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Novità ver. 15.2
ODB++
INTERFACE ENHANCEMENTS
This release adds support for version 8.0 ODB++ format
specifications. Also new in this release is
complete support for importing and exporting fully populated ODB++
panels. Importing the Panel
step of an ODB++ file will now create a fully populated Advanced
Panel design containing the entire
image and tooling data available in the ODB++ database.
Furthermore, Advanced panels created
can now be exported to ODB++ without flattening the data first,
keeping the editable nature of the
advanced panel intact within the ODB++ architecture.
COMPOSITE VIEWING ENHANCEMENTS
WISE Software has always been committed to insuring the most
user-friendly viewing experience for
composite Gerber 274-X data. This led WISE to pioneer a method of
displaying the composite data
on a single layer in GerbTool version 12.0. We have now further
enhanced this viewing capability
giving our users the requested ability to see “through” the
composite layers.
IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE
WISE Software continues to deliver on the promise of a solid
product that delivers top notch
functionality in an easy to use package. Nearly 200 enhancements
and corrections have been made,
significantly improving the functionality and user experience.
These changes were developed in
conjunction with feedback from key accounts and individual
contributors in an effort to provide users
with a solid, reliable PCB tooling and analysis solution.
ADVANCED PANEL ENHANCEMENT
New in this release is full support for flipping and mirroring
images within a panel.
IPC-D-356B SUPPORT
Demonstrating our resolution to support the latest standardized
formats, WISE has integrated
support for IPC-D-356B Netlist import and export. The most notable
new feature in IPC-D-356B is
support for true polygons, enabling more accurate and concise
descriptions of the copper areas and
in many cases reducing the file size and processing time.
FLYING PROBE TEST POINT GENERATION
Another notable evolution in our flying probe test points
generation has been achieved with this
release. WISE Software is proud to offer our most concise and
robust Test Point solution to date.
Highlights:
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Adjustment of the
test point location when partial mask covering is present.
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Single or
double-sided testing with endpoints only test point generation.
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Control how
through hole connections are treated during test point generation.
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Missing test
points detection when insufficient test points are found to test a
net.
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Choose to export
full IPC D-356/A/B (with 099 records for test points) or scaled
back
version with test point features only.
MACRO LANGUAGE
ENHANCEMENTS
This release brings important changes to our powerful Macro
language. These core changes will open
the door for substantially increased functionality and utility.
Highlights:
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Macro string
variables no longer have a length restriction. Previously, string
variables had a
length restriction of 255 characters. This limitation has been
lifted allowing virtually unlimited
string lengths.
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Likewise, the
previous restriction of 512 Macro variables has been lifted. The
number of
Macro variables allowed is now only limited by available memory.
OTHER
ENHANCEMENTS AND FIXES
The following are several of the many general enhancements and
fixes available in this release.
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Improved internal
polygon processing engine for accuracy and robustness.
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Improved Gerber
import when raster polys have only three points defined.
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Fixed all
reported ODB++ import problems including the peculiarities of
CR5000 produced
files.
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ODB++ import now
places reference designators on COMP_+_TOP, COMP_+_BOT layers.
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Addressed many
DXF, DPF and PADS ASCII import issues.
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Implemented
request for ability to translate imported ASCII netlist directly
to IPC-D-356.
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Provided for
single license checkout per node for floating licenses.
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Drill import now
automatically maps 3 digit tool numbers to available tool numbers
that are
less than 99.
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Provided ability
to run a Macro from a command line switch.
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Added EXITAPP
Macro command.
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Active Layer is
now properly drawn last when View Composites is enabled.
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Overlay display
mode no longer cancels out composite viewing.
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Sped up Test
Point generation.
OTHER ENHANCEMENTS IN PREVIOUS
RELEASES
VisualCAM 2006
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