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This is a high-level summary of changes between each release. If you're
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interested in the detailed changes, take a look at the individual code changes.
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• fixed a few bugs in 0.6.0 including incorrect ratsnest lines and copper
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• a lovely new half-breadboard part (thanks Alan)
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Windows-only update; 0.6.0b was missing a couple of plugin files. If you've
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already downloaded 0.6.0b and it is working, no need to update.
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• Full support of SMD parts (now you can use those really tiny parts)
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• A new set of SMD parts and generics (drop in a part, then "swap" it for an
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SMD version; with thanks to Daniel Tzschentke)
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• A bin of SparkFun parts (find them in File > Parts Bin > Open > SparkFun;
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with thanks to SparkFun and Lionel Michel)
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• Perfboard and stripboard--yes you can "cut" it (breadboard alternatives, by
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• A new layout for the core parts bin
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Improvements & Small Additions
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• Resistors now with tolerance band (for super-precise designs)
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• Simplified design of the part inspector (easier on the eyes)
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• Graphics and text on PCB copper layers (for more flexibility in etching)
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• Improved bill of materials (for a better shopping experience)
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• Document description frame for schematics (for that proper engineering
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• OHANDA, OSHW logos (for marking your open-source hardware pcb)
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• PCB is now double-sided by default (can be changed in the inspector)
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• Gerber output fixes (it's right-side up now)
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• Autorouter now also uses Vias
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• Linux built on 10.04.2 LTS
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..and many bug fixes and more small improvements.
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Main release 0.5.2b