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Version 14.3.20

Build: 54863 Date: 30 November 2015

8987	When using the Create Primitives From Board Shape command's Route Tool Outline option, you can now also select the Include Cutouts option to simulate tool paths that contour board cutout edges (BC:5185).
8988	Arcs export as OutputJob file correctly for IDF (BC:4541).
8990	The import of complex arc shapes from AutoCAD has been improved.
9572	An issue where arcs were sometimes flipped when a DWG file was imported into a PCB, has been resolved.

Version 14.3.19

Build: 51423 Date: 6 October 2015

6285	Error Message no longer occurs when Step-file are embedded to the PCB-document.
6533	Resolved an issue for Preview in Print Job where selecting multiple PCB or Schematic documents caused Access Violation or empty preview.
6585	Resolved an issue with Altium Designer hanging when attempting to import large Allegro design data.
6913	Resolved an issue where DXP.EXE stopped when trying to configure outputs in AD 14.3.17 for some projects created in AD 15.0.
6961	Resolved an issue where a new project being created from a template would point to the wrong OutputJob file.
7386	Exception no longer occurs when choosing PCB font style in VariantManager (BC:4664).
7487	PCB exception while re-building a net to an arc center point in a specific design no longer occurs.
7488	Issues with opening older Protel/Altium designs have been resolved.

Version 14.3.18

Build: 45973 Date: 30 June 2015

6328	Resolved an issue when Pad names were incorrect and Net information was missing in ASCII file after PADS import.
6580	Fixed several issues with pre-defined stackups in layer stack manager.
6582	DRC units window has variable size now.
6604	AVS 1.1 is now supported by Altium Designer 14.3.
6330	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.
6332	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.
6333	Error after trying to generate A4-size for PCB has been resolved.
6334	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).
6526	Issue with Schematic compiler producing intermittent crashes when compiling integrated library has been resolved
6534	SimView.DLL access violation error no longer occurs while simulating Mixed Sim.
6535	Allegro importer does not crash anymore on large designs.
6586	Resolved an issue with the BGA "Escape Routes" Fanout Feature whereby traces were added to the top layer only, and vias were placed, but there were no escape routes.

Version 14.3.17

Build: 42447 Date: 31 March 2015

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.

Version 14.3.16

Build:37051 Date: 16 December 2014

4233	Changing PCB layer names could result in layer-related lists populating incorrectly and certain outputs not generating correctly, this has been fixed.
4235	Improved performance of selection and zooming in Schematic in comparison with 14.3
4236	STEP models from Inventor 2014 are now loaded without errors
4237	Class generation settings are now stored for device sheets (BC:3840)
4238	An AV could occur while placing a pin in a schematic library and pressing Esc to quit the command, this no longer happens.
4239	With a specific combination of preferences, placing a component from the schematic libraries panel could cause Altium Designer to crash, this no longer occurs.
4380	Performing a release after file-less editing an Item in the Planned state, no longer fails with the error (BC:4677, BC:4870).

Version 14.3.15

Build:35511 Date: 02 October 2014

3550	The BomDoc now correctly includes all of the defined solutions.
3656	Users without Admin permissions can now log into a Vault when there is no TC2 configuration defined.
3730	Multi-selection in the Variant Management dialog followed by an editing action no longer causes occasional exceptions.
3496	The PCB Hole Size Editor now correctly includes blind and buried layer pairs in the list of holes to be drilled.
3503	Vault login now supports including a protocol prefix, such as http.
3555	Updating a PCB footprint from a library now correctly retains all objects and only updates modified objects.
3589	Comments can now be added to a newly created managed project via the Comments panel.
3599	If a managed project had a space character in the name, it could not be opened on a remote PC. This fix allows new projects to be created and opened with spaces in their names, it does not support opening an existing space-in-name project.
3718	Opening a large CmpLib via file-less editing no longer causes an overflow error.
3731	OpenBus Ports can now be correctly linked to in an OpenBus document (BC:4669).
3372	When a multi-part component is varied, each part in the component now retains the same part in the new component.
3426	The designer can now decide if parameter values come the database components, or the variant management dialog.
3714	Generating a Pick and Place file from a variant no longer results in the duplication of Alternate Parts.
3756	Setting a component to Fitted via the right-click menu in the Variant Management dialog now functions correctly.
3855	Generating ODB++ after running Remove Unused Pads on a design with blind vias, no longer causes the application to crash.

Version 14.3.14

Build:34663 Date: 25 August 2014

3161	If a design which uses ComponentLink parameters is PDF'ed with the Include Component Parameters option enabled, you can now click on the link in the PDF to open the referenced document.
3616	Comments are no longer posted with the wrong author name.
3297	New Project dialog no longer prefixes each file with the project name, when the Create Project Folder option is enabled.
3298	Switching a component from Alternate Part to Not Fitted now correctly clears the component parameters.
3371	Creating a polygon from the Board Outline in the Polygon Manager no longer causes an exception.
3488	When a copied polygon is pasted, it now retains the pour state of the original polygon.
3516	In certain situations, changes made in the Parameter Manager were not applied to all objects, this has been resolved.
2551	Generating a BOM from an Outjob now retains the Excel template formatting.
3200	A schematic auto-junction at a 4-way + junction is now retained when a drag occurs.
3209	An exception no longer occurs when the Class Generator is used to create a component class.
3247	The Variant Manager now supports changing the order of variants.
3254	Parameters varied in an Alternate Part can now be restored to the original values in the Alternate Part.
3365	Alternate Parts no longer produce schematic compiler warnings stating that multiple pins are connected.
3368	Alternate Parts now show correctly as fitted in the assembly drawing.
3374	The number of clicks required to choose an alternate part has been reduced.
3376	Hatched polygons now switch to the unpoured state correctly.
3382	Pick and place data generated from a variant now displays the correct component data (BC:4344).
3383	Creation of components with identical names in a Schematic library is now prevented.
3384	Alternate parts now display the correct layer information in the BOM.
3413	Random crashes no longer occur when working in the PCB Panel.
3458	Performance while deleting schematic wire segments has been improved.
3466	Document Insight now works for all schematic documents in the project.
3467	The Include not fitted components BOM option now works correctly.
3479	The Comment is now displayed correctly in the BOM for a component that has varied parameters.
3480	ECO no longer detects unmatched nets for alternate components.
3508	The order of variants can be changed by clicking and dragging the column header, this new order is retained between edit sessions.
3509	Comment is now displayed correctly in an Assembly drawing for a varied component.
3517	The values for multiple variant parameters can now be edited in a single editing action.
3549	An Out of Resource error no longer occurs when printing a schematic document with an embedded Excel sheet.

Version 14.3.13

Build:34012 Date: 09 July 2014

Layer Stack Manager could be started now if .Net 4.5 is not installed

Version 14.3.12

Build:33957 Date: 01 July 2014

3386	Invalid pointer error fixed in cmplib editor when working with component libraries created in older versions
3237	Fixed error where Objects were accessed after being destroyed when working with the Filter panel
3302	Resolved application error on Windows XP when a PCB was reopened during Altium Designer start up
3373	Alternate part information no longer erased when original library is not accessible anymore
3378	Manually adding a Vault in the Preferences dialog would sometimes causes an invalid handle error, this no no longer occurs
3284	Select Next command could cause a crash in certain conditions, this has been resolved
3355	Variant Management dialog, Set Selected As Alternate no longer causes an error
3358	Footprint changes done through the Footprint Manager are now preserved
3454	Errors caused by the XSpice Model Wizards have been resolved

Version 14.3.11

Build:33708 Date: 13 June 2014

3241	Exception no longer happens when copy/pasting component in cmplib editor.
3280	Selecting an object in the PCB workspace now correctly selects that object in the PCB panel (Nets mode).
3296	Alternate parts are no longer removed when opening an older design that includes variants.
3301	Model and parameter inheritance in CmpLib files is now correctly handled when opening an older version CmpLib in AD14.3.
3273	Handling of duplicate UIDs has been strengthened, to ensure that the compiled project correctly synchronizes with the PCB.
3304	Editing a Part Choice List with insufficient rights no longer causes an exception.

Version 14.3.10

Build:33625 Date: 4 June 2014

3219	PCB Release process now continues correctly when non project documents are encountered.
3221	Component variant parameters can now be changed back to their original values.
3222	BOM documents can now update alternate variant components from database parameters.
3234	Schematic connection highlighting no longer cause incorrect results after deleting wire segments.
3244	The polygon pour order is now used correctly when rebuilding polygons. BC:4283
3245	Varied components can now be restored to their original Fitted state.
3249	PCB Design View layer visibility is now working correctly.
3256	PCB string formatting issues when pasting from MS Excel documents has been fixed.
3278	Polygon Pours now use the correct clearance rule values when rebuilding polygons.

Version 14.3.9

Build:33548 Date: 29 May 2014

1053	RS Components and Future Electronics Suppliers have been added as new extensions.
1113	STEP Export now supports folded state of the PCB design.
1290	Opening OutJob BOM report no longer generates "Could not convert variant of type" errors.
1510	New front end VHDL and Verilog compilers have been included in Altium Designer.
1583	Smart PDF paper sizes are now maintained regardless of Default Printer settings. BC:2009
1595	A problem in the Signal Integrity extension causing an access violation when parsing certain comment fields has been fixed.
1623	Objects are now pushed even if the object being moved has a violation. BC:1067
1628	PCB Polygons now pour correctly when remove necks setting is greater than Electrical clearance. BC:678
1631	Schematic Multi-Part components are now displayed using the Alpha Numeric Suffix preference in the Libraries and SCH Library Panels. BC:291
1632	P-CAD and PADS PCB Importer fixes incorrect component rotations.
1640	Schematic wire dragging has been greatly improved. BC:3216
1649	Altium Designer now supports file-less editing of vault data. Right-click on Item in vault to edit model, component or managed sheet.
1650	Vaults panel right-click menu enhanced to support logical behavior throughout the panel, for example right-click in search results to place, or add to content cart.
1661	Generate Board Edge Rout Paths option (NC Drill Setup dialog) now supports complex and curved board shapes. BC:821 BC:705
1696	Solder and Paste Masks are now rendered correctly with Embedded Board Arrays. BC:3790
1702	Variants now support the ability to specify a different (alternate) component. BC:1921
1704	ActiveBOM document memory management has been improved.
1835	Schematic wire segments can now be individually deleted. BC:829 BC:3410 BC:1501 BC:1223
1853	PADS Logic Importer has been updated. Fixes to Port Sizes and Designator naming.
1871	Via Shielding tool has been added. Tools>>Via Stitching/Shielding>>Add Shielding to Net.
1873	Unused Pad Removal tool has been added. Tools>>Remove Unused Pad Shapes.
1875	Polygon Pour thermal connections now correctly connect to the corners of pads, rather than the center.
1876	PCB Interactive Length Tuning tool (and gauge) has been improved and patterns can now be modified after placement.
1877	PCB track chamfering has been added. Tools>>Convert>>Convert Selected Tracks to Chamfered Path.
1880	Differential Pair rule now displays metric values correctly for Gap values.
1881	Moving Rooms has been greatly improved.
1884	PADS Importer has been improved and supports version 9.5 files.
1885	PCB object selection popup can now be disabled in PCB Preferences. Pressing TAB will cycle through overlapping objects.
1886	PCB component placement now uses the Polar Grid to allow automatic rotation to the origin of the grid.
1889	Memory leaks while debugging discrete CPUs have been fixed.
1895	PCB Nets Panel has been updated with Min, Max and Estimated Length columns and uses color coding (green, yellow, red) to indicate range values.
1897	Moving Vias with connected tracks has been improved.
1899	Refactor clearance rule into grid form.
1901	Now the used part of the via has been taken into account when calculating the routed length of net.
1903	PCB Teardrop tool has been improved providing more control over generated teardrop shapes.
1906	Interactive Routing now supports automatic neck down while routing through rooms.
1915	IPC-7351B-Compliant IPC Wizard added packages: CAPAE, DFN, LGA, PQFN, PSON, SODFL, SOF, SON, SOTFL.
1921	ActiveBOM documents now support Variants and includes a Variants toolbar.
1927	CmpLib editor has been extensively updated to improve usability & release process, including: simplified presentation with column-based filtering, grouping, horizontal scrolling, multi-select, drag and drop models from Vault, and right-click model editing.
1928	Â± character is now included in PDFs for all language regions.
1933	Schematic text drawing of Japanese characters has been improved.
1943	Top and bottom paste masks are displayed correctly in Layer Stack Table.
1946	Access violations associated with switching between Sch and SchLib documents and making library edits has been fixed through investigation of crash reports.
1955	ActiveBOM now supports components with different values but using same Design Item IDs.
1970	New PCB SMT Design Rule - "SMD Entry".
1973	Schematic Fonts can now be copied/pasted in the Inspector Panel.
1974	Schematic Power Objects now include Font property.
1975	Schematic Text Frames now support text margins.
1977	Schematic Update From Libraries now correctly ignores parameter changes that have been excluded from ECO.
1982	'PCB Density Map' can be displayed successfully in 2D Mode.
1994	PCB Component "Flipped On Layer" property has been added to Inspector, FSO and List Panels. BC:3864
2090	PCB Polygon Pour Vertices editing has been improved.
2111	PCB GDI support has been removed.
2120	Gerber output of octagonal pad shapes now accurately matches the PCB octagonal pad shapes.
2122	PCB Polygon Pour Shelving has been replaced with Unpoured. Commands added to Polygon menus and Polygon Manager dialog. Loading earlier version designs will change shelved polygons to unpoured state.
2123	PCB Clearance Rule introduces a new "minimum clearance matrix".
2142	Length tuning tolerance is now applied to the length of the longest scoped net target.
2150	Placing multiple Vias now retains the net names.
2151	Libraries panel now supports installing a Vault folder (or tree of folders) as a library, from which components can be browsed and placed.
2152	3D PCB Flex rendering has been improved.
2153	During Release to Vault process Project no longer asks to be saved.
2189	File>>New>>Project commands have been replaced with a New Project dialog.
2210	Schematic Update From Libraries now preserve Designator, Comment and Parameter locations if "Choose Component" is used.
2211	Loading time for components in the Libraries Panel has been significantly improved.
2237	PCB track dragging now preserves non-orthogonal angles.
2240	DirectX memory limits have been increased, improving stability for larger designs.
2247	3D PCB Variants now display correctly.
2249	PCB Object Class Explorer dialog now remembers column position and size.
2250	Compiling large Integrated Libraries no longer cause exception and out of memory errors.
2262	Schematic Text Frames no longer display invalid characters when empty. BC:3941
2281	Schematic .PNG and .SVG graphic images with transparency can now be printed/saved to PDF.
2294	Schematic Update From Library no longer changes justification/mirrored settings when preserving parameter positions.
2298	FPGA Project options have been updated to support Verilog Include Paths and Defines.
2315	PCB tracks and vias now default to drag mode regardless of selection state.
2230	PCB DRC uncoupled length check no longer reports false length calculation errors.
2338	PADS PCB Importer option "Do not translate hidden net names" has been fixed.
2343	Support for Altium web applications, such as Vault browsing, in Internet Explorer 11 has been improved.
2344	P-CAD and PADS Logic Schematic importers now resizes Port objects correctly.
2352	P-CAD PCB import now translates clearance rules into new clearance grid matrix.
2367	Performance when changing component state of variant "fitted/not fitted" on large opened designs has been greatly improved.
2373	It is now possible to change the lifecycle state of multiple Items in a single edit action.
2390	PCB Layer Stack Internal Layer Pairs setting can now be selected and used.
2392	Recursive folder deletion in Vault Explorer has been improved.
2394	BOM now supports including Vault Item revision and lifecycle state.
2405	Navigation preview in PCB Panel now works correctly in 3D view.
2412	Non Altium Designer documents that are stored in a Vault can now be opened in the appropriate editor directly from the Vaults panel.
2413	Additional columns added in the Vaults panel: Item section now includes Note column, and Where-used section now includes State column.
2414	Display state of Vaults panel now retained between Altium Designer sessions.
2417	Vault web interface has been upgraded, including new Where-Used and Children features and improved browsing capabilities.
2444	Octagonal Pad selection issue when x-size is smaller than y-size has been fixed.
2445	Using "=VariantName" parameter in expressions is now interpreted correctly.
2448	PADS PCB Importer has improved translation of Matched Length and Diff Pair rules.
2451	OpenBus Signal Manager retains settings when invoked from processor configurator dialog.
2480	PCB Teardrop tool has been improved providing more control over generated teardrop shapes.
2488	Schematic wire dragging has been improved when connecting to other wires. New Junction display and color settings and cursor warning symbol have been added.
2514	Schematic .png graphic images can now be rotated.
2515	Vaults panel Preview display mode now presents ComponentLink parameters intelligently, combining them to display as ComponentLink1Description = ComponentLink1URL in the parameter list.
2521	Browser-based Vault access substantially enhanced to include all of the browsing and searching functionality available in the Vaults panel, as well as a broad range of Vault management features.
2524	Libraries panel no longer changes the selected library when the Refresh command is used.
2532	Smart PDF and Printer Page setup dialog now includes a Quality setting for DPI (75, 150, 300 and 600).
2537	"Variants..." and "Choose Alternate Part" commands have been added to the right mouse popup menu, when Variants are selected.
2544	Schematic Rubber Stamp command now maintains component rotation and mirroring after initial placement.
2549	The PCB Board Outline area is no longer generated in output if the multi-layer or a mechanical layer is enabled.
2560	During interactive dragging of a wire end with multiple wires selected, all moving wire ends are displayed.
2570	Generic [ActiveBOM Document] can now be used as a source in Report Outputs job in an OutputJob file.
2575	Tiling documents and reopening Altium Designer no longer causes tiled blank space or access violations.
2579	Opening or compiling schematic documents could result in an access violation due to invalid expression references. This has been fixed through investigation of crash reports.
2580	Vaults panel, multiple selected Items can be moved to another folder using drag and drop.
2607	After generating a BOM, exporting to Excel, then closing the Excel BOM, Excel no longer remains running as a Process.
2616	Session validation cache added to the Vault and the Part Catalog.
2622	New Dragging options for selected and unselected vias/tracks have been added to the PCB Interactive Routing Preferences.
2631	Vault Explorer browsing control has been improved.
2639	Current Polygon editing style is now displayed on the Status bar during interactive polygon editing.
2645	"Retrieve Layer Colors" command now works correctly when setting up preferences for printing documents.
2651	"IsFree" function has been added to expression and scripting engine.
2670	The issue where the DXP menu would appear on all toolbars has been fixed.
2676	PCB Differential Pair routing now allows for proper corner exits.
2679	An exception that would occasionally occur during PCB collaboration has been resolved.
2680	PCB Inspector and List panels now display the layer order correctly for the Layer drop down.
2682	In Board Planning Mode, Move Board Vertices command has been replaced by Edit Board Shape command, which uses new polygon editing behaviors.
2692	Issue where Altium Designer would lose the project's SVN data, resulting in a project becoming unversioned, has been resolved.
2720	PCB special string .Application_BuildNumber now displays correct software version.
2768	Editing objects via the Inspector or List panel no longer causes the objects to de-select.
2786	PCB design objects can be locked via the right-click menu.
2827	Additions for new Jumper type component, including: automatic net name changes for Jumper pins, and new IsJumperComponent keyword added.
2832	Importing a specific PADS library no longer causes an exception.
2838	Smart PDF from schematic now supports Wingdings font. BC:4206
2841	Net name inheritance now occurs correctly when routing from a PCB fill object.
2842	To support new Jumper component type, new View Â» Jumper submenu added in PCB Editor.
2864	Application_BuildNumber special string added to the Schematic editor.
2868	Support for a new Jumper component Type added to the Schematic editor.
2869	Importing a specific Texas Instruments WEBENCH design no longer results in incorrect object placement (requires WEBENCH Altium Connector Extension).
2875	Board units now toggle correctly when Q shortcut is pressed in Board Planning Mode.
2905	Custom page sizes for PDF output can now be defined in the DXP>>Preferences>>System>>Printer Settings dialog.
2908	Schematic objects incorrectly associated with a union while placing and using the insert key has been fixed.
2921	The Pad property for "Hole Width" has been changed to "Hole Length" in the Inspector and List Panels.
2923	The word Width now spelt correctly in the Width Constraint design rule.
2927	Message displayed during update installation reworded to clarify what will happen, now says: Altium Designer must be closed to complete the update process. Close Altium Designer now?
2933	Altium Designer status bar now includes indicators to show state of memory and GDI resource usage.
2938	FPGA Signal Manager no longer causes an exception when the Export To Do Item button is clicked after selecting an Unmatched Signal and adding ports.
2976	Updating PCB from Vault based components no longer cause "Invalid or Deleted Item Revisions" error when the symbol name contains special characters.
2977	Schematic redraw speed has been improved when using large blanket objects.
2986	License Management view has been adjusted to show at least three licenses on displays with lower resolution screens.
3012	Variants now support parameter inheritance. BC:2232
3070	PCB multi-layer objects can now be properly filtered when in Single Layer Mode. BC:4008
3455	InViaShielding query keyword added, use this to scope an applicable polygon connect style design rule for shielding copper.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 14.2

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Version 14.2.5

Build: 32823 Date:5 May 2014

2085	A crash when database libraries experience connection problems while placing parts or generating BOM reports has been fixed.
2146	Access violations caused by PCB editing, routing and undo operations have been fixed through the investigation of crash reports.
2256	Pads are now generated correctly in Gerber files for flipped Embedded Board Arrays. BC:3639
2278	The "Flipped on Layer" option is no longer being set during ECO component placement due to default PCB primitive settings. BC:3796 BC:4024

Version 14.2.4

Build: 31871 Date:5 March 2014

1964	Grouping Vault Search results no longer causes an exception error.
2083	Variant values are now displayed correctly for Multi-Channel and Complex Hierarchy schematic projects. BC:3977
2104	The Preferences option in the Subversion update repository dialog now works correctly and no longer causes an exception error.
2106	PCB footprint names that use special characters (such as * or /), no longer cause footprint not found errors and other editing, browsing and synchronizing issues. BC:3952
2109	Rotating schematic .EMF graphic files no longer causes an exception error.

Version 14.2.3

Build: 31718 Date:19 February 2014

1151	Schematic drawing line object now supports "dash dotted" line style.
1152	Schematic Pin object now includes Line Width attribute for Symbols.
1279	Schematic arcs now always display correctly at different zoom levels.
1313	Schematic documents now render non english text correctly when saving between AD10 and AD14 formats.
1331	Box.Net publisher has been updated and now uploads files correctly.
1345	The "Create Primitives From Board Shape" command now correctly uses arcs instead of line segments.
1349	DBLib and SVNLib using MySQL will now attempt to reconnect automatically to the server after PC hibernation or lost connection. BC:2824 BC:1930
1357	Subversion commit comments now support quotation marks. BC:1661
1358	Subversion commit comments now properly support different language input text. BC:2133
1363	Subversion 1.8 support has been added. This also includes support for the new working folder format, as well as updating the built-in Subversion Client to version 1.8.4. BC:3193
1392	OrCAD Capture export now correctly handles Power, GND and test point objects.
1457	PCB Drill Table has been updated to include new Text Alignment and Column Width settings (available from the right-click menu).
1458	Schematic now supports vector graphic images (.wmf and .svg).
1459	PCB Polygon repour speed has been significantly improved. Speed increase up to 20x depending on number and complexity of polygons.
1478	There is no longer a hang when running the automatic loop removal tool.
1482	PCB footprint primitives are no longer removed from the footprint during interactive routing.
1484	Loop removal will no longer remove incorrect track.
1485	PCB Polygon Pour quality has been improved when using hatched style and polygon cutouts.
1486	PCB Design Rule dialog will now grey out disabled rules making it easier to distinguish between enabled and disabled rules.
1516	The PCB Library Report can now support non english characters.
1529	Schematic documents now render text correctly when using non english language system settings.
1531	Smart PDF now supports an option to include "Global Bookmarks for Components and Nets".
1547	PCB Copy Room Formats command will no longer copy the board region.
1550	PADS Library importer has been updated to fix specific cases where components were not created.
1551	DxDesigner importer has been updated to fix connection issues with off grid objects.
1555	PCB Via Stitching has been improved and will now properly use the clearance rule settings.
1579	Schematic Formatting Toolbar can now change text font and size settings.
1580	STEP model clearance errors between top and bottom layers has been fixed.
1581	Selecting PCB components in Single Layer Mode will now only select components which are on that layer. BC:3545 BC:997
1582	Schematic directives no longer produce false error reports when single documents are compiled.
1584	The PCB Printout Properties dialog now opens correctly even if the PCB is not the top document window.
1585	Use of the backslash character (\) in an Output Job container file name no longer inserts an underscore character (_).
1586	The PCB Drill Table is now correctly re-positioned when using the Move»Move Selection by X,Y command.
1587	Scripts using SchServer.RobotManager.SendMessage can now be run successfully,
1588	PCB Undo now works correctly when primitives are deleted from a component.
1594	The PCB "Update Free Primitives From Component Pads" command no longer removes vias from their nets.
1601	The Locked attribute is no longer updated when changing the Pad or Via test point settings. BC:3758
1604	Deselecting the Preview top - bottom layer command for a drill table, will no longer cause an Access Violation.
1608	PCB polygon thermal relief calculation causing incorrect DRC violations in some situations has been fixed.
1612	IDF Export has been updated to fix a hang when exporting from specific files.
1616	The Libraries Panel now remembers the layout when the application is restarted.
1617	There is no longer a discrepancy in the display of top and bottom SM layers when opacity is set to 50%.
1618	Smart PDF now displays the correct component parameters when using Variants. BC:2517 BC:3201
1619	BOM generation now supports variant supplier and supplier part number parameters. BC:3222
1620	Variants now support the .COMMENT and .REFDES special fields. BC:2083
1624	The Schematic "Update From Libraries" command has been updated. The "Preserve Parameter locations" option now works correctly and a new option "Preserve parameter visibility" has been added. BC:59 BC:839
1626	Automatic adjustments to track end-points when moving a selected track can now be reliably undone using the Undo feature. BC:431
1627	The Schematic "Break Wire" command now works with wires that have smallest width setting. BC:829
1630	Soldermask now correctly remains as defined for regions and polygons after saving and reloading.
1636	Net Antennas with a terminating via are now correctly detected by the DRC. BC:1491
1647	Chinese and Russian text is now correctly encoded when exporting a Schematic to DXF.
1652	Via Stitching by constrained area no longer causes shorts with polygons on internal layers.
1662	The issue of incorrect From-To lengths has been partially resolved. Length evaluation no longer counts primitives twice when modifying an existing net. Note: Incorrect evaluation of a complex signal path between points could still occur. BC:441
1664	The Schematic Library Parameter Manager now displays selected pins when "Selected Objects Only" option is enabled. BC:875
1665	The query InFromToClass will return all primitives in the from-to, and will no longer miss track segments. BC:1229
1668	Vault now supports batch download of selected items.
1697	There is no longer an Access Violation when generating a Gerber from a PCB containing an active drill table.
1700	The legend in a generated Drill Drawing now works correctly when using Characters for the .Legend symbols. BC:2929
1701	FPGA to PCB Project Wizard now uses installed FPGA integrated libraries to correctly place schematic symbols in generated PCB project.
1706	DXF Exporter now correctly supports slot holes (zero line width and donut), and square holes.
1711	Debugging embedded project targeting discrete CPU no longer causes a crash on exit.
1714	There is no longer an error when using the parameter "=VariantName" as the folder name in an Output Job file. BC:3826
1836	An issue with the Mixed Simulation engine failing to create the correct netlist has been resolved.
1837	There is no longer an issue when exporting files for route using SPECCTRA. BC:3833
1849	There is no longer an Access Violation when printing a schematic containing a large graphic image.
1850	IDF Exporter has been fixed to resolve the issue with duplicated board outlines. BC:3696
1857	The Layer Stack Manager dialog now correctly opens in active display space, in accordance with monitor configuration.
1874	The "ssl_error_unsafe_negotiation" error no longer occurs when opening URLs inside Altium Designer.
1911	There is no longer a crash in Supplier_TME when closing Altium Designer.
1913	An access violation caused by an undo operation in PCB has been fixed through the investigation of a crash report.
1934	The correct board height is now used when exporting to STEP.
1936	An access violation associated with importing preference files has been fixed.
1944	Version 6.3 and 6.5 Eagle files can now be successfully imported to Altium Designer without error or Access Violations being generated.
1945	There is no longer a crash when accessing SchServer.RobotManager.SendMessage through a script.
1947	The graphical preview of the schematic part is once again available when accessing the Port Map tab for a Sim Model.
1948	Parameters with spaces in their names can now be used indirectly through a part's Comment field. BC:1129
1954	Issues with the import of EAGLE files have been fixed. EAGLE frames have been implemented, the un-named sheets issue addressed, and schematic loading for version 6.5.0 also resolved.
1961	The version number is now correctly checked for the Lattice Diamond toolchain.
1962	There is no longer an Access Violation when clicking on All Folders after an initial Vault search.
1963	Vias are no longer removed from existing Via Stitch objects when cancelling the Via Stitch by Area command.
1965	A crash with the SCH List panel when changing scope is now resolved.
1967	TMDS33 constraint for Xilinx Transition Minimized Differential Signaling IO standard is correctly translated to UCF TMDS_33 value.
1968	CoreGenerator targeting Xilinx devices now correctly generates the FIFO memories for data widths other than multiples of 8.
1981	Editing the properties of a component from the SCH Library panel no longer causes the location of that component to change in the panel's listing of components.
1985	The layer for a placed via can no longer be changed through the PCB List panel.
1988	The PCB Signal Integrity design rules are now analyzed by the Signal Integrity extension.
1991	An issue with incorrect library selection in the Libraries panel has been resolved. The library selected rather than the one under the cursor is now correctly used. BC:2868 BC:3079
1993	An issue whereby the "Flipped on Layer" option was being erroneously set during component placement, has been resolved. BC:3796 BC:3843
1996	The Process Flow after successful synthesis is no longer reset when performing a manual refresh (F5).
1998	FPGA build status in Devices View is correctly updated when Altera Synthesizer is used.
2067	A new FPGA compiler option has been added to the FPGA General Preferences to "Clear compiler output messages".
2070	FPGA projects are now linked properly to PCB projects when components are placed from the Vault.
2079	Embedded extension adds support for TI Stellaris and NXP LPC2000 families of discrete microcontrollers.
2080	Cortex-M3-based Stellaris Support extension enables programming and debugging for Texas Instruments Stellaris family of microcontrollers.
2081	ARM7-based LPC2000 Support extension adds programming and debugging for NXP LPC2000 seriesdiscrete microcontrollers.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 14.1

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Version 14.1.5

Build:30772 Date:5 December 2013

1111	PCB object transparency levels are now displayed correctly.
1281	AVS and PVS now support prefixed wildcard searches.
1282	The graphical selection issue with the Layer Stack Table has been fixed.
1285	The slow editing performance when selecting pins in the Schematic Library Editor has been fixed.
1291	An access violation with the Silk to Board Region DRC check has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
1292	The dielectric layers have been removed from Layers drop down list in the PCB inspector and PCB list panel.
1298	A "memory error" when opening the Layer Stack Manager dialog has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
1299	Solder Mask expansion now updates correctly when updating a footprint from a PCB library. BugCrunch #3493.
1301	An access violation when Board Regions do not have a defined layer stack has been fixed through the investigation of a crash report.
1304	PCB Collaborate, Compare & Merge panel is now showing / matching layers correctly.
1314	The differential pair rule width now displays "N/A" instead of "0" when mixed widths are defined.
1315	PCB Polygons can now be placed on solder mask layers.
1318	Mixed Sim and SIMetrix no longer cause exception errors if models not found or other schematic problems encountered. Mixed Simulation extension update v1.1.0.30712. SIMetrix/SIMPLIS Interface extension update v1.01.30765.
1319	TME Supplier search has been improved to support different currency selection.
1322	PCB net name and pad number display issues have been resolved.
1323	STM32 Write to Flash dialog is enabled now.
1328	An access violation in Core3D.dll has been fixed through investigation of a crash report.
1334	Schematic editor local language resource files have been updated.
1341	Xilinx Spartan 3AN internal flash programming is working correctly now.
1342	The slow performance issue with some designs when moving PCB components has been fixed.
1350	The "Drill symbol limit exceeded, switching to letter generation" message is now displayed in the Messages Panel instead of a popup dialog. BugCrunch #652.
1365	PCB split planes no longer lose their net assignments when opening and closing the Layer Stack Manager dialog. BugCrunch #3571.
1385	An issue with DRC Report that affected some boards resulting in additional error counts has been fixed.
1386	The PCB Width rule now correctly calculates the impedance-driven width value.
1392	OrCAD Capture export now correctly handles Power, GND and test point objects.
1395	DXF/DWG Export from an OutJob no longer causes an exception error.
1402	The Release Manager no longer causes an access violation when releasing footprint models to AVS.
1403	IDF export now associates the correct component footprints when using Integrated Libraries.
1406	P-CAD and PADS importers have been updated to fix a crash or lockup with some files.
1407	An access violation when editing union objects has been fixed through investigation of a crash report.
1410	Internal Plane layers are now added correctly to the design when placing snippets or pasting internal plane objects.
1414	ODB++ Export no longer produces a crash when using embedded components.
1419	DXF/DWG Export has been updated to fix a layer mapping problem with arcs.
1429	DXF/DWG Import no longer causes an exception error when "Paper" option is selected.
1433	Step Model cache handling has been improved and crashes associated with "Cannot load 3D model from file" errors have been fixed. BugCrunch #2733.
1434	Hyperlynx export now supports 6 digit precision. BugCrunch #2899.
1479	Generated Pick and Place files now ignore Design View objects.
1487	The Copy Room Formats command now moves objects to the correct layers. BugCrunch #3566.
1512	Mirrored Design Views now generate pad objects in outputs.
1515	Camtastic "File»Export»Export to PCB" command no longer generates an exception error. BugCrunch #3556.
1523	An offline version of the Altium Installer is now available for Altium Designer 14.1. More Information
1524	FPGA Synthesis options panel correctly shows all options for Altera Quartus synthesizer.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 14.0

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Version 14.0.9

Build:30380 Date: 21 October 2013

872	Diff Pairs now use the Diff Pair Gap Rule instead of the Clearance Rule.
889	When starting a Diff Pair route it now picks up the correct track widths.
890	The initial gathering of traces in the differential pair router has been improved.
895	Connection lines never get dimmed if "Show All Connections in Single Layer Mode" is on.
924	NanoBoard 3000 firmware update is now working correctly.
962	The PCB Drill Table can no longer be selected or edited when the Drill Drawing layer is hidden.
970	The 'L' shortcut key to change PCB routing layers is now working correctly.
988	The "File In Previous Format" report is no longer added to the PCB Project when opening older files.
989	PCB DRC Reports now display correctly when using medium sized (125%) fonts.
990	The PCB DRC dialog now opens correctly when using medium sized (125%) fonts.
1002	PCB Polygon Pour "Remove Islands Less Than" threshold no longer rounds to nearest whole number.
1022	PCB Polygon Pours now follow the Min conductor width settings correctly.
1025	IPC Footprint Wizard QFN and BGA silkscreen and sizing issues have been fixed. View BugCrunch report #2682.
1133	STEP Export now allows Polygon Pours to be shelved.
1192	ODB++ now exports Drill Pairs correctly regardless of the defined layer order. View BugCrunch report #1011.
1207	Film Size checks are now ignored when generating Gerber files and using the "Separate file per layer" Batch Mode option.
1214	A new option "Snap to Arc Centers" has been added to the PCB Board Options dialog. View BugCrunch report #1512.
1418	Retrieving Supply Chain information from the Part Catalog has been fixed.
1648	Clicking on Blog entries within the Home Page no longer opens a blank document.
1671	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed incorrect Port orientations.
1767	Schematic Library loading issues with some files have been fixed.
1834	Schematic Library saving issues with some files has been fixed.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 13.3

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Version 13.3

Date: 13 Jun 2013

System Components: Altium Designer Base

339	Fixed memory leak leading to application crash with "runtime error 216" while debugging embedded code.
1302	Searching Solutions in Vault and ActiveBOM now uses the Keywords defined in Supplier Preferences.
1361	The Supplier Search dialogs no longer list currencies twice.
1400	The File in Previous Format html report now uses the correct document tab name.
1408	ActiveBOM Production Quantity no longer looses it's focus when typing values.
1413	The Design>>Update ECO process now continues to executes all valid changes regardless if an error is found.
1416	A crash that could occur while matching items within the Item Manager has been resolved.
1417	Floating Panels no longer disappear when File>>Import command is used in PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #2640.
1420	Expressions can now be used to define output folder names in OutJobs.
1424	BOM Supplier Unit Price is no longer rounded to 2 digits.
1425	ActiveBOM Supply Risk is now updated correctly when Production Quantity is changed.
1454	A crash when removing or renaming documents in a project has been resolved.
1456	OutJob filenames are now generated correctly when using expressions that contain "." characters. View BugCrunch report #2892.
1457	Variant support has been added for ActiveBOM documents in OutJob.
1461	ActiveBOM solutions are now ranked automatically (if no ranking exists) based on order of existing supplier links contained within schematic components.
1463	ActiveBOM now supports currency selection.
1465	ActiveBOM custom solution prices have been increased from 3 to 5 decimal places.
1479	ActiveBOM actual pricing is now calculated correctly when item quantity is below the minimum quantity price.
1494	SUPPORTcenter link in License Management page now opens Support section in AltiumLive.
1499	ActiveBOM is no longer case sensitive when matching Supplier Names in supplier links.
1500	DBLib column visibility and grouping is now remembered when application is closed. View BugCrunch report #3045.
1501	Schematic URL paths and links to directories now open correctly.
1506	Releasing PCB Projects to a Vault now works correctly and does not produce incorrect missing files errors.
1522	ActiveBOM now correctly groups items when updating and Refresh.
1528	ActiveBOM now allows deletion of invalid auto generated solutions.
1535	BOM reports are now being updated correctly when using database parameters.
1581	OutJob now supports the 'Do not Include any output folder' option for Release Managed Folder Structure.
1583	'OutputType' parameter has been added to OutJob expressions.
1594	OutJob now includes both the "Custom prefix_[OutputType]" and "Custom Folder Name" options for Folder Structure Containers
1598	Opening files (referencing file://) and HTML reports (containing special characters) now open correctly within the internal browser.

System Components: Data Management

423	Altium Vault Properties dialog now displays license details.
1023	Vault SimModels have been extended to support Simetrix/Simplis models.
1517	Vault search results are now displayed correctly if order of columns have been changed.
1546	Placing managed sheets from a Vault now uses the correct revision.

System Components: Schematic System

1362	Additional styles for Power Ground, Earth and Bar have been added to the Power object in the schematic editor. View BugCrunch report #2246.
1502	Schematic "out of resources" error has been fixed through the investigation of crash reports.
1503	Schematic now supports Unicode text allowing any combination of characters regardless of current locale.
1524	The focus now goes to the Name control when opening the Schematic Port properties dialog. View BugCrunch report #2980.
1546	Placing managed sheets from a Vault now uses the correct revision.

System Components: PCB System

906	Initiating the Differential Pair Routing command in PCB no longer highlights only differential pairs.
1334	Room boundaries are now displayed correctly when they contain arc segments.
1419	PCB dimension objects are now loaded correctly when using Hungarian regional settings. View BugCrunch report #2885.
1405	The PCB display mode no longer changes when unshelving polygons.
1455	Embedded Board Array no longer swaps the column and rows when generating output.
1470	The arc center point is now included as a movable hot spot when moving arcs in the PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #1512.
1481	When modifying a PCB document the slow updating of Power Planes Connections has been fixed.
1483	PCB expression that use aggregate functions no longer cause "Incorrect definition error".
1484	A crash when saving Show Top Positive option in PCB View Configurations has been resolved.
1486	Fixed slow analyzing nets issue when synchronizing PCB in some situations.
1489	Drill Tables are now displayed correctly in the PCB List Panel.
1516	Changing the Drill Table defaults no longer causes an access violation.

System Components: Soft Design System

384	FPGA_PCI_CLAMP constraint is correctly generated for Altera devices.
1508	Unknown Status code error upon startup with DT05 and other FTDI based dongles connected has been fixed. View BugCrunch report #2674.

System Components: Soft Design Support

383	Core Generator now accepts hex memory images larger than 256 kB.

System Components: Altium Designer Localization

1536	Traditional Chinese localization of Altium Designer has been updated.

System Components: Altium Designer Support

1485	Internet connection errors due to firewall or SSL have been fixed.

Importers and Exporters: Importer_Accel

1538	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Can now optionally generate netlabels for hidden net names.

Importers and Exporters: Importer - PADS

1431	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed incorrect Pin and Port orientations.
1435	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed Pin Designator and Name visibility.
1438	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed Footprint model not defined in schematic symbols.
1442	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed positioning of free text, component parameters and designators.
1445	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed polygon fill drawing.
1446	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed Power Port and Net label placement.
1451	PADS Logic Importer : Fixed designator, parameter and text string fonts.
1538	PADS Logic Importer : Can now optionally generate netlabels for hidden net names.

Importers and Exporters: Importer - PCAD ASCII

1433	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Fixed incorrect model names.
1436	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Fixed wire and component primitive widths.
1437	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Fixed text that is inserted into Description field.
1444	P-CAD Schematic Importer : No longer incorrectly changes the schematic grid settings.
1450	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Fixed polygon fill colors.
1452	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Fixed designator, parameter and text string fonts.
1538	P-CAD Schematic Importer : Can now optionally generate netlabels for hidden net names.

Output Generators: Printer - PCB

1387	Design Views now print correctly when the Mirror option is enabled in the Printout Options dialog.
1458	The .legend is now generated correctly when used with an Embedded Board Array. View BugCrunch report #2924.
1475	Design Views that are disabled are no longer included in the printable area for Fit to Page printouts.
1476	Printing Design Views now print correctly if the top layer is removed from the printout.
1478	Variant Markers are no longer offset when scaled Design Views are printed. View BugCrunch report #2982.
1621	Full arcs are now printed correctly with mirrored Design Views.

Output Generators: Output - Simple BOM

1456	OutJob filenames are now generated correctly when using expressions that contain "." characters. View BugCrunch report #2892.

Output Generators: Output - ERC

1456	OutJob filenames are now generated correctly when using expressions that contain "." characters. View BugCrunch report #2892.

Output Generators: Output - NC - Drill

1471	NC Drill output generation now ignores placed Design Views.

Output Generators: Output - Testpoint

1471	Testpoint output generation now ignores placed Design Views.

Data Management Packages: Supplier - Farnell

1607	ActiveBOM currency prices for Farnell solutions are now calculated correctly.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 13.2

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Version 13.2

Date: 10 May 2013

System Components: Data Management

380	Searching facility in the vault explorer has been enhanced to facilitate the narrowing down of keyword based search results.
568	The enabled state of connected vaults is now properly taken into account across the system.
571	It is now possible to drag and drop components from the vault explorer onto a schematic sheet.
614	The CmpLib Editor user interface has been improved.
617	The CmpLib editor user interface has been improved with additional editing functions.
668	Lifecycle definition and revision naming schemes can now be modified.
683	When creating cmplib files out of dblibs, the different tables activation statuses are now taken into account.
736	It is now easier to identify items that are out of date in a design or in a cmplib, and to update them to the latest revision.
747	Component definition checkboxes in cmplib editor are now properly taken into account when proceeding with the release of selected components.
753	The item manager now saves and reloads its settings and column sort order.
757	The item manager has now an Apply function which generate the necessary ECOs, executes them and then refreshes the item manager, allowing a steadier workflow.
824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.
845	The choose item revision dialog always displays all revisions appropriately.
860	The intermittent error "failed to move temporary files for revision [revision name]" while releasing footprints, symbols or components does not occur anymore.
861	It is now possible to download from the vault a selection of symbols, footprints and components as libraries.
864	A hang no longer occurs when creating items in a folder with the naming scheme that does not contain curly brackets.
872	Can now successfully opening .cmplib documents when naming scheme does not contain curly brackets.
900	The 'ISC ERROR' when accessing the AVS server license has been fixed.
901	Vault lifecycle definitions and revision schemes are now always visible regardless of system login rights.
904	No error occur when migrating an empty Satellite vault to Personal Vault or Altium Vault Server.
924	It is now possible to set the initial revision ID of an item first revision when it is in the planned state.
936	Vaults now support ODBC connections providing database access to supply chain information.
1010	Can now generate SimModel files from Schematic Libraries and Database Libraries.
1011	The Release Managers now issues a warning about read only files, and does not attempt to process them.
1042	Components containing the # character are now released without issue.
1046	The last selected search result in the vault explorer is now persistent.
1260	Altium Content Vault now benefits from the new search engine.
1271	Altium Shanghai Vault contents have been merged with Altium Content Vault.

System Components: Altium Designer Base

13	New live component catalog and BOM capabilities providing 'real time' design cost estimation and availability.
299	Expressions can now be used to define output file names, for PDF outputs.
554	The stability when closing the application has been improved resulting in fewer runtime errors.
736	It is now easier to identify items that are out of date in a design or in a cmplib, and to update them to the latest revision.
756	Item Manager now provides a Report command in the Right Click menu.
773	An error related to _Release.log no longer occurs when trying to release a project that is under version control.
816	Output job generation of print, pdf, and ODB outputs no longer produce unexpected condition for files that are absent from the project.
824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.
844	New revisions of vault based component footprints now update correctly when synchronizing a PCB design.
872	Can now successfully opening .cmplib documents when naming scheme does not contain curly brackets.
884	Synchronizing a design that uses designator names like AUX, COM1, COM2 no longer causes a lock up or crash.
905	The Embedded Project Output paths are now saved correctly.
912	Managed sheets are now properly added to version control from the PCB Release view, if needed at release time.
919	Improved loading and navigation of URL based pages.
936	Vaults now support ODBC connections providing database access to supply chain information.
937	A crash occurring with the Navigator panel when application is closing has been resolved through the investigation of crash reports.
1010	Can now generate SimModel files from Schematic Libraries and Database Libraries.
1034	It is now easier to choose target folders in the Library splitter wizard and the Library splitter tool of the release manager.
1072	The popup notification indicating a newer version is installed has been removed.
1102	A crash when using the Libraries panel when no libraries are installed has been fixed.
1227	Variant support has been enabled to Step Export option in Output Job. View BugCrunch report #2506.
1287	SmartPDF documents now produce PCB component bookmarks correctly. View BugCrunch report #2792.
1295	The following labs features have been enabled. "AutoRoute On Current Layer", "AutoRoute On Multiple Layers", "Extended C-to-Hardware Features" and "Visual designer for embedded GUI".
1356	The Help menu links for User Forums and SUPPORTcenter have been updated.

System Components: PCB System

298	A new Drill Table object has been added that provides a full display of the drill legend at design time. Use Place>>Drill Table command in the PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #155.
401	Transparency now works correctly for Via and multi-layer Pad holes.
736	It is now easier to identify items that are out of date in a design or in a cmplib, and to update them to the latest revision.
772	PCB loop removal quality has been improved and no longer rips up unrelated tracks in some situations.
824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.
844	New revisions of vault based component footprints now update correctly when synchronizing a PCB design.
854	STEP file export now produces the correct output regardless of computer regional settings.
875	A crash that could occur when analyzing nets containing zero sized primitives has been resolved. View BugCrunch report #2030.
888	Re-ordering the columns in the PCB Rules and Constraints editor no longer causes incorrect rule types to be created.
889	Configure 3D Video output job no longer crashes.
914	A crash in the PCB 3D Video Output Job configuration dialog has been fixed through investigation of a crash report.
917	A crash when cancelling the muti-selection popup in the PCB editor has been fixed through investigation of a crash report.
921	Footprint previously placed from Altium Content Vault can now always be found.
927	Fixed a crash when using the Add/Remove Net to Class commands and the class is not selected in the PCB editor.
1097	Via Stitching placement and editing has been improved with new pattern x,y offset control, added [VS] name visibility and auto-regeneration when via stitch union is re-positioned.
1104	The HUD and PCB Nets panel are now being updated when resizing tracks in the PCB Editor..
1105	The current net length now updates in the PCB Panel and HUD when interactively routing a net, and when interactively modifying an existing route.
1118	'DrillTable' has been removed as a Component Type. The Drill Table is a new PCB object.
1032	A new Design View object has been added that provides a scalable (real time) display and output of a specified area of a PCB design. Use Place>>Design view command in the PCB Editor.
1254	Drill Symbol assignment has been added to the Hole Size Editor.
1310	Polygon pour issue with arcs when created from selected outline has been fixed.
1353	PCB Silk to Solder Mask check performance has been improved when using large negative Solder mask expansions.

System Components: Altium Designer Installation System

892	Progress dialog now always displays when updating plugins. Will take affect once 13.2 update has been installed.
1071	Updates are now only checked when opening the "Updates and plugins" page and user is signed in. The popup notification has been removed.

System Components: PCB Support

824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.
955	Fixed 3D model loading issue that produced the "Cannot load 3D model from file! error.
1010	Can now generate SimModel files from Schematic Libraries and Database Libraries.

System Components: Schematic System

571	It is now possible to drag and drop components from the vault explorer onto a schematic sheet.
736	It is now easier to identify items that are out of date in a design or in a cmplib, and to update them to the latest revision.
858	A new option in schematic preferences to control the character used for the designator/part id separator of multipart components.
890	A crash on close depending on arrangement of toolbars/panels and open documents has been fixed after investigation of crash reports.
913	Parameter editing using the Schematic Inspector panel has been fixed. View BugCrunch report #2629.
916	A crash with Schematic Library Report has been fixed after investigation of a crash report.
1003	A crash when selecting two schematic components at the same location has been fixed through investigation of a crash report.
1089	An issue when copying text to clipboard and Clip to Area setting is used in a schematic Text Frame has been fixed.
1168	PDF and print outputs of annotated compiled sheet numbers are now correctly generated. View BugCrunch report #2669.
1169	Saving schematic files that contain Hyperlink objects will now open in AD12 correctly.

System Components: Schematic Support

824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.
926	A crash while using the schematic autowirer has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
1010	Can now generate SimModel files from Schematic Libraries and Database Libraries.

Output Generators: Printer - PCB

298	A new Drill Table object has been added that provides a full display of the drill legend at design time. Use Place>>Drill Table command in the PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #155 .
1032	A new Design View object has been added that provides a scalable (real time) display and output of a specified area of a PCB design. Use Place>>Design view command in the PCB Editor.

Output Generators: Output - ODB

816	Output job generation of print, pdf, and ODB outputs no longer produce unexpected condition for files that are absent from the project.

Output Generators: Output - STEP

871	Status progress information is now displayed when exporting Step files in the PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #2576 .

Output Generators: Output - Gerber

298	A new Drill Table object has been added that provides a full display of the drill legend at design time. Use Place>>Drill Table command in the PCB Editor. View BugCrunch report #155 .
1032	A new Design View object has been added that provides a scalable (real time) display and output of a specified area of a PCB design. Use Place>>Design view command in the PCB Editor.
1228	Gerber output no longer generates incorrect solder mask openings for arcs when the "Use software arcs" option is enabled.

Output Generators: Output - AdvSim

824	Can now release simulation data/models to a Vault.

Importers and Exporters: Importer_Accel

1158	A crash when importing P-CAD libraries using the Import Wizard has been fixed.

Importers and Exporters: Importer - Allegro

1238	Allegro importer now converts rounded SMD pads correctly. View BugCrunch report #1626.

FPGA Design Tools: Instrument - Custom

303	The Custom Instrument now displays correctly in the FPGA Devices View.

System Components: Soft Design System

321	Peripheral register viewing for STM32 is now available.

Hardware Support Packages: Device Support - STMicroelectronics STM32

321	Peripheral register viewing for STM32 is now available.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 13.1

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Version 13.1

Date: 28 February 2013

System Components: Altium Designer Base

307	FPGA Project mapping to vault items dialog has been disabled.
313	The "Extruded 3D body conversion to generic STEP model" option has been enabled.
316	Unnecessary project compilation has been reduced in the following areas. Update from PCB Libraries, PCB Release View, Output Jobs, Harness Problem Finder, Annotate, Default Print Configuration, Component Links, View Channels, Parameter Manager, Footprint. View BugCrunch report #1183.
319	Saving constraint file paths in FPGA projects is now compatible with AD12.
562	Fixed an issue causing an incorrect or blank output path in both new and existing projects.
731	An option has been added to suppress output of component parameters when exporting to PDF.
746	A crash when using the All Off command to de-selected items in the Sch Item Manager has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
774	A crash occurring during certain sequences of output generation has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
775	Through investigation of crash reports a Access Violation occurring in version control that could occur upon opening of documents has been resolved.
776	A crash that could occur generating a report from the configuration dialog of BOM style outputs has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
782	HTML based reports including DRC and File Format warnings now open in a new tab rather than replacing the home page.
786	A crash during opening of the DXP menu has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
787	A crash occurring upon wake from system hibernate has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
797	A crash when closing a modified PCB document with the automatic saving option enabled has been resolved.
798	A crash in copying data from various grids with a subset of columns selected has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
814	A crash in wire optimization during drag operations in schematic has been fixed through investigation of several crash reports.
822	Fixed a "canvas does not allow drawing" error during print preview through investigation of a crash report.
827	AD12 Configurations are now correctly loaded into AD 2013. View BugCrunch report #2460.
840	Crash reports generated within the PCB editor due to large floating values have been resolved.
877	Improved the generation of PDF reports when zero byte files where produced in some situations.

System Components: Altium Designer Installation System

310	Locate and install missing plugins now working properly.
717	An error that could occur when adding plugins has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
768	Installing from Local and Network repositories has been improved.

System Components: Data Management

745	A Division by Zero error has been resolved when using copy/ paste operations in the CmpLib editor.
792	The Generate CompLib command was available when the incorrect document type was visible and caused a crash when run. The visibility has been corrected.
794	A Cannot make a visible window modal error when attempting to move a folder in the vault explorer has been resolved.
845	The choose item revision dialog always displays all revisions appropriately.

System Components: Altium Designer Localization

829	Updated Japanese localization of Altium Designer.

System Components: PCB Support

801	Memory corruption that could occur when changing the color of component bodies through the PCB Inspector has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
802	An AV occurring when Signal Integrity was run on a project containing duplicate designators has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
823	An AV when saving or exporting CAM files has been resolved through investigation of crash reports.
840	Crash reports generated within the PCB editor due to large floating values have been resolved.
843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

System Components: PCB System

593	The performance and reliability of the Silk to Soldermask rule has been improved
706	A menu entry has been added to the Options Popup to jump directly to the Transparency Tab of the Board Layers and Colors dialog.
759	An AV when dragging parallel tracks when one of the selected tracks is not connected to any others has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
766	A crash on close has been resolved through investigation of several crash reports.
770	A regression issue setting the selection when dragging multiple tracks has been corrected. The newly added tracks are now selected as before.
789	Invalid STEP files are now handled gracefully when placing 3D bodies.
799	Find Similar Objects now creates the correct expressions for match based on coordinates.
801	Memory corruption that could occur when changing the color of component bodies through the PCB Inspector has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
804	An AV that could occur loading certain PCBDoc and PCBLib documents containing Component Bodies has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
811	An AV occurring when creating a snippet from objects on internal planes has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
847	Circles now display properly on PCB footprint previews.
823	An AV when saving or exporting CAM files has been resolved through investigation of crash reports.
840	Crash reports generated within the PCB editor due to large floating values have been resolved.
843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

System Components: Schematic System

560	Overlapping text in the Synchronize Ports to Sheets Entries has been fixed.
646	The No ERC and Schematic Component dialogs have been updated to accommodate scaled displays.
660	Sheet entries are now positioned correctly when using Smart Paste in Schematic.
674	Placing wires, lines and polygonal blankets in schematic now completes closed loops after right click.
698	Attributes missing from the Schematic Inspector for Rectangle, Text Frame, Compile Mask and Blanket objects are now visible.
703	Find similar objects can now correctly use the font property to match objects.
803	Memory corruption that could occur when changing the color of component bodies through the PCB Inspector has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
813	A crash when attempting to exit with the Schematic inplace editor is active has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.
840	Crash reports generated within the PCB editor due to large floating values have been resolved.

System Components Soft Design System

316	Rescanning JTAG chain is now much faster.
320	Toolchain and device names are saved in the embedded project document to improve backward compatibility with AD12.
801	Memory corruption that could occur when changing the color of component bodies through the PCB Inspector has been resolved through investigation of a crash report.

Data Management Packages Version Control - SVN

771	The Use External SVN preference is now sticking correctly.

Output Generators: Printer - PCB

843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

Output Generators: Output - NC-Drill

843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

Output Generators: Output - Gerber

843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

Output Generators: Output - ODB

843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

Output Generators: Output - STEP

676	A hang up when exporting some PCB documents to STEP has been resolved.
843	Memory allocation when working with polygons has been improved.

Embedded Design Tools: Software platform

308	SDHC driver in Software Platform now has a correct include and help files.
328	CANopen configurator is now enabled.

Embedded Design Tools: Software Platform R10

328	CANopen configurator is now enabled.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING TSK3000

311	Embedded compilers issue warning W557 correctly.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING MicroBlaze

311	Embedded compilers issue warning W557 correctly.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING NiosII

311	Embedded compilers issue warning W557 correctly.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING PowerPC

311	Embedded compilers issue warning W557 correctly.

Development updating various modules

765	Failure of several importers to run due to an interface not supported error has been resolved.
767	The Create Installation Repository command now uses the correct (AD 2013) version of the installer.

Release Notes for Altium Designer 13.0

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Version 13.0

Date: 01 February 2013

System Components: Altium Designer Base

276	VHDL/Verilog netlisters have been improved. Port to sheet entry connection via bus wire on schematic generates correct hdl for buses of size [0..0].
277	A new Workspace View (View>>Workspace) has been added showing a graphical preview of all the documents contained within an open Project . (shortcut: CTRL+`).
283	Vault-defined supply chain information is now available for BOM outputs.
304	Color PCB PDF files are no longer wrongly created when Monchrome is selected.
307	When generating a component library from a schlibrary, duplicate footprint links are no longer created.
315	The performance of opening documents via https has been greatly improved. View BugCrunch report #1569.
317	Environment variables can now be used to define paths in Preferences.
318	Unicode characters are now properly supported in generated PDF files. View BugCrunch report #587.
338	The Component Library generator is now available directly from the Schematic and the DBLib library editors.
339	The error "Failed to add part to global catalog" when managing a part supply chain information does not occur anymore. View BugCrunch report #900.
340	Component Libraries can now be created from a database library.
342	An error no longer occurs when adding a Part choice list for an item the name of which previously existed in a vault.
350	The report spreadsheet generated from the ShowDifference command is now compatible with Office 2007.
362	Changes have been made to allow simulation models to be found within other integrated libraries when a specific location is not specified.
422	Clicking on a component in a PDF file produced by SmartPDF will display the parameters of that component. View BugCrunch report #945.

System Components: Altium Designer Installation System

443	Plug-ins and updates page; feedback is now provided when pressing the Update All button (this will take affect with subsequent updates).

System Components: Altium Designer Localization

642	Localization of Altium Designer updated: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
718	Updated Korean localization of Altium Designer.

System Components: PCB Support

495	IPC Compliant Footprint Wizard now positions the component in the center of the screen.

System Components: PCB System

54	New outline vertices editor for Polygon Pour, Polygon Cutout and Solid Region objects.
151	A new "Silk To Solder Mask Clearance" rule with new checking modes (to exposed copper and to solder mask openings) has been added. SilkscreenOverComponentPads rules in existing designs are auto-converted with parameters set to match legacy behavior.
154	Exposed PCB object Draw quality (show/hide) in the API. Function IPCB_Board.DrawMode[ObjectId] was added, and fixed function PCBServer.SystemOptions.DrawMode[ObjectId] to return correct property. View BugCrunch report #1464.
297	New pre-defined 3D rotations (Top, Ortho, Front, Left, Right, Back) have been added to the PCB toolbar. Orthogonal rotation has been added to the PCB View menu when in 3D mode. View BugCrunch report #813.
329	New PCB object and Layer transparency settings have been added to the View Configurations dialog.
352	Expression error no longer occurs when using FSO or Inspector without a leading whole value.
386	When rotating a solid region in the PCB Editor, the region's hole are now properly rotated.
419	Undeclared Identifier error no longer occurs when using FSO with Embedded Board Array. View BugCrunch report #517.
451	PCB Heads up Display now updates the X Y values when moving cursor with keyboard arrows.
480	3D Rotation mode drop down menu has been updated to with the following options; Top Side, Bottom Side, Front Edge, Back Edge, Left Edge, Right Edge and Isometric.
492	PCB Measure Primitives command now works with locked objects when protect locked objects preference is turned on.
664	Smart Grid Insert in PCB List Panel now inserts objects on the correct layers.

System Components: Soft Design System

279	HDL Project option "Use Verilog 95" is correctly passed to Synplify synthesizer. Deselecting option enables Verilog 2001 mode.
286	Creating sheet symbol from VHDL containing port declarations without mode (in, out, inout) specifier has been improved and created sheet entries are of input mode now.

System Components: Data Management

283	Vault-defined supply chain information is now available for BOM outputs.
339	The error "Failed to add part to global catalog" when managing a part supply chain information does not occur anymore. View BugCrunch report #900.
341	When updating a design with vault-based data using the Item Manager, the current footprint is now properly taken into account.
342	An error no longer occurs when adding a Part choice list for an item the name of which previously existed in a vault.
358	Characters used in components and models names are no longer restricted when releasing them to vaults.

System Components: Schematic System

300	Project parameters form has been improved. View BugCrunch report #1254.
301	An option is now available to use the part location as the reference for schematic annotation. View BugCrunch report #357.
303	Schematic Blanket objects can now be placed as polygon shapes.
338	The Component Library generator is now available directly from the Schematic and the DBLib library editors.
350	The report spreadsheet generated from the ShowDifference command is now compatible with Office 2007.
381	Port height, border width and text font can now be individually controlled. View BugCrunch report #1782. View BugCrunch report #1687. View BugCrunch report #1190. View BugCrunch report #544.
403	The pin name and designator position, font and color can now be customized individually. View BugCrunch report #981.
404	Hyperlinks are now supported in the schematic editor.
599	Schematic Inspector and List panels now display the font name, size and style instead of FontID.
677	The Change Font button in schematic object dialogs has been changed to an edit link that also shows the chosen font details.

PCB Design Tools: Microchip mTouch

116	Support for Microchip Touch Controls has been added.

Importers and Exporters: Importer - Expedition

601	Mentor Expedition PCB and library importers now support custom pad shapes.

Embedded Design Tools: Software platform

261	Software Platform now supports JPG encoding and JPG decoding in software.
280	Software Platform was upgraded to lwIP version 1.4.0.
282	Software Platform now supports HTTPS by means of MatrixSSL sources (GPL license).).
298	The mkfs for FAT filesystem now releases the allocated entry from the file descriptor table.

Hardware Support Packages: Device Support - Xilinx Spartan-6

290	Build errors during PAR when using LAX and targeting Spartan6 devices have been resolved.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING TSK3000

258	The TSK3000 debugger now supports hardware code breakpoints in Flash memory.

Embedded Design Tools: TASKING Core

281	Embedded project linker option for global type checking is switched on by default.

Development updating various modules

151	A new "Silk To Solder Mask Clearance" rule with new checking modes (to exposed copper and to solder mask openings) has been added. SilkscreenOverComponentPads rules in existing designs are auto-converted with parameters set to match legacy behavior.
154	Exposed PCB object Draw quality (show/hide) in the API. Function IPCB_Board.DrawMode[ObjectId] was added, and fixed function PCBServer.SystemOptions.DrawMode[ObjectId] to return correct property. View BugCrunch report #1464.
288	TSK3000A CPU has been extended with support for hardware code breakpoints.
289	Wishbone SPI cores have been updated to enable Push Registers to IO blocks optimization during PAR.
437	Microchip MTouch configurable component support has been added.