Release Note

Program    : interCAD® Series

Version      : 2024b.25q1

Build Date : Apr 2025

interCAD Editor

New Function

- Added a feature to load the Color Set from the IXD design

Bug Fix

- Fixed an issue where circular silkscreen elements were missing during Xpedition conversion.

- Resolved missing pins with identical pin numbers in ODB++ design.

- Addressed a hang issue when parsing certain compressed ODB++ files.

- Corrected synchronization issues between the Browser and Viewer in the UI.

- Fixed a bug where highlight states were always displayed as active.

- Resolved a comparison issue where identical circles were incorrectly flagged as different.

- Patched incorrect hole position during import Xpedition Layout.

- Fixed a bug where the Properties were not displayed when the Tab Link option was enabled.

- Corrected missing negative areas in Gerber lines.

- Fixed incorrect negative merging in Gerber shapes.

- Resolved shape rendering issues during Zuken file parsing.

- Fixed tab reset issues in the Browser when changing net colors.

- Resolved a crash when the Move function was executed without an open design.

- Fixed missing cell text during Allegro to Xpedition conversion.

- Addressed fill-related errors involving large arcs in Allegro-to-Xpedition conversion.

- Fixed missing components and vias during Xpedition import.

- Corrected internal treatment of Blind/Buried padstacks in Allegro as SMD.

- Resolved warnings in Constraint Manager during Allegro-to-Xpedition conversion.

- Fixed a memory leak when executing Setup > Import/Export > Import Design Data.

- Addressed negative area issues in certain Gerber polygons.

- Resolved abnormal behavior of angled oval/square holes in Zuken files.

- Corrected line thickness misconfiguration in DWG files.

- Fixed unintended activation of the Help button during consecutive DXF exports.

- Resolved invalid string index reference when opening Altium schematics.

- Updated line rendering so that thicknesses below 0.0 are treated as 0.0.

- Fixed CrossProbing failures in interCAD when EFM is running in the foreground of Xpedition.

- Prevented changes to Setup > Cross Probe > Connect option during xDesigner CrossProbing.

- Excluded pins from global symbols in NetBrowser pin counts for schematics.

UI Changed

- Added a popup menu for changing the color of selected nets.

- Improved the UI of the PADS Translator.

- Added beta-version warning messages for translators to unsupported tools.

Feature Improvements

- Improved polygon module behavior during Gerber parsing.

- Enhanced polygon and circle output during Gerber writing.

- Optimized memory usage after completing AutoCAD DXF parsing.

- Adjusted zoom-in scaling for Concept schematics.

- Added highlight effect when selecting a segment.

- Improved position and functionality of highlight menu in popups.

- Modified DXF parsing to not fill shapes, aligning with AutoCAD behavior.

- Enhanced location and behavior of the Highlight function menu.

- Improved folder copy functionality during Xpedition Layout conversion.

- Enhanced object property information for Gerber files.

- Adjusted text font names and ratios during Xpedition conversion.

- Improved output of conductive layer text when parsing Zuken files.

- Prevented abnormal termination during undo after Xpedition conversion.

- Enabled deletion of TearDrops when deleting selected nets.

- Synchronized unit values in rules when changing units.

- Preserved user settings during DXF export.

- Improved visual clarity of differences when enabling highlight checks in compare results.