的名称。
只需几次点击,即可按照您的需求塑造焊盘形状。您现在可以通过扩展的多样性焊盘形状,针对具有Rounded Rectangle或新Chamfered Rectangle形状的选定焊盘转角,进行倒角自定义。
长期以来,Manufacturer Part Search面板一直是众多用户的元件源。本次发布对其进行了改进,以确保可在其库中更加轻松地使用元件。因此,您可以将更多时间花在开发上而不是流程上!