Monday, January 5, 2015

New features of Sprint Layout 4.0

Autorouter
Sprint-Layout is now including an easy to use point-to-point autorouter. The autorouter transforms your connections into tracks automatically. Routed tracks can be resolved again with one click. So you can easily control the sequence and the result.
Free layer
You can now edit all layers simultaneously. In the previous versions there were some troubles because of the layer-separation, especially when using SMD and "normal" components together. Now you can edit single- and doublesided boards as easy as never before.

Improved UNDO and REDO functions
These functions were strongly improved. You can now undo up to 50 operations, or redo them.
SMD-Support
The new version now is equipped with full SMD support. New elements like SMD-Pads, fine grid resolution, mask creation and the new layer technology let you work with SMD components unproblematically.
Macro library
The macro library was strongly expanded. You can now mirror or through-hole the macros directly in the library. You can also add a small explanation to each macro.
Photoview
This new function lets you take a look at your board as if it was already manufactured, with drillings, silk screen, etc. This helps you to find typically mistakes like wrong mirrored components or text.
Free defined colors
You can to define your own colours for the layers, the background, etc.
Restrict the automatic ground panel
You can now use restrictions within the automatic ground plane. This helps you to optimize your board.
Measurement
With the new Measure-Mode, you can easily measure distances and angles on your board.
Layout-Text
The layout-text was strongly improved. It looks finer now, and offers more capabilities. The older font-text is no longer supported. These texts will be converted automatically when loading an older board.
GIF- and EMF-Export
Sprint-Layout can now export the board into the GIF or EMF (Enhanced-Meta-File) format.
Negative printout
It is now possible to print your layout negative. With this feature you can create films for photonegative boards.
Rulers in the Printpreview
Rulers help you to place your printouts more exactly on the paper or on the film, to use the medium optimal.
Project info
This option adds copyright informations and comments to your project.
Working-Directories
You can define default-directories for your layouts, gerberfiles, etc. Once you have defined them, you won't have to navigate through your filesystem anymore.

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