Version 4.0 (May 20, 2020)

- IPC-7351 standard pattern type:

pattern is generated automatically by IPC-7351 generator integrated into Pattern Editor;

3D model is generated on the fly in Pattern Editor and PCB Layout.

- New IPC-7351 libraries.

- UI has been optimized for 4k monitors.

- Mac OS 10.15 Catalina support.

- RoundRect and D-shape pads.

- Pad shape can be shifted from pad hole center.

- Teardrops for pads, vias, trace width change and T-junctions.

- Rotating pads by any angle without changing to polygon.

- Rotating component by any angle without changing it.

- Pad terminals.

- Segmented paste mask, solder mask by paste mask.

- Solder mask and paste mask of pads are visible in the design area and can be printed.

- Fiducial object in PCB and Pattern Editor.

- Pattern Editor has a layer panel similar to PCB Layout.

- Both Pattern Editor and PCB Layout layer panels have configurable layer order and visibility.

- Courtyard layer, DRC does not allow courtyard region to be overlayed (touch is allowed).

- Component outline layer (3D model can be built by component outline).

- Configurable Silk to Pad clearance in DRC.

- Remove silk from pads/holes/mask wizard in Pattern Editor.

- Place outline wizard in Pattern Editor.

- Similar pad numbers are allowed (in this case pads are connected inside a pattern, @ symbol before or after pad number allows to avoid warning).

- Two types of internal component connections are possible:

one of pads should be connected or internal connection can be used as jumper for the net;

all pads should be connected.

- Manual routing improvements:

Routing with static vias option;

Tab key can be used to toggle between selection of a segment, trace and net;

Del key is used for unrouting selected traces (node to node) instead of deleting net;

Delete Net option has been added to net submenu.

- 3 ways to build and edit arcs (3 points, center-radius-angles, start-end-radius).

- Any set of shapes can be converted to a board outline (you can place arcs, lines, poly-lines as you wish, connect their ends and convert the set to a board outline).

- Updated properties dialogs for all shapes (now can be edited by dimensions).

- Obround shapes instead of ellipses in all programs.

- Snap to other objects key points when building/editing shapes, board and copper pour.

- Multi-line text.

- “~” symbol is allowed in text (double ~~).

- Text and pictures can be rotated by any angle.

- Pictures are now vectorized and saved together with a design file.

- It is possible to etch text or picture/logo in the copper pour.

- Anchor point + Left-Center-Right, Top-Center-Bottom alignment is used for text, markings, pictures and while editing shapes.

- Cut the right angle of the shape option.

- New Component marking system in Schematic and PCB Layout:

any number of markings can be displayed (display property is available for each field, including additional);

free angle rotation and alignment;

separate marking settings for assembly layer in PCB;

custom marking font by the component;

text with parameter property placed in Pattern/ Component Editor is counted as pattern marking (PCB/Schematic do not add additional text);

font settings can be applied to markings placed in Component/Pattern Editor;

move tool (F10) allows to move/rotate any text object inside a component directly in Schematic/PCB.

- Pattern origin is shown as cross + circle (options) and can be displayed by layers.

- 3 ways of building 3D models of the pattern (by file, by component outline and by IPC-7351 standard).

- Filter can be stopped at any search stage, results are displayed in real-time while searching components.

- Component properties dialog is redesigned to allow display and edit all additional fields at once.

- Name description, unique name and manufacturer fields have been added to the pattern.

- Free resizing of library/component list and additional fields in Component/Pattern Editors.

- Pattern shape precision has been improved, recounting pattern shapes by borders when you change the number of pads/dimensions in Pattern Editor.

- Pad to copper pour thermals are rotated by pad/component angle.

- Selecting object and opening its submenu from Design Manager in Schematic and PCB (right click on the item in the Design Manager).

- Groups in Component and Pattern Editors, similar to Schematic and PCB.

- Measure tool in Schematic and Component Editor.

- Properties dialog windows may change locked objects after confirmation.

- Updating PCB from Schematic keeps locked components non-existent in Schematic.

- Export all Gerber and Drill files into a zip archive with a single click.

- Configurable default filenames for drill export.

Version 3.3.1 (Nov 29, 2018)

- Zoom on Undo/Redo - options added, main zoom mode has been corrected.

- Routing by Numpad option (NumLock should be ON).

- Grid Snap option - allows to turn off snap, but keep grid visible.

- Status Bar now displays current mode, current view (normal/mirrored) and grid snap.

- Several bugs have been found and fixed - see details.

Version 3.3 (Oct 22, 2018)

- Improved manual routing:

"follow design rules" option (doesn't allow violations)

redesigned routing modes

orthogonal segments

fix single segment option

via preview at the end of routed segment

- Configurable precision for all values by units, configurable grid precision.

- Redesigned Undo/Redo System in Schematic and PCB Layout

- Improved Hide/Display Wire feature in Schematic

- UI: All ComboBoxes have been replaced with DropDownLists.

- Option: detailed hint in PCB Layout and Pattern Editor (shows pad/via/hole dimensions).

- KiCAD Schematic and PCB import.

- KiCAD Library and Footprint import.

- Eagle Schematic and PCB XML export.

- Eagle Library XML export.

- Polishing of existing features.

Version 3.2 (Oct 26, 2017)

- DRC same net clearance check (Trace to Trace, SMD to Pad, SMD to Via, SMD to SMD).

- Improved highlight and selection of objects in the PCB Layout (traces and all other objects under footprints are highlighted in the default mode).

- Polishing of length matching and meander features.

- Storing common solder mask swell and paste mask shrink with the project file.

- Always open/soldered option in custom mask/paste settings for pads and vias.

- Rotate Group and Flip Group commands in the Component and Pattern Editors.

- Additional fields in Pick and Place, tab divider in text files for BOM and Pick and Place.

Version 3.1 (May 29, 2017)

- Length matching rules.

- Real-time length comparison table.

- Layer stackup table.

- Using layer stackup and pad signal delay for trace length and differential pair phase calculation.

- Meander tool for any trace, easy resizing and moving of meanders.

- Improved phase tune tool.

- Align objects.

- Switching measurement units with a shortcut in any dialog box (Shift+U by default).

- Hotkeys for selecting sheets in Schematic and for the measuring tool in the Pattern Editor.

- Moving all selected trace segments simultaneously (bus editing).

- Permanent net highlight option.

- Altium ASCII import (Schematic, PCB, libraries).

- Eagle XML import (Schematic, PCB, libraries).

- ODB++ output - version 8.1 added.

- 11,813 new components and 345 new patterns.

- 1,726 new 3D models.

Version 3.0 (March 10, 2016)

- Differential pairs:

Define differential pair and its rules;

Automatic or manual defining of paired pads;

Paired routing and editing of differential pair;

Single-track differential pair routing and editing;

Phase tune tool (place custom / regular size meanders);

Real-time control of phase and length tolerance;

Differential pair manager;

Support of differential pairs for external autorouters, recognition of paired traces.

- Custom user-defined keyboard shortcuts for tools and dialogs.

- ODB++ (version 7.0) manufacturing output.

- Gerber X2 manufacturing output.

- DRC rule details (easy editing of routing constraints).

- Tree view of 3D models in All Models list, sorted by categories (folders).

- Overall speed and memory optimization for large designs.

- Optimized UI fonts.

- 8143 new components.

- 5694 new STEP models for 3D.

Version 2.4 (June 20, 2014)

- Redesigned UI.

- New library management system:

Library Groups;

Standard and user libraries are separated to different groups, standard libraries can not be changed by user;

Project libraries and design cache;

Cross-module Library Manager;

Dynamic update of library groups, group content, active library / component between programs;

Library groups and libraries are visible in all dialog boxes where libraries are used (Library Setup - no more add / delete buttons and separate lists);

Filter feature with customizable number of parameters (search by current library, group or all libraries).

- Unicode support in all program objects, files and UI elements.

- STEP export of PCB 3D model.

- STEP and IGES import of package 3D models.

- IPC-D-356A Netlist Export.

- BSDL Pinlist Import in Component Editor.

- Updated import dialogs of third-party schematics and net-lists, remembering of attached patterns.

- Printing multipage schematic as single document.

- Updated Title Block Editor, "Attached Pattern" tool, editing of polygonal pads.

- Redesigned Properties panel (on design area) for Component and Pattern editors.

- Zooming / Panning with mouse wheel in all print / import / export panels with preview feature.

- Update all Copper Pours and algorithm optimizations (approx 3x-5x speed-up).

- Correct side changing for groups in PCB Layout.

Version 2.3.1 (March 20, 2013)

- Importing Schematics from EDIF (OrCAD).

- Long-line cross cursor (X key). Polished existing features of 2.3.

Version 2.3 (October 19, 2012)

- Real-Time DRC - dynamically checks design rules while you add objects, route traces or edit anything in the layout. Static DRC was improved and optimized.

- 3D VRML 2.0 Export allows to export solid body of the board with models to external mechanical CAD.

- Custom Non-Signal layers.

- Arranging PCB components by hierarchical blocks. Copying routing/placement between similar hierarchical blocks directly on the board.

- Different modes of showing/hiding ratlines for copper pours depending on pouring areas and traces.

- Pour priority for copper pours in one layer.

- "Place Ratline" mode, no more ratlines in "default" and "edit traces" modes.

- Hot key ("~") "Manual Route".

- Configuring and saving file names for Gerber export by layers (user-defined name and extension for each layer).

- Exporting dimensions to Gerber and DXF.

- Superimposing without connection pins/wires verification in Schematic ERC.

- Saving connections without wires while copying/pasting parts in Schematic.

- Moving objects between sheets in Schematic.

- Rearranging sheets in Schematic.

- Automatic remembering of initial folders by file type in various "open/save" dialog boxes (for all DipTrace modules).

- Blocking file while editing it. Overwriting by second/network appearance is now prohibited.

- Windows 8 compatibility.

- Ordering engine has been added (see "File/Order PCB" in main menu).

- Automatic online check for new versions and DipTrace news&updates.

- Library update: 8000+ new components, euro symbols and new patterns.



Version 2.2 (September 7, 2011)

- 3D Preview in PCB Layout (*.wrl and *.3ds models support).

- 2580 3D models in *.wrl format (separate download).

- Redesigned pattern and component libraries (full conformity).

- Strict Via Styles (changing via style changes all vias of the style).

- Net Classes (with extended rules). Class-to-Class rules.

- Improved DRC (more rules, separate rules by layers and net-class, class-to-class rules).

Show errors by layers or all at once. Show current value of clearance/size and necessary value of the parameter.

- All necessary dialog boxes and menus are redesigned to use net classes and via styles.

- Main menu redesigned ("Layers" item has been removed, sub-items moved to Layers panel and Route menu).

- Inserting layers, moving layers up/down the stack.

Layers panel has been improved ("Add layer", "Layer Setup" and "Display mode" sub-menu; set current layer with a double click)

Layer Setup dialog box improved ("Insert Layer", "Move Layer Up", "Move Layer Down").

- Improved manual routing:

3 standard routing modes + custom mode;

7 segment configurations;

fixed degree step for free/curve modes;

highlight only routed net option;

current via style option;

all options and hot keys are listed in Properties panel;

different trace width by layer (from net class rules).

- Improved trace editing:

selecting several segments at a time and bulk change properties;

adding nodes with a hot key (no mouse click or selecting item is necessary);

Changing all parameters in Properties panel;

more hot keys (all listed in sub-menu and properties panel).

- Slot holes.

- Identical component/net naming in hierarchical schematic and PCB.

- Easy connecting/disconnecting wires to/from nets by names, text object automatically changes with net name of the nearest wire.

- Making wires in Schematic is now similar to PCB manual routing (automatic or 2-segment configuration).

- N/C Drill Import is easily combined with Gerber import to get pads with holes.

- Correct N/C drill export for blind holes (by layer pairs), automatic identifying existing layer pairs with "Export All" button.

- PADS ASCII import in Component and Pattern Editors, final stage of PADS ASCII schematic import development.

- Properties/Layers panel auto-switch, depending on the selected tool or object/s, more properties by objects.

- Separate objects highlight option.

- RefDes Renumbering (left to right,top to bottom).

- Jumper wire layer selection ("View/Jumper Wires" from main menu). Jumpers in the silk layer are automatically removed from vias.

- Current copper pour state is displayed on the Properties panel now.

- Renaming just a part of the net (related wires only) option in Schematic.

- Global Nets in Hierarchy (single net on all levels, net-ports and connecting nets by name in hierarchy).

- Update PCB from Hierarchical Schematic by components (no similar RefDes inside hierarchy needed).

- Making polygons, board outline and copper pours is similar.

- More drill symbols (characters added). Comment table for drill symbols.

- Back Annotation of net and net classes.

- Saving/Loading rules in DipTrace PCB Layout (net classes, via styles, layers, DRC rules). Loading Net Classes in Schematic.

- Mask and Paste settings for pad/s in Pattern Editor.

- Displaying only wires of selected component while moving it in Diptrace PCB Layout (turned ON by default).

- Converting static vias to dynamic (parts of traces) and back.

- New components are placed outside the board outline while renewing PCB from Schematic.

- Speed optimizations and UI improvements.



Version 2.1 (February 10, 2010)

- New high-class shape-based auto-router.

- Dimensions in PCB Layout and Pattern Editor (horizontal, vertical, free, radius, pointer).

- Saving all settings within project file.

- Board cutout, copper objects and route obstacles in Pattern Editor.

- Shape line width in Pattern Editor.

- Polylines and polygons in Pattern Editor.

- Converting polygons to pads and back in Pattern Editor.

- DXF import improvements in Pattern Editor ("All layers" and "Fill closed areas" options).

- TrueType for pin names/pin numbers/net names in Schematic (optional).

- Remove similar holes in drill files.

- Searching and displaying holes by size.

- Rectangle with rounded corners board outline in board points dialog box.

- "View/Objects" tab on the design manager panel. "Copper Pours" item has been added.

- Redesigned Print Preview dialog box in DipTrace PCB Layout.

- Resizable Pin Manager and Attached Pattern dialog boxes in Component Editor.

- Quick-access buttons on component properties panel in Component Editor.

- Different fonts for pin names in Component Editor or Schematic.

- Pin Properties dialog box in Schematic.

- Changing grid size with "Ctrl+" and "Ctrl-". "+" and "-" are used to change scale in all programs. "R" or "Space" for rotating in all programs.

- "IC - 4 sides" component type in Component Editor.

- Changing parameters has been reworked. Only x-position of horizontal pins is now changing when you change width, and y-position of vertical pins if change height of the IC. Other properties are not changed.

- Rectangle and Zig-Zag pattern types in DipTrace Pattern Editor.

- "Lock properties" button in Component and Pattern Editors.

- Displaying library of component and "Place into Current Position" button in Search window of Component and Pattern editors.

- "Block Delete" (select several components and delete) and "Block Insert" (right click/Insert Components from library) components/patterns in Component and Pattern Editors.

- Library verification features in Component and Pattern Editors.

- Component search options (in active/opened library (all programs)).

- Pins sorting in pin manager of Component Editor (by name, number and position).

- Repositioning pins by name or number in Component Editor.

- Group Rotate and Flip features in Component Editor (pin submenu; "Shift+R", "Shift+F" hot keys).

- Internal connections highlight and editing improvements while attaching pattern to component in Component Editor.

- Displaying pad numbers in Pattern Editor, DipTrace PCB Layout and Component Editor.

- Default Net Width verification while updating pcb from schematic or saving net properties from pcb (route mode, hidden connections, etc.).

- Data and document files moved to AppData and MyDocuments folders. No new files in Program Files folder (Vista/Win 7 compatibility).

- P-CAD ASCII, PADS Import/Export improvements.

- P-CAD ASCII, Eagle Script libraries import improvements.

- OrCAD MIN Interchange Import/Export in PCB Layout.

- Origin point can be placed by object key-points.

- "Change Symbol Type" feature in Component Editor (automatically makes 2-sided or 4-sided symbol from the existing one).

- Making busses by pin names in Component Editor.

- "No thermal for vias" and separate thermal settings for SMD in copper pour properties (no need to use pad/via custom thermal settings).

- Printer calibration in PCB Layout.

- Panelizing improvements (exclude selected objects from panelizing, saving panelizing settings with layout file).

- Dimensions are displayed for pattern types in Pattern Editor.

- Change type properties for rotated pattern is now possible in Pattern Editor.

- Changes in RefDes numeration for hierarchy (U1_1, U1_2, etc.).

- Additional verification of attached patterns for multi-part components while exporting net-list or saving file.

- ArcMode automatically turns OFF after placing arc in board outline.

- Placing pattern markings over pads/vias/traces.

- Increased graphics speed in PCB Layout, Component and Pattern Editors.

- New recovery options (number of steps between auto-savings and enabling/disabling recovery).

- Text type (RefDes, Name, Value) in Pattern Editor.

- Copper pour fill counts internal copper pours.

- UI improvements.

- 16000+ new components, existing libraries were redesigned to comply with new standards.



Version 2.0 (February 17, 2009)

- Properties panel in PCB Layout and Schematic.

- Display/Hide layers in PCB Layout.

- Design Manager added.

- Fanoutis now available.

- Hierarchical Schematic.

- Custom color for the net.

- Direction arrows for wires in Schematic.

- Thermal support in DXF Edge function.

- Arc traces in DipTrace PCB Layout.

- Text in Pattern Editor.

- "Unroute line" option in PCB Layout.

- Make connection from trace end while routing (D3D and OpenGL modes).

- Lock net structure in PCB Layout.

- Manual routing improvements.

- Copy/paste projects between DipTrace instances.

- Internal connections between component and pattern.

- Panelizing of different PCBs on a single panel.

- P-CAD ASCII Import/Export in Schematic and PCB Layout.

- PADS ASCII 2005 Import/Export in PCB Layout.

- 8000+ new components in standard libraries.



Version 1.50 (March 6, 2008)

- DirectX/OpenGL support (faster drawing of complex Schematics and boards).

- Vector fonts support.

- Panelizing.

- Copper pour island removal (internal, unconnected).

- Snapping copper pour to board outline option added.

- "Black and White" print option.

- Selecting/Deselecting objects by type, layer, etc.

- Hidden wires display in Schematic.

- Connect shape to net in PCB Layout (DRC, copper pours, etc.)

- Copy/Paste shortcuts in component/pattern editor component properties panel.

- Automatic change of incorrect polygonal pads.

- Traces box in DXF export dialog box.

- "Fill closed areas" option in DXF import, embedded polygons can be cutouts.

- "Shift" hot key for orthogonal shapes.

- Convert cutout shapes to board outline.

- Bulk connection for pads/vias in PCB Layout.

- Correct trace/connection alignment for center-free polygonal pads.

- Forbid jumpers under components option for autorouter.

- Hide table borders option.

- Redesigned small scale grid view.

- "Different grid step for Y" option added.

- Highlight optimizations (reducing CPU time).

- Row number and total quantity in BOM.

- Forcing correct extension while saving files.

- "Do not display hint" option.

- Scaling schematic and titles to page for printing.

- Multiple edge passes option in DXF Export.

- Changing width of components/patterns panel.

-"Disable automatic wire routing" option in Schematic.

- 9000+ new components.



Version 1.40 (May 23, 2007)

- Components placement by list and arrangement in PCB Layout.

- Auto-placement.

- Spice export and Spice settings in Schematic and Component Editor.

- File formats extending (floating point values are more accurate, etc).

- Library path in component/pattern properties, automatic update.

- Custom colors for printing.

- Creating traces and wires on empty area.

- Route/Unroute traces for selected components.

- Components additional fields in PCB Layout and Schematic.

- Unlimited number of grids.

- Assembly options.

- Snap components to grid by origin point.

- Components with SMD pads on both sides.

- Pattern can have Mask, Paste, Assy shapes on both sides of the board.

- Top side is invisible while editing inner layer.

- Changing pattern name in Schematic without attaching pattern (for netlists).

- Changing default line width for shapes in PCB Layout and Schematic

- Selecting traces separately in PCB Layout.

- Selecting of visible objects only for box selection.

- Warning message for change net structure attempts.

- Net names above the wires.

- "Export All" option in Gerber dialog box.

- DRC - control min ring size and max drill size.

- Automatic Text flip for Bottom board side.

- Schematic and PCB Import from Eagle.

- Direct editing of string grids (additional fields, pin numbers, etc).

- Separate Export Drill files for through and blind/buried holes.

- OrCad TAP drill files export.

- Updating PCB from related schematic (hot key as well).



Version 1.30 (October 25, 2006)

- Customizing colors (black background, etc.).

- Changing layer in copper pour submenu.

- Zoom extents/center tool for print preview.

- Gerber import.

- Electra/Specctra Integration (DSN export, SES import).

- Netlist Export in Schematic (Mentor, OrCAD, Tango, PADS, Accel, Allegro, P-CAD, Protel etc.)

- Netlist Import in PCB Layout.

- Unlimited customizable fields for components and patterns (texts or links).

- DXF export in Schematic.

- Titles in DXF export in PCB Layout.

- DipTrace ASCII format (import/export in all programs).

- Free angle component rotation.

- Moving selected objects using arrow keys.

- Double click to open object properties.

- Mouse wheel for zooming and scrolling project.

- Lock/Unlock objects.

- "Enter" for OK and "Esc" for Cancel in all dialog boxes.

- Separate "Via" object in PCB layout (Static Via).

- Editing Paste/Mask layers separately (shapes, custom settings for pads).

- "Shift" for orthogonal moving, "Esc" button to cancel moving.

- Both component and marking highlight while pointing mouse at component or marking in "F10" mode.

- Keyboard shortcuts to change layers.

- "Traces" box in Gerber export.

- Board outline width can be changed (Line Width dialog box).

- Board cutouts (shape property).

- Trace length measurement.

- "Ctrl+1-0" hot keys for layers change in PCB Layout.

- Up/Down keys to switch between pins in pin manager (Component Editor).

- Blind/buried pads/static vias.

- Many minor improvements.



Version 1.23 (April 4, 2006)- Custom thermals for pads.



- Custom thermals for pads.

- Sorting in Component and Pattern Editors.

- "Zoom Extents" tool in Schematic and PCB.

- Separate scale and position for Schematic pages.

- Net connectivity verification in PCB Layout.

- "Save to File" option in "Compare to Schematic" dialog box.

- Right-click "Paste" submenu on the design area.

- Gerber text vectorization improvements.

- Unlimited zoom in Gerber and N/C drill preview.

- Separate selection of each wire of the net or bus in Schematic.

- Moving vias and "Add Node" features were improved.

- Renaming and deleting nets in Connection Manager.

- Merging nets pop-up submenu in PCB Layout.

- Returning origin to default position.

- Edit wire nodes in Schematic improvements.

- Printing negative in PCB Layout.

- Rotate text in part marking moving mode ("F10" mode).

- "Apply to" in pad properties dialog box.

- Selection of overlapping objects with several clicks.

- P-CAD PDIF import in Schematic and PCB Layout.

- Eagle Script and P-CAD ASCII library import.



