Some of the items will be removed from 12 Explorer version that were in the free version 11 and placed in the monthly paid for version 12 only. See Below.
I have two questions
1. Can I still keep using version 11? as the version 12 upgrade seems to remove options I already have.
On the last version updates, the webpage was changed so that updating the version was MANDITORY, as the software was unable to login the user and confirm the licence already obtained.
2. What is the solution to exporting existing schematic designs to another platform??
This is required as a list of components and their connections, not just a pdf file.
I cannot find one in the current version.
Already included in Version 11
Unlimited schematic sheets and PCB layer count
Export to mechanical design software and Spice simulators
Manufacturing plots (Gerber, Excellon, drill, etc.) and reports (BoM, generic netlist, etc. )
Design rules checker and editor
Already included
Plotting - Pre plot checks
New
Library - Component name
Already included
Not on free version version 12 They have to be paid for
Library - Export/Import components
Already included
Integrated SnapEDA CAD library
Already included
Library Manager - Save Project Libraries
Already included
Component Bin - Selection and ordering options
Already included
Copper coverage report
Already included
New items
Bill of Materials composer
Save Copy As
Measure - Dual Units
Units - Angular precision increased
Advanced DRC checks (undrilled pads, Via to SMD pad distance, etc.)
Blind and buried vias
Heirarchical schematic designs
Variant manager, TestLands and mechanical dimensions
Design Rules Checks - Additional checks
New
Differential pairs and buses (define, edit, trunk routing, etc.)
IPC-2581 Output
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