The new Version, EDWinXP 1.80 released. In accordance with our practice applied in previous releases, we have selected improvements for 1.80 basing on suggestions collected from EDWinXP users. Of course, not all received suggestions could have been implemented yet. From remaining suggestions, those that we see as feasible for implementation are in the pipeline and shall be addressed in future releases.

What's New in EDWinXP 1.80

Library Editor

• Convert line/arc contour to polygon
• Part Creation using Script
• Default visibility of pins changed.
• Round Mitered Polygon
• Auto complete of Component names
• Library Explorer and Library Browser combined

Schematic Diagram Editor

• Polygon creation
• Round Mitered Polygon
• Auto complete of Component names
• Step Repeat Component in Rectangular form or Polar form
• Highlighting of connected components
• Instant packaging enhanced

PCB Layout Editor

• Auto complete of Component names
• Round Mitered Polygon
• Highlighting of connected components
• Step Repeat Component in Rectangular form or Polar form
• Launched Library Explorer in the Add Components by name dialog
• New 3D Viewer using OpenGL

Fabrication Manager

• Round Mitered Polygon

Library Explorer

• Implemented Dimensions in Package preview

Simulation - Mixed Mode Simulator

• 8051 Kit Enhancement

General

• ODB++ to Schematic Translator
• New supported formats of ODB++ import
• System Settings Enhancement
• EDWinXP USB License Dongle