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DesignSpark PCB - Version 12.0 Release Notes and Changelog

This release of DesignSpark PCB introduces new features and enhancements which are discussed in the following notes. To learn how to use individual features, please refer to tutorials on the learning area of the DesignSpark website.

Note that certain features discussed below are exclusive to our paid subscription plans; compare our plans here: https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/subscriptions-pricing-page 

The changelog below lists key fixes and minor enhancements in subsequent releases.

Changelog

Version 12.0.0 (Released 2024)

  • Enhanced as per update notes above
  • Stability improvements
  • Correction to the arc function for arcs of radius equal to half the segment length.
  • (Creator) Fixed the Plots folder name unable to be changed.
  • Correction to track styles not being saved correctly to the Design Technology in some instances.
  • Dockable bars becoming floating after DSPCB is launched in some instances.
  • SnapMagic/SnapEDA logo size corrected.
  • DRC reporting Component-Board errors if the board has not been defined.
  • Fixed - rare instances of copper pours not occurring on inner layers.
  • Fixed - occcasional duplicate component references after a component rename followed by a Back Annotation.
  • Various Help file descriptions corrected plus an update for V12.
  • Wording and layout of some forms updated for clarity.
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