Thursday, July 23, 2015

update to Altium Vault 2.5

We are excited to announce the update to Altium Vault 2.5.

Version 2.5.11 (build 47216) is now available for download.

We kindly remind, that before doing update you need to create a backup of your data and configuration.

You can explore the documentation for Altium Vault 2.5 in the techdocs.

Release Notes
#6842 The WebDav service installed as part of the Altium Vault installation, no longer affects MCAD Collaboration.
#6904 Resolved an issue with Altium Vault 2.5 where a vault-downloaded update of Altium Designer was not visible from within Altium Designer.
#6959 Resolved an issue with User Management where Users could not be seen by the web interface if there was a large number of Users defined.
#7023 Resolved an issue where component footprints could not be found in an Oracle version of the Altium Vault after running the Update PCB command.

You can view all of the release notes for this update by the link.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

update to Altium Designer 15.1

We would like to announce the update to Altium Designer 15.1. 

Version 15.1.14 (build 47215) is now available for download. 

How to Update
If you already use Altium Designer 15.1 you can use the update system in Altium Designer (DXP>Extensions and Updates) to install this update.
If you are on a previous version, Altium Designer 15.1 will need to be installed with a new installer from the downloads page

You can explore the documentation for Altium Designer 15.1 in TechDocs

Release Notes
#6370 The Symbol Generator now correctly observes units for default pin lengths during component creation
#6771 Resolved an issue where opening a PcbDoc containing a Design View could result in the software entering into an infinite loop.
#6843 Footprint with ".Comment" special string no longer displayed as mismatched after running footprint comparison via "Tools>Update from PCB Libraries".
#6886 A PCB created in AD14.3 no longer loses relief polygon connections when it is opened in Altium Designer 15.1 and the polygon is repoured.
#6915 The time taken to compile a schematic project has been reduced (BC:5495).
#6938 PCB panels whose child PCB designs contain Component refdes, Component comment, and dimension text now produce proper Print and Assembly output to PDF documents (BC:5716).
#6960 Resolved an issue where a new project being created from a template would point to the wrong OutputJob file.
#7022 Resolved an issue when unique identifier errors appeared after updating a modified schematic symbol using the "Tools >Update Schematics command".
#7070 Resolved an issue with Undetectable Short Circuit in Schematic when Blankets are used
#7085 Resolved an issue where the designators were incorrectly placed in the generated PDF output if they were on a mechanical layer in an embedded board array (BC:5714).

Monday, July 6, 2015

Altium Designer 15.1.13 Available (July 2, 2015)

Version 15.1.13 (build 46088) is now available for download.
 
How to Update
If you already use Altium Designer 15.1 you can use the update system in Altium Designer (DXP>Extensions and Updates) to install this update. 
If you are on a previous version, Altium Designer 15.1 will need to be installed with a new installer from the downloads page. 

You can explore the documentation for Altium Designer 15.1 in TechDocs

Release Notes
#4814 Altium Designer no longer crashes on start, in environments utilizing a roaming profile (BC:5218).
#6410 Several fabrication and assembly output issues concerning TrueType special String conversion, location, and justification, have been resolved (BC:5521).
#6566 Invalid files nor longer generated during export to Parasolid (BC:5650).
#6574 The PCB can now be exported in PDF3D format, directly in the Project folder. This fixes the issue where a blank PCB was being created, that overwrote the existing PCB document.
#6577 Fixed issue with non-editable via sizes during routing.
#6587 Availability of Component State validation has been restored in OutputJobs.
#6590 An issue with Altium Designer licenses not being recognized when using Private License Server v14.0.0.33 (or earlier), has been resolved.
#6607 The MCAD collaboration standalone license no longer needs to be re-activated every time Altium Designer starts.
#6672 All cell data is now loaded properly when opening older CmpLib files in Altium Designer 15.1 (BC:5601).
#6050 Multiline strings with CR LF now display correctly in PDF3D export.
#6601 An issue with the Symbol Wizard window not being movable, has been resolved.
#6768 The Component Template (CMPT) Editor is now compatible with Altium Designer 15.1.