Convert line/arc contour to polygon

Contour of arc/line can be converted to a polygon. The polygon created will be exactly the same size and shape of contour of that line. There will be two arc segments at both ends connected by two line segments. This contour polygon has all property similar to a polygon in EDWinXP. When creating the polygon from the contour of line, it creates a polygon having seven vertices and for polygon from contour of arc, polygon with nine vertices will be created.

Note: Contour polygon is applicable only to line and arc item.

Part Creation using Script

Part Creation using Script is a new feature in Library Editor Module. Using script part creation can be simplified. We can create a new part or edit an existing part by scripting in the Part Script Editor.
Syntax for the script is as,

On selecting the Edit Script option in the Edit Menu in Part Edit Tab, a scripting window will pop up with a template, if any part is opened then the script for that part will be on the scripting window. Write/Edit script in the correct syntax and process it, then it will display the errors and warnings if any.

If processing completed successfully then click accept, changes will be reflected in the part edit tab.

Default visibility of pins changed.

Default visibility of the pinouts options changed to TRUE, in library symbol wizard

Round Mitered Polygon

Now it’s possible to change the pointed vertices of polygon to rounded polygon by inserting arc. This tool is implemented in Symbol, Package and Pad stack Editors in Library Editor. For this select the stretch item function tool in and select insert round miter option tool. Now clicking on a polygon vertex the radius popup band appears. Choose the appropriate radius; the pointed vertex will get replaced with an arc of specified radius. Also remove miter and remove arc options are available. The remove miter option deletes the arc and the polygon vertex appears as it was before inserting arc. When option remove arc is taken and click on an arc vertex, the arc get replaced with a line linking the end points of arc.

Auto complete of Component names

Auto complete Component Name feature predicts the Part name, Package Name or Symbol Name that you want to type in without actually typing it in completely and speeds up your search for a component to add to your design. This option automatically suggests the predefined components when trying to open Part, Package or Symbol for editing.

Library Explorer and Library Browser combined

Library Explorer and Library browser combined to single application to enable search and exploring components much easier. The new application will be named as EDWinXP Library Explorer.