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The Bartels AutoEngineer® - Update History provides short information about the most important new features, enhancements and changes introduced by Bartels AutoEngineer update versions released since Bartels AutoEngineer Version 1.2. Forward compatibility from earlier versions to newer Bartels AutoEngineer versions is always ensured, but not backward compatibility.
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Bartels AutoEngineer Version 8.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.8 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.6 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.2 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.8 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.6 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.2 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 5.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 5.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.6 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.2 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.2 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.6 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.4 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.2 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.0 |
Bartels AutoEngineer Version 1.6 |
The following features are currently being developed and/or scheduled/planned for release with the next Bartels AutoEngineer version. I.e., this feature list is preliminary and subject to change or extension without prior notice. Suggestions on how to improve the Bartels AutoEngineer and/or the Bartels User Language by introducing new or improving existing functions are highly appreciated.
The most significant new features and/or improvements to be introduced with the next Bartels AutoEngineer version are:
[BAE V8.0.004]
Coordinate pick function added to added to the coordinate input dialogs of the functions.[BAE V8.0.004]
Function for using coordinates from the clipboard added to the coordinate input dialogs of the functions.[BAE V8.0.004]
Features for validating project-specific symbol attribute settings added to the SCM symbol database functions.[BAE V8.0.004]
New Schematic Editor functions for transferring attribute value assignments.[BAE V8.0.006]
functions for copying editable texts with positioning attributes implemented in both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V8.0.006]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor options for fading out attribute name texts for attributes without attribute value assignments.[BAE V8.0.004]
Part coordinates and part rotation angles included in the part list output of the layout part report.[BAE V8.0.004]
Layout Editor functions for trace corner rounding applicable to trace bundles.[BAE V8.0.006]
New parameter for setting a name pattern for via macro selection lists in the layout system.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 8.0 are:
[BAE V7.8.058]
Bartels AutoEngineer supported on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.[BAE V7.8.019]
Updated Linux hardlock drivers provided.[BAE V7.8.019]
BAE Linux versions linked to libmotif4
Motif library.[BAE V7.8.014]
and buttons added to / dialog.[BAE V7.8.033]
New options for specifying an alternative (company-wide) configuration file directory.[BAE V7.8.035]
New options for setting comments to be displayed with color and/or aperture table selections.[BAE V7.8.054]
New functions for generating SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) outputs from the currently SCM and/or layout loaded element.[BAE V7.8.057]
Highlight net function improved and equipped with new mini projects.[BAE V7.8.039]
Dialog position memory with multi-monitor configuration support.[BAE V7.8.047]
Message and confirmation popup dialog placement modified to position default confirmation button under mouse cursor if possible.[BAE V7.8.051]
New option for setting reference points for jump relative interactions implemented.[BAE V7.8.009]
Rule system functions included in right mouse button context menus.[BAE V7.8.042]
Function button tooltips added to the favourites dialogs of the BAE Windows versions.[BAE V7.8.055]
Context menu pick element information display in status line implemented/improved.[BAE V7.8.045]
Tab controls and a number of parameter settings which were previously only implemented through different menus and submenus have been added to the dialog of the BAE Windows versions.[BAE V7.8.046]
Ruler tick display during distance queries.[BAE V7.8.058]
Improved and new net and label highlighting/coloring functions.[BAE V7.8.019]
Option for copying/creating logical library definitions implemented in the Schematic Editor function for saving SCM symbols.[BAE V7.8.006]
New property dialog function for copying SCM symbol attribute values to the clipboard.[BAE V7.8.018]
New features for automatic and semi-automatic SCM symbol attribute value assignments through macro command sequences.[BAE V7.8.015]
Schematic Editor functions modified to preserve the group selection status of renamed symbols.[BAE V7.8.007]
Improved Schematic Editor functions for copying/setting plan header variant attributes.[BAE V7.8.046]
Schematic Editor functions for renaming/renumbering symbols extended.[BAE V7.8.047]
Schematic Editor function modified to pick default connection point marker from bae.ini
if no such marker is configured in the current project.[BAE V7.8.007]
New and improved Schematic Editor functions for automatically re-routing connections when moving and/or rotating symbols and labels.[BAE V7.8.004]
Polygon segment pick supported by and Schematic Editor functions.[BAE V7.8.004]
Arc radius control for arc center points in the Schematic Editor p key element property dialog modified to allow for arc radius modifications.[BAE V7.8.004]
Schematic Editor function modified to search for texts on all hierarchy levels of the currently loaded element and to support text pattern searches.[BAE V7.8.035]
added to Schematic Editor text placement functions.[BAE V7.8.027]
Attribute name prefix definitions introduced for displaying attribute texts in upper case or lower case.[BAE V7.8.008]
New options for specifying destination directories for autosave backup files.[BAE V7.8.047]
Library macro selection memory built into library element dialogs for faster macro selection from network libraries.[BAE V7.8.047]
New option for listing logical library definitions implemented in function.[BAE V7.8.031]
Pin numbering check implemented in the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for saving schematic symbols and layout part macros.[BAE V7.8.051]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor drawing functions for adding arrow tips to graphic lines and line polygons.[BAE V7.8.009]
Group and clipping options added to the functions.[BAE V7.8.049]
New option for importing closed line polygona as areas added to the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor Autocad/DXF import functions.[BAE V7.8.027]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for moving named groups.[BAE V7.8.041]
Schematic Editor functions for moving groups with mirrored and/or rotated elements improved. Arbitrary rotation angles supported for groups without connections.[BAE V7.8.010]
New options for deselecting or moving glued group elements added to the functions in Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.8.044]
New features for labelling documentary layers in the layout toolbar.[BAE V7.8.044]
NDF
net list format supported by Layout Editor net list import functions.[BAE V7.8.033]
New layout layer browse options for selecting solder or part sides with documentary layer views.[BAE V7.8.031]
New Layout Editor item browser function for controlling the display of element types from different hierarchy levels.[BAE V7.8.007]
Improved layout DRC error markers for net list parts placed with wrong package types.[BAE V7.8.046]
Layout Editor functions for querying elements implemented on padstack aand pad level.[BAE V7.8.056]
Layout macro outline display functions and options implemented.[BAE V7.8.007]
Improved Layout Editor function for net list part package type updates.[BAE V7.8.010]
New options for specifying part placement side suffices added to the Layout Editor part renumbering function.[BAE V7.8.015]
Layout Editor functions modified to preserve the group selection status of renamed parts.[BAE V7.8.041]
New options for keeping X or Y coordinates implemented in the interactive part placement functions.[BAE V7.8.047]
Layout Editor functions for creating and editing traces modified to pick standard via definition from bae.ini
if this via is not yet defined in the current project.[BAE V7.8.026]
New Layout Editor functions for setting trace widths.[BAE V7.8.004]
routing function in the Layout Editor modified to support fixed trace generation.[BAE V7.8.022]
Usability of the Layout Editor function for inserting trace segments improved.[BAE V7.8.052]
New Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.8.014]
New Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.8.041]
Functions for automatically joining diagonal trace segments improved when moving traces segments and/or trace segment bundles.[BAE V7.8.020]
New option for automatically splitting segments at obstacles when moving trace segments in the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.8.018]
New Layout Editor functions for trace corner rounding/angulation.[BAE V7.8.008]
New and improved Layout Editor functions for trace meandering.[BAE V7.8.052]
New and improved Layout Editor functions for generating, processing and editing bus and parallel trace structures.[BAE V7.8.008]
Layout Editor function for converting traces to areas improved.[BAE V7.8.029]
New Layout Editor function for changing the spacing between parallel trace segments.[BAE V7.8.009]
New Layout Editor rule system functions for automatically picking vias for different trace widths.[BAE V7.8.018]
Layout Editor trace length report functions with new output format options for easy processing in external spreadsheet applications.[BAE V7.8.046]
Minimum trace length violations listed in Layout Editor trace length report functions.[BAE V7.8.004]
Area segment pick supported by and Layout Editor functions.[BAE V7.8.004]
Arc radius control for arc center points in the Layout Editor p key element property dialog modified to allow for arc radius modifications.[BAE V7.8.035]
added to Layout Editor text placement functions.[BAE V7.8.015]
New Layout Editor option for displaying airlines from group-selected net list pins to the rest of the layout during interactive group placement operations.[BAE V7.8.021]
New Layout Editor options for treating selectable fill areas as Autorouter keepout areas.[BAE V7.8.027]
New Layout Editor function for automatically creating copper fill keepout areas at narrow gaps between round pins and vias.[BAE V7.8.046]
New Layout Editor functions for transfering fill area parameters between fill areas.[BAE V7.8.056]
New rule system predicate for specifying non-default copper fill clearance parameters for traces, areas, vias, padstack macros and pad macros.[BAE V7.8.027]
New Autorouter option for stepping through the routing wave display.[BAE V7.8.009]
CAM Processor dialogs for multi-layer selections improved.[BAE V7.8.009]
option added to CAM Processor function.[BAE V7.8.008]
New BAE HighEnd rule system predicate introduced to enable CAM output of partial drill hole terminator pads.[BAE V7.8.047]
New CAM Processor option for excluding unused drill diameters from drill tool table outputs.[BAE V7.8.033]
Generic insertion data output with pin net names.[BAE V7.8.049]
New generic insertion data options for pin outputs and part reference name filtering.[BAE V7.8.058]
New CAM View functions for scaling imported Gerber data and aperture size definitions.[BAE V7.8.058]
New and improved User Language system functions.[BAE V7.8.058]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V7.8.006]
New definitions added to the symbol and part libraries.[BAE V7.8.046]
Net and net pin attribute symbols added to the route.ddb
SCM symbol library.[BAE V7.8.018]
terminal
pin macros of att_
symbols in the route.ddb
SCM symbol library replaced with labelpin
pin macros to trigger automatic pin connection routing when first placing these symbol at positions without connection.[BAE V7.8.019]
Default ??
attribute values assigned to route.ddb
SCM library symbols to trigger automatic attribute value assignment dialogs when placing these symbols.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.8 are:
[BAE V7.6.034]
New and improved BAE configuration file access function under Windows.[BAE V7.6.034]
Bartels AutoEngineer HighEnd installation on Windows simplified.[BAE V7.6.020]
Graphic system performance for displaying patterns significantly improved for Windows versions with Desktop Window Manager (DWM) such as Windows 7 and Windows Vista.[BAE V7.6.047]
Dialog windows resizable.[BAE V7.6.003]
Command history management and command history processing improved.[BAE V7.6.009]
New BAE command sequence processor/interpreter to support remotely controlled BAE operation.[BAE V7.6.010]
Element load history access through mouse "thumb" keys under Windows.[BAE V7.6.010]
button added for loading report outputs into text editors added to report display windows.[BAE V7.6.012]
Rule system memory management optimized. Elements with large numbers of rule settings are loading significantly faster.[BAE V7.6.015]
Improved messaging system for read-only DDB file access.[BAE V7.6.024]
Context menu with viewport positioning options added to function.[BAE V7.6.024]
Functions for placing elements and polygon points modified to retrieve coordinate pairs from the Windows when pressing the Ctrl-V key.[BAE V7.6.058]
Improved and new toolbar button display options.[BAE V7.6.004]
Schematic Editor under Windows to support automatic schematic sheet load when dragging & dropping .ddb
file names onto the Layout Editor window.[BAE V7.6.012]
New Schematic Editor command line startup modes for loading schematic plans and automatically executing predefined command sequences (batches).[BAE V7.6.016]
New Schematic Editor options for selecting and/or deleting orphant DDB file library elements.[BAE V7.6.032]
New function for removing logical library defintions from all DDB files within selectable directory trees.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Schematic Editor functions for transferring placement and polygon point coordinates to and from the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.6.040]
Improved Schematic Editor functions for importing EDIF data.[BAE V7.6.021]
New Schematic Editor options for automatically selecting the default SCM library for loading SCM symbols.[BAE V7.6.015]
New schematic library macro check function.[BAE V7.6.021]
Pin updates for symbol/labels which are not in the source library file implemented in the Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.6.041]
Interactive Schematic Editor functions for placing symbols/labels with improved features/options for displaying symbol/label name/attribute texts.[BAE V7.6.032]
New options for text center alignments added to the Schematic Editor symbol edit batch function.[BAE V7.6.004]
Dialog window management of the Schematic Editor symbol database functions improved.[BAE V7.6.020]
New Schematic Editor functions for exporting and importing symbol attribute data in CSV format.[BAE V7.6.046]
New Schematic Editor cleanup function for removing symbol attribute values without corresponding symbol attribute text definitions.[BAE V7.6.046]
New Schematic Editor function for assigning new or modified default symbol macro attribute values to project file symbols.[BAE V7.6.028]
New Schematic Editor function for assigning groups of schematic symbols to part areas for subsequent selection in the layout.[BAE V7.6.010]
New Schematic Editor display options for coloring nets and/or assigning net display patterns.[BAE V7.6.016]
Schematic Editor function for placing labels with new option for sheet-specific net name selections.[BAE V7.6.040]
New Schematic Editor functions for automatically splitting connections segments which are placed over mutiple symbol pins.[BAE V7.6.010]
Schematic Editor bus pick function improved.[BAE V7.6.032]
Improved automated SCM bus tap plot visibility settings.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Schematic Editor functions for implementing graphic corner edit loops.[BAE V7.6.029]
New Schematic Editor search function for locating texts on the currently loaded element.[BAE V7.6.016]
Schematic Editor to support overbars (negation indicators) for characters in texts and reference names.[BAE V7.6.016]
New and improved Schematic Editor group selection functions.[BAE V7.6.029]
New Schematic Editor group functions for selecting and/or deselecting text elements through text string specifications.[BAE V7.6.022]
New Schematic Editor group functions for selecting and/or deselecting macros which don't match specified names and/or name patterms.[BAE V7.6.008]
Functions for rotating group-selected elements assigned to the l and r keys in the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.6.017]
New Schematic Editor group element report function.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Schematic Editor function for copying the coordinates of group-selected connections and graphic polygons to the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.6.020]
New and/or improved group functions for processing locked SCM symbol attributes.[BAE V7.6.004]
Schematic Editor EPS/PDF outputs with PDF layer assignments for symbol attribute annotations.[BAE V7.6.044]
Printer name specification and all project SCM sheet outputs supported by the call sequence of the Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.6.040]
New and improved Schematic Editor functions for managing and processing module ports nin hierarchical designs.[BAE V7.6.033]
New logical library definition cleanup Packager option.[BAE V7.6.033]
New functions and features for specifying and automatically displaying part and net application notes during manual placement and routing operations.[BAE V7.6.060]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor options for restricting DXF outputs to group-selected elements and/or item browser element classes.[BAE V7.6.004]
Layout Editor under Windows to support automatic layout load when dragging & dropping .ddb
file names onto the Layout Editor window.[BAE V7.6.012]
New Layout Editor command line startup mode for loading layouts and automatically zooming to a specified part.[BAE V7.6.012]
New Layout Editor command line startup modes for loading layouts and automatically executing predefined command sequences (batches).[BAE V7.6.016]
New Schematic Editor options for selecting and/or deleting orphant DDB file library elements.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Layout Editor functions for transferring placement and polygon point coordinates to and from the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.6.012]
New options for adding up to 12 documentary layers into the top level layer selection menus of the functions for adding and/or editing texts, areas, etc.[BAE V7.6.006]
Special layer entries for the selection of display patterns for fixed and glued elements added to the layout color palette.[BAE V7.6.008]
New options for saving the current layout color settings with the project.[BAE V7.6.008]
New layout options for displaying layer-specific airlines using layer colors.[BAE V7.6.010]
New layout options for fading out airlines with start and end point outside the current viewport.[BAE V7.6.042]
New options for automatically saving and loading net color assignments and net visibility modes with the layout.[BAE V7.6.003]
Y-axis mirror mode supported by layout solder side display mode.[BAE V7.6.003]
Layout element glue/anchor mode display added to short element info query key/function.[BAE V7.6.005]
New Layout Editor item browser dialog for fading out and/or fading in selectable element type on different hierarchy levels.[BAE V7.6.032]
New Layout Editor DRC functions for displaying and processing part package type errors.[BAE V7.6.005]
Improved Layout Editor DRC error display and short-circuit area highlight.[BAE V7.6.005]
Improved Layout Editor DRC error display and short-circuit area highlight.[BAE V7.6.040]
New Layout Editor function for locating and indicating overlapping trace segments.[BAE V7.6.005]
New BAE HighEnd cross highlight functions for highlighting placed/moved layout parts in the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.6.021]
New Layout Editor options for automatically selecting the default layout library for loading layout symbols.[BAE V7.6.015]
New layout library macro check function.[BAE V7.6.021]
Padstack/pad updates for parts/padstacks which are not in the source library file implemented in the Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.6.004]
Improved layout p part data query with drill diameter display for part pins.[BAE V7.6.004]
Layout Editor part placement function to consider part/trace rerouting as separate undo step.[BAE V7.6.029]
New Layout Editor option for including constructive parts and nets with net list exports.[BAE V7.6.006]
Layout part list output function modified to include layout variant name and number in the output file header.[BAE V7.6.026]
Pin coordinate snap pick performance of the p Layout Editor key significantly improved for parts with large numbers of pins.[BAE V7.6.060]
New Layout Editor autorouting function for single layer point-to-point trace connections.[BAE V7.6.005]
New Layout Editor function for adding fixed traces.[BAE V7.6.005]
New Layout Editor functions for inserting traces into existing traces.[BAE V7.6.028]
Parameter cache for repeat operations of the Layout Editor function for moving trace segments implementiert.[BAE V7.6.057]
Improved Layout Editor functions for repeated trace corner modifications.[BAE V7.6.005]
Improved Layout Editor function for automatically connecting trace segment pairs at their cross-point.[BAE V7.6.022]
Layout Editor functions for manually adding and editing traces extended by options for fully or partially removing existing traces/segments which cause DRC errors and/or short-circuits with new/edited traces.[BAE V7.6.005]
Automatic signal layer fade-out and fade-in when changing layers during manual routing in the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.6.006]
Improved layout p via data query dialog with drill diameter and drill class display for the selected via padstack macros.[BAE V7.6.008]
Improved Layout Editor trace generation functions with support for traces with arcs.[BAE V7.6.020]
Selection of and supported by Layout Editor function for placing parallel trace.[BAE V7.6.060]
New Layout Editor options for controlling automatic trace merge mode behaviour.[BAE V7.6.004]
New Layout Editor net list assistant functions for loading and/or saving airline visibility and net highlight settings.[BAE V7.6.006]
New and improved BAE HighEnd Layout Editor functions for exporting and importing layer stack definitions.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Layout Editor functions for implementing trace and area corner edit loops.[BAE V7.6.010]
New Layout Editor options for generating drill class specific drill legends.[BAE V7.6.016]
New and improved Layout Editor group selection functions.[BAE V7.6.029]
New Schematic Editor group functions for selecting and/or deselecting text elements through text string specifications.[BAE V7.6.008]
Functions for rotating group-selected elements assigned to the l and r keys in the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.6.017]
New Layout Editor group element report function.[BAE V7.6.026]
New Layout Editor function for copying the coordinates of group-selected traces and areas polygons to the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.6.016]
New Layout Editor function for fill area specific fill and/or hatch modes for subsequent copper pour procedures.[BAE V7.6.005]
Layout Editor copper fill functions improved to avoid the generation of overlapping/redundant copper fill structures when repeatedely processing the same fill area.[BAE V7.6.010]
Layout Editor copper fill net assignment and query functions improved.[BAE V7.6.060]
New layout rule system options for assigning element-specific heat trap connection widths for the copper fill functions.[BAE V7.6.012]
New CAM Processor command line startup modes for loading layouts and automatically executing predefined command sequences (batches).[BAE V7.6.004]
Layout EPS/PDF outputs with PDF layer assignments for part and pin annotations.[BAE V7.6.060]
Layout element class selection for EPS/PDF outputs implemented.[BAE V7.6.044]
supported by function.[BAE V7.6.047]
Variant output loop option added to the function.[BAE V7.6.039]
New option for multilayer and/or multicolor plot outputs on white (instead of black) background.[BAE V7.6.033]
New and improved CAM batch options for filled PCB and milling contour outputs.[BAE V7.6.016]
New BAE setup parameter for assigning documentary layers to top level layer selection menus in the layout system.[BAE V7.6.042]
New and improved User Language system functions.[BAE V7.6.002]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V7.6.033]
New symbols for specifiying and assigning info text attributes added to the route.ddb
SCM library.[BAE V7.6.030]
Flag pole graphic areas of the symbols in the route.ddb
SCM library have been converted to graphic lines.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.6 are:
[BAE V7.4.009]
Dialog popup windows for warning messages and user prompts opened at current mouse position to simplify user interactions when working with more than one monitor.[BAE V7.4.002]
Company-specific baebase.ini
module startup parameter file optionally processed after system parameter file bae.ini
and prior to user-specific parameter file baeuser.ini
.[BAE V7.4.034]
Option for automatically loading the last processed element upon module start supported.[BAE V7.4.015]
Maximum number of project variants increased from 30 to 99.[BAE V7.4.018]
Element class assignment option added to bae.ini
menu entry configuration command.[BAE V7.4.017]
Screen redraw and graphic display performance on Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems significantly improved.[BAE V7.4.038]
New BAE HighEnd command line argument for starting both Layout Editor and Schematic Editor for a project.[BAE V7.4.026]
"Tear Off" menus implement in the BAE Motif versions.[BAE V7.4.005]
Status window arrow buttons added to provide access to the last 50 system messages.[BAE V7.4.003]
New option for activating the treeview menu in its own window.[BAE V7.4.002]
Toolbar and middle mouse button functions for input grid settings modified to switch automatically to grid-based input mode.[BAE V7.4.003]
Toolbar tooltips improved to display additional information.[BAE V7.4.019]
New (Edit) button for editing polygons and connections and/or traces added to the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor toolbars.[BAE V7.4.019]
Mouse drag and drop mode option added to the and toolbar buttons for moving and/or editing elements.[BAE V7.4.019]
New (Information) button for activating element queries added to the toolbars.[BAE V7.4.023]
Element and corner point polar coordinate input functions modified to allow for polar coordinate center point settings.[BAE V7.4.020]
Improved Eagle ULP programs for exporting SCM and layout data to BAE import format.[BAE V7.4.022]
New Schematic Editor functions for left-rotating and/or right-rotating the currently loaded element/workspace.[BAE V7.4.003]
Schematic Editor element property dialogs modified to allow for read-only name texts to be copied to the clipboard.[BAE V7.4.041]
New Schematic Editor error display modes for displaying error and/or antenna elements.[BAE V7.4.009]
Display message filter added to the dialog of the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.4.010]
New symbol pin search functions added to the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.4.015]
Project-wide SCM symbol macro queries supported.[BAE V7.4.017]
Logical library attribute selection supported in Schematic Editor symbol search dialog.[BAE V7.4.007]
Schematic Editor dialogs improved.[BAE V7.4.007]
Pick sensitivity of interactive Schematic Editor symbol and label functions improved.[BAE V7.4.005]
Symbol attribute and pin info field added to the Schematic Editor element property dialog for symbols.[BAE V7.4.002]
New Schematic Editor functions for importing and automatically placing text, pin name and label rows.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Schematic Editor function for applying symbol edit batches to currently loaded elements.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Schematic Editor options for triggering symbol edit batches when saving SCM sheets, symbols, labels and/or markers.[BAE V7.4.021]
New Schematic Editor functions for project-wide symbol attribute value substitutions.[BAE V7.4.024]
New Schematic Editor option for generating open connection indicator lines when moving symbols and/or groups with signal routing deactivated.[BAE V7.4.034]
New Schematic Editor options for autopmatically activating pin connection functions upon symbol/label placement.[BAE V7.4.003]
Improved Schematic Editor bus tap function to allow for bus taps to be named by symbol texts.[BAE V7.4.025]
Schematic Editor bus tap pick functions improved.[BAE V7.4.041]
New and improved Schematic Editor functions for connection and net element group selections.[BAE V7.4.029]
New Schematic Editor functions for generating polyangulars (regular n-edge polygons), ellipses and ovals.[BAE V7.4.002]
Schematic Editor measurement functions improved.[BAE V7.4.014]
Options for drawing arrows added to the Schematic Editor measurement functions.[BAE V7.4.005]
Schematic Editor functions for creating texts with improved text property specification dialog.[BAE V7.4.023]
Improved Schematic Editor functions for editing multiline texts and specifying multiline text line spacing.[BAE V7.4.005]
New Schematic Editor function for vertically center-aligning text.[BAE V7.4.034]
Schematic Editor with new options for inserting measurement text prefixes and/or suffixes.[BAE V7.4.007]
Schematic Editor group selection functions improved.[BAE V7.4.034]
New Schematic Editor functions for setting the mirror mode of group-selected symbols, labels and texts[BAE V7.4.003]
Schematic Editor group settings dialog with new option for automatically releasing the angle lock during operations implemented.[BAE V7.4.002]
Shortcut key for releasing the angle lock introduced to Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.4.008]
New Schematic Editor function for loading and placing groups at the origin of the currently loaded element.[BAE V7.4.002]
New option for symbol attribute notes PDF output added to Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.4.009]
Packager message output performance increased.[BAE V7.4.011]
Packager error handling improved.[BAE V7.4.003]
New system parameter for automatically activating the last active SCM variant when loading a layout.[BAE V7.4.009]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor options for activating dynamic element boundaries during interactive placement operations.[BAE V7.4.018]
Listings of copied and/or missing source library elements added to Schematic Editor and Layout Editor library update functions.[BAE V7.4.020]
Schematic Editor and Layout Editor group selection functions improved.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for assigning PDF output layers to elements and for group selecting elements by PDF layers.[BAE V7.4.022]
New Layout Editor functions for left-rotating and/or right-rotating the currently loaded element/workspace.[BAE V7.4.003]
Layout Editor element property dialogs modified to allow for read-only name texts to be copied to the clipboard.[BAE V7.4.007]
Improved Layout Editor drill data reports.[BAE V7.4.032]
Extended color selection with 512 additional added to the layout system.[BAE V7.4.031]
Display patterns supported for layout error and highlight elements.[BAE V7.4.024]
New layout features for specifying the color palette and layer menu output/display sequence for documentary layers.[BAE V7.4.028]
New option for displaying coordinates and dimensions in 1/1000 Inch units added to the Layout Editor element properties dialogs.[BAE V7.4.023]
Improved Layout Editor area and trace pick point display.[BAE V7.4.033]
New Layout Editor DRC functions for accepting DRC errors and/or fading out DRC error markers.[BAE V7.4.020]
New and improved Layout Editor DRC functions for group selecting and highlighting specific DRC error elements and listing active copper areas without signal pin connection.[BAE V7.4.028]
New layout rule for assigning heights to height DRC areas independently from part height settings.[BAE V7.4.032]
Net group DRC blocks support added to the advanced DRC in BAE HighEnd.[BAE V7.4.005]
Part attribute and pin info field added to the Layout Editor element property dialog for parts.[BAE V7.4.034]
New Layout Editor options and functions for automatically re-routing part pin/via connections during part move operations.[BAE V7.4.030]
Pin swap function added to layout part placement context menus.[BAE V7.4.011]
New option for including part placement side indicators added to the layout part list output facilities.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Layout Editor function for applying library edit batches to currently loaded elements.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Layout Editor options for triggering edit batches when saving layouts, parts, padstacks and/or pads.[BAE V7.4.020]
New Layout Editor functions for adding/removing group selected parts to/from the part placement set.[BAE V7.4.028]
New option for generating via padstacks without solder mask added to the Layout Editor macro generator.[BAE V7.4.040]
Improved Layout Editor autoplacement part set selection functions.[BAE V7.4.040]
Layout Editor autoplacement functions to consider net and pin airline visibility modes.[BAE V7.4.041]
New BAE HighEnd Layout Editor function for placing schematic symbol group layout parts.[BAE V7.4.022]
Modified trace edit fill display options for improved user guidance during trace edit interactions in the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.4.015]
Layout Editor trace length query dialog improved.[BAE V7.4.011]
Layout Editor net list assistant with new option for selecting/processing pick part nets.[BAE V7.4.023]
Net info field and net pin selection box added to the Layout Editor net list assistant dialog.[BAE V7.4.038]
New Layout Editor functions and options for deactivating and/or activating the display of pin airlines.[BAE V7.4.003]
New Layout Editor parameter dialog buttons for saving and loading net and pin visibility selections.[BAE V7.4.024]
Layout Editor functions for assigning net visibility settings improved.[BAE V7.4.002]
Layout Editor trace beautify function improved.[BAE V7.4.007]
Improved Layout Editor trace shield function with polygon shield support and via position selection.[BAE V7.4.019]
Short circuit pin listing in Layout Editor pin status report sorted by level/net names.[BAE V7.4.022]
New Layout Editor functions/features for simplified fanout trace/via placements.[BAE V7.4.015]
Autorouter functions integrated to the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.4.029]
New Layout Editor functions for generating polyangulars (regular n-edge polygons), ellipses and ovals.[BAE V7.4.025]
New Layout Editor function for converting documentary layer keepout areas into signal layer keepout areas.[BAE V7.4.002]
Layout Editor measurement functions improved.[BAE V7.4.014]
Options for drawing arrows added to the Layout Editor measurement functions.[BAE V7.4.024]
Improved and new Layout Editor pick polygon/trace crosspoint functions.[BAE V7.4.048]
New Layout Editor functions for controlling the design rule check behaviour of keepout areas.[BAE V7.4.005]
Layout Editor functions for creating texts with improved text property specification dialog.[BAE V7.4.023]
Improved Layout Editor functions for editing multiline texts and specifying multiline text line spacing.[BAE V7.4.005]
New Layout Editor function for vertically center-aligning text.[BAE V7.4.034]
Schematic Editor with new options for inserting measurement text prefixes and/or suffixes.[BAE V7.4.005]
Improved and enhanced Layout Editor functions for converting texts into areas and/or documentary lines.[BAE V7.4.012]
New Layout Editor function for creating drill plans with drill hole diameter legends on selectable documentary layers.[BAE V7.4.007]
Layout Editor group selection functions improved.[BAE V7.4.034]
New Layout Editor functions for setting the mirror mode of group-selected parts and texts[BAE V7.4.003]
Layout Editor group settings dialog implemented with new options for automatically releasing the angle lock during operations and for restricting group selections and/or group deselections to currently visible elements.[BAE V7.4.002]
Shortcut key for releasing the angle lock introduced to Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.4.008]
New Layout Editor function for loading and placing groups at the origin of the currently loaded element.[BAE V7.4.008]
Layout Editor group matrix copy function with new features for improved hierarchy block copy support.[BAE V7.4.018]
Extended consistency checks added to the Layout Editor copper fill facilities.[BAE V7.4.018]
Improved Layout Editor copper fill area listings.[BAE V7.4.028]
Improved Layout Editor copper fill heat trap generation.[BAE V7.4.033]
New Layout Editor function for generating hatch areas on documentary layers.[BAE V7.4.015]
Part-related Autorouter error messages to trigger an automatic zoom to the affected part.[BAE V7.4.038]
Autorouter to consider net and pin airline display modes.[BAE V7.4.006]
New option for PDF part and pin annotation output added to CAM Processor function.[BAE V7.4.008]
New options for configuring layered output added to the CAM Processor function.[BAE V7.4.008]
New options for configuring and/or including display grids added to the CAM Processor function.[BAE V7.4.009]
New options for output page and output layer selection support added to the CAM Processor function for creating batches.[BAE V7.4.031]
New CAM Processor plot function for monochrome bitmap output.[BAE V7.4.012]
CAM Processor Gerber plot functions with improved power layer drill hole clearance checks.[BAE V7.4.022]
New options/features for controlling (panelized) CAM Processor insertion data outputs.[BAE V7.4.029]
CAM View display functions to support patterns for displaying layers/apertures.[BAE V7.4.009]
Redundant calls eliminated from the CAM View batch function for loading multiple drill and/or Gerber files.[BAE V7.4.023]
New options for selecting and/or setting the input offset for CAM View imports.[BAE V7.4.026]
Control elements for setting input offsets added to the CAM View / / dialog.[BAE V7.4.015]
New CAM View mode for creating layouts from Gerber and drilling data with hatching area conversion and arc restoration.[BAE V7.4.046]
New and improved User Language index variables and User Language system functions.[BAE V7.4.003]
New User Language Compiler option for suppressing warning messages related to the compilation of include files.[BAE V7.4.046]
User Language Interpreter modified to allow for the execution of User Language programs compiled with earlier BAE versions.[BAE V7.4.001]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V7.4.047]
New definitions added to the symbol and part libraries.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.4 are:
[BAE V7.4.000]
Bartels AutoEngineer supported on Microsoft Windows 7.[BAE V7.2.040]
Bartels AutoEngineer available for SUN Solaris/OpenSolaris on Intel and AMD platforms.[BAE V7.2.013]
System limits for maximum text and attribute value lengths increased from 40 to 200 characters.[BAE V7.2.003]
User-specific baeuser.ini
file instead of system parameter file bae.ini
supported for saving default system parameters.[BAE V7.2.028]
New functions for importing and exporting SQL tables in CSV format.[BAE V7.2.034]
New features for memory access violation project data recovery.[BAE V7.2.018]
Improved BAE window focus function.[BAE V7.2.011]
New option for permanently displaying the BAE menu in a tree view.[BAE V7.2.010]
Option for selecting a centered zoom window with the function.[BAE V7.2.010]
New graphic workarea control element for scrolling in arbitrary directions.[BAE V7.2.015]
Improved/extended key programming and input focus control functions.[BAE V7.2.003]
Ctrl key info display function improved.[BAE V7.2.022]
New dialog window function key Ctrl-C for copying selection list box entries to the clipboard.[BAE V7.2.004]
New toolbar buttons for displaying and setting the input and display grids.[BAE V7.2.045]
Schematic sheet and layout previews added to the DDB file element selection dialogs of the BAE Windows versions.[BAE V7.2.017]
Dialog box position memory implemented in all BAE Motif versions.[BAE V7.2.046]
Arc drawing functions with improved user guidance.[BAE V7.2.040]
Standard sheet size information added to Schematic Editor element reports.[BAE V7.2.011]
New Schematic Editor function for deleting logical netlists from DDB files.[BAE V7.2.042]
New Schematic Editor functions for renaming DDB file elements with convenient options for numbering the schematic sheets in a project file.[BAE V7.2.047]
Schematic Editor function for copying SCM sheets modified to include logical library definition copies.[BAE V7.2.047]
Schematic Editor function for copying schemtic sheets with automatic symbol renaming to resolve symbol name conflicts.[BAE V7.2.022]
Schematic Editor symbol and info query pick performance improved.[BAE V7.2.041]
Schematic Editor symbol search functions improved.[BAE V7.2.014]
Schematic Editor output improved/extended.[BAE V7.2.003]
Option for displaying logical library definitions added to the Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.2.040]
New Schematic Editor functions and features for symbol name pattern queries/checks.[BAE V7.2.006]
Example definitions and button added to dialog.[BAE V7.2.003]
New option for processing all DDB files of a selectable library directory and all its subdirectories added to the Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.2.031]
Schematic Editor function with new/improved symbol pool access facilities.[BAE V7.2.006]
Schematic Editor function extended to allow for the substitution of name patterns at fixed positions in symbol names.[BAE V7.2.047]
New option for substituting symbol name patterns added to the Schematic Editor function.[BAE V7.2.032]
New Schematic Editor function for placing pins on symbol level or labels on plan level using Windows clipboard text for pin/label names.[BAE V7.2.018]
New Schematic Editor attribute value selection menu options for querying SCM symbols without attribute value assignment.[BAE V7.2.031]
New Schematic Editor function for placing pins with names derived from selectable texts.[BAE V7.2.038]
New Schematic Editor function for generating FPGA symbols from pin description import files.[BAE V7.2.031]
New Schematic Editor function for placing labels using names from an imported label name list.[BAE V7.2.018]
Improved features for automatically correlating SCM symbol plot visibility and placement status settings.[BAE V7.2.016]
New SCM rule system predicate for assigning external document file references to SCM symbol macros.[BAE V7.2.044]
New Schematic Editor facilities for querying and locating antenna highlights and unconnected pins.[BAE V7.2.034]
function added to the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.2.003]
Improved/simplified SCM bus tap selection.[BAE V7.2.034]
New SCM options for project-wide bus tap renaming.[BAE V7.2.034]
New SCM feature for selecting bus tap names prior to bus tap placement.[BAE V7.2.041]
New/improved functions for connecting SCM symbol pins to busses.[BAE V7.2.033]
New SCM signal router facility for automatically indicating unrouted connections after complex symbol or group placement operations.[BAE V7.2.004]
Improved SCM bus connection rerouting algorithms.[BAE V7.2.015]
Functions for naming busses and bus taps improved.[BAE V7.2.014]
SCM net highlight functions for unnamed nets improved.[BAE V7.2.032]
New Schematic Editor functions for placing texts from the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.2.038]
Extended Schematic Editor functions for selecting and/or delecting symbol through attribute values and/or attribute value patterns.[BAE V7.2.030]
New Schematic Editor functions for selecting and/or delecting polygons by polygon type.[BAE V7.2.030]
New Schematic Editor function for converting group-selected graphic lines to connections.[BAE V7.2.009]
New function for selecting different modes for redrawing texts and connections during group placement operations in the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.2.003]
Support for layer level sort order specifications in Schematic Editor PDF batch definitions.[BAE V7.2.019]
EPS/PDF output of SCM plans with new options for selecting and/or deselecting output pages/sheets by element name patterns.[BAE V7.2.038]
Packager modified to check for symbol modifications which were carried out after saving the project's SCM plan.[BAE V7.2.034]
New autosave facility for externally loaded Packager parameter sets.[BAE V7.2.037]
New features for implicit symbol/gate assignments to layout parts through matching symbol/part attribute value assignments.[BAE V7.2.005]
New options for automatically shrinking element boundaries when saving SCM or layout elements.[BAE V7.2.036]
Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for drawing polygon arcs with improved user guidance.[BAE V7.2.015]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for center-aligning texts horizontally and/or vertically.[BAE V7.2.015]
Coordinate labeling functions added in both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.2.005]
Improved SCM and layout part list outputs.[BAE V7.2.005]
New ASCII import option for importing all project-specific ASCII input files in one go.[BAE V7.2.022]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for updating project-specific rule definitions with corresponding rule definitions from the central rule defintion database.[BAE V7.2.038]
Extended variant selection facilities in Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.2.032]
Improved Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for assigning PDF output colors to elements.[BAE V7.2.032]
Multiple area support for HATCH
DXF commands implemented in the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor AutoCAD/DXF import functions.[BAE V7.2.025]
Layout system to support new top layer selection/assignment.[BAE V7.2.019]
BAE HighEnd performance for loading layouts with many parts significantly improved.[BAE V7.2.003]
New option for processing all DDB files of a selectable library directory and all its subdirectories added to the Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.2.042]
New Layout Editor functions for renaming DDB file elements.[BAE V7.2.023]
Improved Layout Editor dialog with new buttons for loading and saving color tables.[BAE V7.2.019]
New element pick mode for exclusively limiting layout element picks to the currently selected pick preference layer.[BAE V7.2.028]
Improved and extended Layout Editor net parameter DRC.[BAE V7.2.023]
Improved and new Layout Editor DRC error display functions.[BAE V7.2.030]
Part macro information added to the Layout Editor part tooltips.[BAE V7.2.044]
Improved Layout Editor via element query functions.[BAE V7.2.018]
Improved net element query functions in the Layout Editor of the BAE HighEnd system.[BAE V7.2.038]
Extendended and improved Layout Editor functions for assigning net visibility modes to parts.[BAE V7.2.005]
New options for applying automatic layout part renaming/renumbering to selected group only.[BAE V7.2.006]
New Layout Editor function for automatically substituting name patterns in group-selected part names or texts.[BAE V7.2.006]
Layout Editor function modified to allow for the selection of the constructive parts to be deleted from the layout.[BAE V7.2.013]
New option for fading out layout part names and attributes by setting their text size to size zero.[BAE V7.2.045]
New options for including passive and/or active copper areas in Mincon generation with options.[BAE V7.2.045]
Performance of Mincon generation function with options significantly improved for large copper-filled layouts.[BAE V7.2.006]
Net coloring/hatching button added to the net name display in the element attribute dialog which can be activated through the p key.[BAE V7.2.038]
Improved Layout Editor trace width functions with new option for partially modifying trace segments according to design rule settings.[BAE V7.2.018]
New/improved Layout Editor trace length adjustment functions.[BAE V7.2.036]
New Layout Editor functions for placing fixed vias.[BAE V7.2.028]
Layout Editor functions for editing traces and polygons with improved user guidance.[BAE V7.2.047]
New and improved Layout Editor functions and options for editing differential trace pairs traces.[BAE V7.2.045]
Function added to the Layout Editor menu.[BAE V7.2.022]
Layout Editor functions for editing polygons with improved feedback and guidance through polygon type and polygon layer display in the status line.[BAE V7.2.022]
New layout polygon mirror display options for fixed mirrored and unmirrored visibility settings.[BAE V7.2.005]
New and improved Layout Editor functions for resetting part, attribute and pin text positions.[BAE V7.2.032]
New Layout Editor functions for placing texts from the Windows clipboard.[BAE V7.2.019]
New Layout Editor functions for selecting and deselecting traces connected to group-selected part pins.[BAE V7.2.024]
Layout Editor copper fill functions with improved heat-trap position check algorithm for placing heat-traps at narrow positions.[BAE V7.2.034]
Extended copper fill heat trap connection type rule sets for controlling heat trap connections for individual pins/vias and/or parts/vias on part and/or layout level.[BAE V7.2.023]
function added to Autorouter.[BAE V7.2.018]
Routing matrix memory requirements entry added to Autorouter info/report functions.[BAE V7.2.038]
New Autorouter mode for routing partially placed layouts.[BAE V7.2.024]
Autorouter startup performance and optimizer pattern search performance for nets with many pins significantly improved.[BAE V7.2.025]
Autorouter optimizer output quality improved.[BAE V7.2.041]
New Autorouter batch mode for net visibility controlled net group routing.[BAE V7.2.018]
BAE HighEnd Autorouter with advanced DRC support for layer-specific net, net type/group and via pad clearance settings.[BAE V7.2.003]
Support for layout layer level sort order specifications in PDF batch definitions.[BAE V7.2.007]
Support for multiple steps added to the function.[BAE V7.2.038]
CAM mirror mode option added to the function.[BAE V7.2.037]
New EPS/PDF batch output options for controlling plot element visibility without rule assignments.[BAE V7.2.007]
Neue batch step added to the function.[BAE V7.2.030]
New option for exporting copper areas using Hyperlynx Format 2.34 polygon commands.[BAE V7.2.007]
New option for exporting trace and/or copper structures.[BAE V7.2.009]
New option for transparent PCB outputs.[BAE V7.2.012]
to support model scaling factors and placement height offset parameters.[BAE V7.2.018]
CAM batch processor definition files to support the inclusion of external CAM batch files.[BAE V7.2.006]
CAM Processor function to support part attributes set through $?s:attributname
part texts when processing layout attribute references.[BAE V7.2.013]
Format specification of the CAM Processor function extended to allow for uppercase or lowercase name and attribute value outputs.[BAE V7.2.003]
New and improved User Language system functions.[BAE V7.2.001]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V7.2.048]
New definitions added to the symbol and part libraries.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.2 are:
[BAE V7.0.008]
Window size/position memory facilities improved.[BAE V7.0.021]
Improved visual guidance for interactive zoom window selections.[BAE V7.0.035]
Element origin displayed in toolbar element overview window.[BAE V7.0.024]
Zoom to display grid visibility function implemented in toolbar.[BAE V7.0.023]
Undo function usability improved and optimized.[BAE V7.0.024]
New function for full undo/redo buffer access and multi-step undo/redo.[BAE V7.0.042]
New/improved command repetition facilities.[BAE V7.0.004]
Improved grid favorites facilities.[BAE V7.0.041]
New key and menu programming facilities for directly assigning grid favorites to keys and/or menu entries.[BAE V7.0.042]
New options for saving user-specific dialog default parameter settings.[BAE V7.0.042]
New functions for creating and configuring user-defined dialog boxes and/or toolbars.[BAE V7.0.006]
Keystroke programming support added to macro function editor.[BAE V7.0.020]
New option for interactively selecting polar coordinate end points added to and context menu functions.[BAE V7.0.024]
/ function now also available under Windows.[BAE V7.0.027]
New and improved features for configuring and activating external applications and/or programs.[BAE V7.0.039]
New Schematic Editor function for adjusting the origin of the currently loaded element to the internal system grid origin.[BAE V7.0.038]
New SCM color table entry for elements which are disabled for plot outputs.[BAE V7.0.004]
Improved functions for logical library definition checks.[BAE V7.0.039]
New Layout Editor function for importing generic BAE ASCII schematic data.[BAE V7.0.012]
Improved and new Schematic Editor rule assignment functions.[BAE V7.0.028]
New function added to Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.0.041]
Schematic Editor symbol list search function improved.[BAE V7.0.017]
Schematic Editor equipped with additional symbol data consistency checks.[BAE V7.0.005]
Schematic Editor function with improved user interface and improved error messaging.[BAE V7.0.041]
New Option for importing pin names and texts from external files added to the Schematic Editor functions for placing symbol pin lists/rows and texts/labels.[BAE V7.0.020]
Improved Schematic Editor functions for automatically renaming symbols and/or pins on plan and/or symbol level.[BAE V7.0.012]
New Schematic Editor functions for automatically renaming symbols throughout the currently loaded SCM sheet or the current project file.[BAE V7.0.012]
New Schematic Editor functions for automatically renaming labels.[BAE V7.0.027]
New Schematic Editor feature for automatic numeric default attribute value assignments when placing new symbols on a schematic sheet.[BAE V7.0.016]
New Schematic Editor signal router options for automatic antenna optimizations during group move operations.[BAE V7.0.037]
Improved layout part set selection functions in the Schematic Editor of BAE HighEnd.[BAE V7.0.008]
New Schematic Editor functions and features to allow for pin symbols to be moved on SCM sheet level.[BAE V7.0.017]
New Schematic Editor functions and features for excluding selectable symbol pins from being rotated and/or mirrored on SCM plan level.[BAE V7.0.018]
New option for swapping pin marker macros added to the function of the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.0.029]
Improved Schematic Editor signal router algorithms for rerouting symbols and/or groups.[BAE V7.0.033]
Shortcuts for calling connection functions added to Schematic Editor toolbar buttons.[BAE V7.0.017]
Improved Schematic Editor net highlight functions to allow for the selection of unconnected label and bus tap pins.[BAE V7.0.033]
Improved Schematic Editor bus tap placement functions.[BAE V7.0.020]
New Schematic Editor dialog with powerful functions for creating standard texts and polygons and placing scalable text/polygon groups onto the current SCM element.[BAE V7.0.020]
Angle and area measuring functions added to Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.0.031]
Improved interactive Schematic Editor functions for editing polygon corners.[BAE V7.0.017]
New Schematic Editor system attribute $pltpagecount
for displaying project SCM sheet count.[BAE V7.0.006]
Schematic Editor context menu for multi-line texts implemented.[BAE V7.0.031]
Schematic Editor function for selecting group elements with improved feedback and confirmation messages.[BAE V7.0.006]
Schematic Editor function with improved connection rerouting.[BAE V7.0.021]
New feature for automatically cleaning up variant-specific group data when loading groups in the Schematic Editor.[BAE V7.0.003]
Schematic Editor options for automatically passing PDF outputs to the system's PDF file viewer now also supported by EPS/PDF batch output definitions.[BAE V7.0.006]
New Schematic Editor PDF batch output option for deactivating the fit to page print setting in Acrobat Reader.[BAE V7.0.010]
New Schematic Editor PDF batch output option for variant-specific EPS/PDF outputs.[BAE V7.0.003]
New bae.ini
parameter for specifying alternative character fonts for Schematic Editor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.014]
New bae.ini
vector text parameters for Schematic Editor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.006]
Multiline/multipart text concatenated for Schematic Editor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.036]
New functions for saving and reactivating Packager parameter settings.[BAE V7.0.026]
Layout load check prior to Packager run.[BAE V7.0.014]
Packager messages improved.[BAE V7.0.014]
and to support automatic module switch after successful Packager runs.[BAE V7.0.003]
Option for assigning power pin connection widths to normal pins.[BAE V7.0.016]
New Packager function for automatically reassigning previously placed test points.[BAE V7.0.029]
Packager modified to allow for constructive pins to be ignored when generating physical net lists.[BAE V7.0.040]
Eagle ULP programs provided for exporting BAE ASCII data from Eagle which can then be imported into the Bartels AutoEngineer using the functions of the Schematic Editor and the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.040]
New functions for rotating multiple selectable elements added to the l and r key assignments of the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.040]
New functions for mirroring multiple selectable elements added to the m key assignment of the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.031]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for loading selectable files into external applications registered for those files.[BAE V7.0.033]
New buttons for peforming move, delete or group selection operations on multiple selectable elements added to the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor toolbars.[BAE V7.0.027]
function for setting the element boundaries by selecting two rectangle corner points added to both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.024]
Variant consistency check added to functions for loading schematic plans and layouts.[BAE V7.0.010]
New/improved symbol/part browser dialogs in both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.028]
Center text output support improved in the function of both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.028]
Text frame output supported in the function of both Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.003]
Additional parameter settings in the dialogs of the Schematic Editor and the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.040]
Improved text import in the functions of the Schematic Editor and the Layout Editor improved.[BAE V7.0.004]
Improved interactive Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for creating areas.[BAE V7.0.022]
New functions for automatically creating symmetric (mirrored and/or rotated) polygons added to the polygon drawing functions in both the Schematic Editor and the Layout Editor.[BAE V7.0.037]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor options for assigning environment variable values to text attributes (e.g., for reference in EPS/PDF batch output file names).[BAE V7.0.019]
Modeless dialogs implemented for frequently used Layout Editor functions.[BAE V7.0.022]
New Layout Editor options for X and Y coordinate snaps during interactive placement operations.[BAE V7.0.027]
New and/or improved via clearance checking facilities.[BAE V7.0.028]
Layout Editor dialog improved and extended by new features.[BAE V7.0.036]
New Layout Editor function for importing generic BAE ASCII layout data.[BAE V7.0.028]
Element specific distance check in BAE HighEnd with immediate DRC clearance display.[BAE V7.0.035]
New option for toggling between layout part side and layout solder side view.[BAE V7.0.040]
Usability of the Layout Editor element layer query functions for top layer elements improved.[BAE V7.0.003]
Layout Editor layer scan and layer access function improved.[BAE V7.0.006]
New option for configuring a display pattern for the Layout Editor .[BAE V7.0.042]
Option for VRML V2.0 / VRML97
output and features for referencing/including external 3D part models added to Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.0.017]
New Layout Editor part rename function for automatically substituting hierarchical part name prefix patterns with block reference symbol names.[BAE V7.0.037]
Improved Layout Editor part set selection functions.[BAE V7.0.019]
New Layout Editor functions for placing drill hole macros on layout and/or part level.[BAE V7.0.021]
Layout Editor function moved from to menu.[BAE V7.0.022]
Layout Editor net list import and export functions modified to support arbitrary net attribute definitions.[BAE V7.0.021]
More detailed net data/information retrievable through Layout Editor element property dialogs.[BAE V7.0.027]
Layout Editor net assistant dialog improved.[BAE V7.0.018]
Layout Editor functions for deleting nets with improved status messages and user guidance.[BAE V7.0.008]
Start point snap added to Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.0.040]
function added to the Layout Editor right mouse button context menu for part pins.[BAE V7.0.040]
function added to the Layout Editor right mouse button context menu for part pins.[BAE V7.0.042]
New option for display pattern assignments added to facilities.[BAE V7.0.007]
New options added to Layout Editor functions for trace length adjustments in differential pairs.[BAE V7.0.003]
Unroutes/airline listing with net highlight and zoom to airline functions added to Layout Editor function.[BAE V7.0.007]
New options added to Layout Editor functions for trace length adjustments in differential pairs.[BAE V7.0.016]
New options added to Layout Editor functions for converting traces with large vias into parallel trace pairs with smaller vias.[BAE V7.0.039]
New Layout Editor functions for replacing via macros on selectable traces and/or nets.[BAE V7.0.021]
dialog in the BAE HighEnd version of the Layout Editor extended by a series of new and additional features and options.[BAE V7.0.031]
Improved interactive Layout Editor functions for editing trace and polygon corners.[BAE V7.0.038]
Improved Layout Editor dialogs for net visibility mode settings.[BAE V7.0.019]
New Layout Editor dialog with powerful functions for creating standard texts and polygons and placing scalable text/polygon groups onto the current layout element.[BAE V7.0.003]
Layout Editor polygon combination functions now also applicable to board outline.[BAE V7.0.003]
Layout Editor tile polygon function with new option for creating tile polygons with rounded corners.[BAE V7.0.003]
function modified to create interpolated polylines for imported ellipses.[BAE V7.0.006]
Layout Editor context menu for multi-line texts implemented.[BAE V7.0.010]
New Layout Editor function for mirroring groups at the Y axis without layer change.[BAE V7.0.018]
Layout Editor copper fill performance significantly improved.[BAE V7.0.036]
Layout Editor copper fill cutout area processing improved.[BAE V7.0.016]
Layout Editor copper fill functions to display error markers at problematic segments in fill area outline.[BAE V7.0.003]
Improved Autorouter status display.[BAE V7.0.043]
BAE HighEnd Autorouter with advanced DRC support for layer-specific minimum distances.[BAE V7.0.039]
New CAM Processor function for selecting the layout variant for CAM output.[BAE V7.0.040]
New CAM Processor function calculating and reporting plot layer coverages.[BAE V7.0.019]
Color CAM Processor PDF/EPS output to support net color highlight settings.[BAE V7.0.003]
CAM Processor options for automatically passing PDF outputs to the system's PDF file viewer now also supported by EPS/PDF batch output definitions.[BAE V7.0.036]
New CAM Processor batch output command for setting environment variables.[BAE V7.0.042]
New CAM Processor batch output command for adding use-specific comments to the batch output report.[BAE V7.0.003]
CAM Processor function for automatically activating SCM batch outputs after successfully processing CAM batch outputs.[BAE V7.0.006]
New CAM Processor PDF batch output option for deactivating the fit to page print setting in Acrobat Reader.[BAE V7.0.010]
New CAM Processor PDF batch output option for variant-specific EPS/PDF outputs.[BAE V7.0.003]
New bae.ini
parameter for specifying alternative character fonts for CAM Processor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.014]
New bae.ini
vector text parameters for CAM Processor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.004]
Drill hole output with drill-class specific DXF layer assignment implemented in DXF export functions.[BAE V7.0.011]
Multiline/multipart text concatenated for CAM Processor DXF outputs.[BAE V7.0.006]
CAM Processor to support new options and features for generic insertion data outputs of both PCB sides to the same output file.[BAE V7.0.007]
CAM View function for loading Gerber data with automatic color setup for input layer visualization.[BAE V7.0.010]
Rule system to allow for rule comments to be added/compiled.[BAE V7.0.005]
Logical library definition file syntax for loglib utility program to support pin-specific pin assignment lists and layout pin name ranges.[BAE V7.0.027]
Swap pin/gate definition check added to loglib utility program.[BAE V7.0.042]
New and improved User Language system functions.[BAE V7.0.023]
New User Language preprocessor statement for excluding compiled User Language programs from undo mechanism.[BAE V7.0.014]
New and improved User Language Compiler warning messages.[BAE V7.0.024]
New User Language Compiler option for specifying a non-default output directory for listing files.[BAE V7.0.042]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V7.0.003]
Many new definitions added to the symbol and part libraries.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 7.0 are:
[BAE V6.8.017]
Windows Vista support.[BAE V6.8.055]
Automatic User Language program call after element save supported.[BAE V6.8.002]
Notes about DDB file write and/or read access restrictions included with file access error messages.[BAE V6.8.047]
function for recovering data from damaged DDB files added to / / .[BAE V6.8.025]
New functions and features for system character font selections under Windows.[BAE V6.8.023]
Tooltips added to toolbar and selection menus.[BAE V6.8.005]
New options for configuring toolbar buttons with arbitrary user-defined command sequences.[BAE V6.8.033]
Toolbar button for saving color tables.[BAE V6.8.005]
New mode for user-specific toolbar positioning memory.[BAE V6.8.020]
BAE Dialog box position memory.[BAE V6.8.005]
New modes/options for permanently activating the mouse coordinate/info display.[BAE V6.8.055]
Improved symbol/label query function.[BAE V6.8.005]
Automated Spice netlist export processing.[BAE V6.8.016]
EDIF SCM plan import with automatic compilation of logical library definitions.[BAE V6.8.012]
Project-wide SCM symbol search with automatic SCM sheet load facility.[BAE V6.8.011]
Improved Schematic Editor symbol selection dialogs.[BAE V6.8.005]
SCM symbol pin and text list placement parameter memory.[BAE V6.8.040]
Alternate package selector added to symbol logic editor.[BAE V6.8.004]
Improved functions for creating SCM connections.[BAE V6.8.004]
New Schematic Editor options for automatically moving and/or deleting bus taps when moving/deleting connected connection segments.[BAE V6.8.044]
New Schematic Editor antenna highlight functions.[BAE V6.8.065]
function to support plotter pen width settings for graphic lines and texts.[BAE V6.8.039]
Project-wide SCM sheet comment text display.[BAE V6.8.052]
Schematic Editor group functions now also available on marker level.[BAE V6.8.010]
New Schematic Editor options for scaling plot outputs.[BAE V6.8.009]
New Schematic Editor option for generating variant-specific PDF output files.[BAE V6.8.010]
New Schematic Editor option for automatically passing PDF outputs to the application registered for opening PDF files.[BAE V6.8.012]
Packager error messaging improved.[BAE V6.8.021]
New Packageroptions for selecting different net name assignment schemes.[BAE V6.8.026]
New $netname
system attribute for net name assignments supported by Packager.[BAE V6.8.016]
New and improved functions for listing DDB file elements.[BAE V6.8.039]
to be applied immediately in Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V6.8.051]
New features and options for configuring and accessing SCM and layout favorites.[BAE V6.8.043]
SCM and layout library documentation output with symbol names in PDF bookmarks.[BAE V6.8.039]
New options for configuring class-specific modes for fixed or dynamic element boundaries for new elements.[BAE V6.8.010]
Improved pick element selection facilities in Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V6.8.007]
Polygon graphic display added to polygon property dialogs.[BAE V6.8.046]
Arc radius display added to polygon property dialogs.[BAE V6.8.030]
Modified and improved PDF output functions with higher compression ratios.[BAE V6.8.047]
Layout PDF outputs with layer assignments to include display grid layer if visible.[BAE V6.8.030]
Modified DXF output functions to support additional third party DXF systems.[BAE V6.8.042]
DXF export functions to support vectorized text output.[BAE V6.8.047]
New feature for reloading the last layout color table.[BAE V6.8.053]
Improved layout report functions.[BAE V6.8.045]
Improved pin placement reports.[BAE V6.8.034]
Performance of airline calculations in BAE HighEnd significantly increased.[BAE V6.8.012]
Input grid and pick point markers display added at the edges of the Layout Editor workarea.[BAE V6.8.012]
New Layout Editor functions for adding element-specific coordinates to the input grid.[BAE V6.8.058]
New Layout Editor and Autorouter options for displaying the input grid.[BAE V6.8.005]
New options for adding power layer color setup buttons to the Layout Editor toolbar.[BAE V6.8.010]
New Layout Editor option for automatically passing WRL/VRML outputs to a WRL/VRML application.[BAE V6.8.018]
Modal Layout Editor layer browse dialog.[BAE V6.8.031]
Information about vias and traces causing DRC violations added to reports.[BAE V6.8.040]
New and improved advanced DRC features in BAE HighEnd.[BAE V6.8.031]
DRC performance in BAE HighEnd significantly increased.[BAE V6.8.031]
Multiprocessor systems (dual-core, quad-core, etc.) and hyperthreading technologies facilitated by BAE HighEnd DRC functions.[BAE V6.8.020]
Layout part query function to display part attributes at the graphic cursor and in the info/status window.[BAE V6.8.042]
New part system attribute for controlling part mirroring.[BAE V6.8.051]
Options for changing drill classes added to padstack edit batch functions.[BAE V6.8.021]
New padstack system attribute for part name display on layout level.[BAE V6.8.011]
Improved Layout Editor part selection dialogs.[BAE V6.8.011]
New and/or improved Layout Editor functions for automatic placement part selection.[BAE V6.8.034]
New Layout Editor functions for highlighting routed or unrouted nets.[BAE V6.8.057]
New and improved Layout Editor functions for trace length queries.[BAE V6.8.018]
New modeless net assistant dialog added to Layout Editor.[BAE V6.8.009]
Improved Layout Editor functions for manual routing.[BAE V6.8.033]
Layout Editor function for teardrop generation with new option for controlling teardrop lengths.[BAE V6.8.049]
New Layout Editor functions for deleting net-spcific and/or trace-specific teardrops.[BAE V6.8.036]
New Layout Editor functions for optimizing and/or straigthening trace segments.[BAE V6.8.021]
New Layout Editor functions for adjusting trace lengths by meandering.[BAE V6.8.023]
New Layout Editor functions for synchronizing parallel trace lengths.[BAE V6.8.022]
New Layout Editor functions for visualizing phase shifts for pairs of parallel traces.[BAE V6.8.005]
New Layout Editor functions for managing power layer configurations.[BAE V6.8.016]
Improved coordinate display functions during the editing of documentary lines in the Layout Editor.[BAE V6.8.012]
Invisible input layer automatically faded in when creating polygons in the Layout Editor.[BAE V6.8.012]
Board outline to documentary line copying support added to Layout Editor function.[BAE V6.8.002]
New Layout Editor functions for combining intersecting polygons.[BAE V6.8.024]
New Layout Editor functions for generating tiled polygons to support stencil design for thermal pads.[BAE V6.8.053]
Hatch areas supported by layout polygon type group selection.[BAE V6.8.065]
function to support plotter pen width settings for graphic lines and texts.[BAE V6.8.052]
Layout Editor group functions now also available on pad level.[BAE V6.8.041]
Copper fill function performance significantly increased.[BAE V6.8.043]
Part side layer layer assignment support for fill and hatch areas.[BAE V6.8.024]
New copper fill mode for optionally generating pin and via heattraps with traces instead of copper areas.[BAE V6.8.002]
Automatic copper fill with new options for cutting out keepout areas without clearance.[BAE V6.8.011]
Automatic copper fill functions in BAE HighEnd to support net group DRC settings.[BAE V6.8.002]
Autorouter with improved color table access/management facilities during routing procedures.[BAE V6.8.004]
New options for saving and automatically activating layout-specific Autorouter control parameters.[BAE V6.8.029]
Autorouter gridless routing algorithm performance significantly increased.[BAE V6.8.058]
Autorouter algorithm for gridless pin connections improved.[BAE V6.8.020]
New CAM Processor options for contolling CAM batch warning message output.[BAE V6.8.010]
New CAM Processor options for scaling control plot outputs.[BAE V6.8.010]
New CAM Processor option for generating variant-specific PDF output files.[BAE V6.8.010]
New CAM Processor option for automatically passing PDF outputs to the application registered for opening PDF files.[BAE V6.8.013]
New features for including layout part lists with EPS/PDF outputs.[BAE V6.8.052]
New options for controlling the display of drill holes in EPS/PDF output batches.[BAE V6.8.041]
New CAM Processor and CAM View options for selecting metric Gerber formats.[BAE V6.8.050]
New and improved heat trap generation for Extended Gerber output.[BAE V6.8.044]
New option for creating insertion data output from part macro origins.[BAE V6.8.024]
New and improved element query functions in CAM View.[BAE V6.8.026]
Drilling data tool table added to CAM View report output.[BAE V6.8.026]
Functions for loading and saving of drilling data assigned to CAM View toolbar buttons.[BAE V6.8.024]
New and improved Gerber data display functions and options in CAM View.[BAE V6.8.050]
New CAM View parameters for displaying and/or generating flashed heat traps when processing Extended gerber data.[BAE V6.8.018]
New and improved User Language system functions.[BAE V6.8.018]
New and improved User Language programs.[BAE V6.8.042]
New tag symbol for assigning part mirror modes.[BAE V6.8.021]
New pin marker symbol for labels. Label symbols updated and optimized for label pick functions.[BAE V6.8.013]
New layout library with page templates for part list outputs.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.8 are:
[BAE V6.6.020]
New/advanced element edit locking mechanism for multi-user environments.[BAE V6.6.004]
Interactive bae.ini
file editors for changing BAE system parameters within the current BAE session.[BAE V6.6.008]
Symbol preview pane and library element search function added to element selection dialogs.[BAE V6.6.010]
New toolbar functions for assigning mouse button context functions in Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.024]
Configuration and activation of user-specific grid settings through toolbar button.[BAE V6.6.004]
BAE command history accessible through toolbar button.[BAE V6.6.023]
New toolbar functions for full access to the element load history.[BAE V6.6.026]
Advanced favorites menu function configurator added to Schematic Editor and layout toolbar.[BAE V6.6.020]
New options for controlling mouse positioning during or after popup menu activation.[BAE V6.6.020]
New system parameter for the configuration and/or deactivation of mouse rectangle definitions through the left mouse button.[BAE V6.6.036]
Project-specific directory and base file name variables supported in file name parameter specifications.[BAE V6.6.053]
New functions for copying and/or cleaning up project files.[BAE V6.6.053]
Number ranges supported in wildcards for specifying element name ranges and/or texts.[BAE V6.6.038]
Key programming facilities to support Shift+Ctrl with letter key combinations.[BAE V6.6.009]
Improved BAE window access (window "hopping") in BAE HighEnd multi-window/multi-screen environments.[BAE V6.6.024]
function added to Schematic Editor.[BAE V6.6.023]
Additional Schematic Editor input and display grid settings/options.[BAE V6.6.026]
SCM symbol and label pick functions improved.[BAE V6.6.023]
New options for assigning symbol/part name patterns added to .[BAE V6.6.003]
SCM sheet resize functions added to Schematic Editor.[BAE V6.6.003]
New tools for creating SCM symbol selection databases.[BAE V6.6.016]
New features and options for the automated generation of SCM symbol and label library documentation files in PDF format.[BAE V6.6.053]
New SCM functions for placing label lists and label rows on SCM sheet label.[BAE V6.6.007]
New SCM functions and options for replacing part numbers/ids.[BAE V6.6.004]
New SCM functions for automatically replacing patterns in symbol names, label names and texts.[BAE V6.6.016]
New SCM function for correlating symbol/part names with layout part names.[BAE V6.6.005]
SCM symbol logic editor improved.[BAE V6.6.031]
List of SCM symbol macros without logical library definition included in SCM cross reference listing.[BAE V6.6.004]
Attribute assignment function added to p context dialog for SCM symbols.[BAE V6.6.008]
Support for attribute-specific default value lists added to SCM attribute value assignment function.[BAE V6.6.007]
New system attribute for displaying SCM label sheet comment lists.[BAE V6.6.036]
New features for automated default value assignments to $rpname
SCM attributes.[BAE V6.6.033]
New/improved dialogs for editing variant-specific attribute values.[BAE V6.6.013]
New rule for deactivating single label warnings during SCM label list checks.[BAE V6.6.034]
New automatic connection corner insertion mode added for manual SCM routing functions.[BAE V6.6.034]
Signal router to consider symbol standard texts as obstacles.[BAE V6.6.011]
Signal router algorithm for rerouting connections during SCM group repositioning SCM improved.[BAE V6.6.039]
New group functions for selecting and/or deselecting SCM symbols according to their attribute setting.[BAE V6.6.023]
Feature added for cancelling multi-page generic SCM print outputs.[BAE V6.6.010]
New options for scaled SCM EPS/PDF output.[BAE V6.6.010]
SCM EPS/PDF output batch support with new color assignment options.[BAE V6.6.031]
Option for including predefined headers with Spice export/output files.[BAE V6.6.022]
New and improved functions for SCM circuit variants management.[BAE V6.6.007]
New feature for transferring layout pin attributes back to the schematic plan.[BAE V6.6.031]
Layout part name lookup table for SCM part name assignment checks created by and Packager.[BAE V6.6.003]
Packager error messaging improved.[BAE V6.6.011]
New and improved Packager backannatotion procedures for layout part and pin attributes.[BAE V6.6.022]
Length unit support added to the specification of clearance, length and width parameters to be passed to the Packager.[BAE V6.6.014]
New system attributes for displaying/plotting the Bartels AutoEngineer version and build numbers.[BAE V6.6.042]
New system attributes for displaying Packager and name update information.[BAE V6.6.002]
Scrollbars added to net name dialogs.[BAE V6.6.031]
to include currently picked group elements when setting overview window.[BAE V6.6.003]
New tools for importing multiline texts from ASCII/text table files.[BAE V6.6.004]
Automated display of the currently active SCM and/or layout variant name.[BAE V6.6.042]
Additional information produced by the Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions.[BAE V6.6.015]
New Schematic Editor and Layout Editor functions for semi-automatic symbol/part renaming/renumbering.[BAE V6.6.005]
New option for modifying the reference point for processing SCM and layout multiline texts.[BAE V6.6.017]
SCM and layout polygon corner point modification with improved context functions/dialogs.[BAE V6.6.013]
New shortcut keys for activating freehand polgyon sketching in SCM and layout.[BAE V6.6.004]
Group polygon toggle functions added to Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.022]
Plot preview functions and features added to Schematic Editor and Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.011]
PDF output from SCM and layout to support compressed PDF format.[BAE V6.6.020]
New system attribute for displaying page numbers with EPS/PDF outputs.[BAE V6.6.020]
New rules for assigning non-default EPS/PDF output character fonts to texts and symbols and/or parts.[BAE V6.6.048]
New options for setting element-specific colors for EPS/PDF outputs.[BAE V6.6.005]
Autocad 14 command support option for fill area output added to DXF export functions.[BAE V6.6.007]
New/improved options for DXF multilayer import to SCM and layout.[BAE V6.6.005]
Layout net highlights in BAE HighEnd automatically transferred to SCM.[BAE V6.6.003]
Improved layout color setup dialog with layer usage indication and legacy/third-party documentary layer visualization.[BAE V6.6.005]
New layout color table entry for top layer elements.[BAE V6.6.026]
New layout color table entries for drill class specific color and display mode assignments.[BAE V6.6.045]
function added to Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.046]
New feature for importing layout macro definition to the Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.044]
Connectivity generation and dynamic airline calculation perfomance in BAE HighEnd significantly increased.[BAE V6.6.044]
New option for deactivating part macro level DRC when placing parts on the layout.[BAE V6.6.023]
DRC error count displayed with status message. Feature added for cancelling the procedure.[BAE V6.6.021]
New Layout Editor functions and options for deactivating the online design rule check and for applying the DRC to mouse-selectable or group-selected elements only.[BAE V6.6.003]
Layout DRC/report function with improved (more detailed) distance violation error display.[BAE V6.6.022]
Inside layer pads excluded from DRC in two-layer layouts.[BAE V6.6.048]
DRC 3D Height Model Export to wrl/VRML format.[BAE V6.6.012]
New layout DRC rule for optionally treating via copper areas like traces.[BAE V6.6.041]
New functions and features for activating a DRC line display mode for net-specific and element-specific minimum clearance settings.[BAE V6.6.021]
New BAE HighEnd functions and features for assigning non-default DRC parameter blocks for clearance checks to specific elements.[BAE V6.6.003]
Layout pin information displayed in part/pin context dialogs activated through p key.[BAE V6.6.017]
Interactive layout placement and selection functions with new/improved element query functions.[BAE V6.6.022]
New options for selecting the position of the origin when creating new layout elements.[BAE V6.6.016]
New layout symbol edit batch options for text string modifications.[BAE V6.6.007]
New option for creating rectangular pads with rounded corners added to layout macro/pad generator.[BAE V6.6.023]
New functions and options for automatically assigning constructive part names and pin names when placing layout parts and/or part pins.[BAE V6.6.026]
Part pick functions improved.[BAE V6.6.023]
New function for rotating layout parts at their pin center point.[BAE V6.6.016]
New part macro update facility for automatically correcting part package type selections according to changed net list assignments.[BAE V6.6.031]
New Layout Editor placement matrix definition dialog.[BAE V6.6.041]
New Layout Editor functions and features for changing part macro pin positions on layout level.[BAE V6.6.007]
New Layout Editor function for querying the autorouting grid of selectable traces.[BAE V6.6.007]
New Layout Editor functions for saving and re-activating net highlight and airline display settings.[BAE V6.6.039]
New Layout Editor function for splitting trace segments at via positions.[BAE V6.6.011]
New Layout Editor features for configuring the DRC-controlled trace necking/bending functions in the.[BAE V6.6.053]
New and advanced layout DRC block management functions in BAE HighEnd.[BAE V6.6.034]
New/improved dynamic airline display facilities in the Layout Editor.[BAE V6.6.034]
New Layout Editor functions for moving and copying multi-layer trace groups.[BAE V6.6.031]
New gridless object border snap mode for manual routing.[BAE V6.6.013]
New Layout Editor function for incrementally widening group-selected traces.[BAE V6.6.036]
New Layout Editor option for specifying a maximum trace width for the generation of teardrops.[BAE V6.6.039]
New Layout Editor function for generating "snowman" teardops.[BAE V6.6.031]
New trace shield function for placing via rows alongside selectable traces.[BAE V6.6.034]
Options for selecting polygon types added to the Layout Editor polygon batch processing functions.[BAE V6.6.034]
Documentary layer keepout area class support.[BAE V6.6.024]
Improved/simplified layout drill hole selection and new feature for selecting layout parts and vias through their drill hole(s).[BAE V6.6.038]
New and improved features and functions for defining part outlines and/or dimensions for automatic placement.[BAE V6.6.038]
New parameter for specifying fixed part contour expansions for automatic part placement.[BAE V6.6.031]
Improved dialogs for activating group functions.[BAE V6.6.038]
New options for selecting and/or deselecting layout elements which are only partially placed inside the group polygon.[BAE V6.6.034]
New group functions for selecting and/or deselecting multi-layer trace sets/routes.[BAE V6.6.031]
New group functions for resizing group-selected areas and setting the pen widths for group-selected texts, documentary lines and split power planes.[BAE V6.6.004]
Copper fill parameter access added to p context dialog for copper fill workareas.[BAE V6.6.039]
New features for assigning pad-specific copper fill connection modes on padstack library level.[BAE V6.6.034]
Net-specific copper fill area outlines considered by net highlight and net selection functions.[BAE V6.6.037]
New copper fill area list function with fill area selection and direct copper fill function access.[BAE V6.6.010]
New features for copper fill and hatching function application on all fill areas at a selectable position on either all layers or on a selectable layer.[BAE V6.6.007]
New copper fill option for suppressing heat-trap generation for adjacent part pins on the same net.[BAE V6.6.012]
Text center alignment support extended to layout signal layers and PHYSICAL
documentary layer.[BAE V6.6.053]
New layout functions for placing text lists and text rows/matrices.[BAE V6.6.008]
New and improved Layout Editor drawing functions.[BAE V6.6.004]
New Autorouter function for saving the current control and strategy parameters to bae.ini
for automatic activation with subsequent Autorouter calls.[BAE V6.6.031]
Improved Autorouter options dialog.[BAE V6.6.007]
New Autorouter functions for saving and/or re-activating net and airline display and visibility configurations.[BAE V6.6.025]
New Autorouter options for automatic blind and buried via selection for power layer connections.[BAE V6.6.053]
New CAM Processor highlight focus display function.[BAE V6.6.004]
New CAM Processor option for programming the sequence of CAM batch output steps.[BAE V6.6.044]
New CAM Processor option for including with preselected format specifications in CAM batch output processes.[BAE V6.6.010]
New and improved CAM Processor options for controlling EPS/PDF batch outputs.[BAE V6.6.036]
Increased resolution for single-layer bitmap outputs to Windows clipboard.[BAE V6.6.016]
New Gerber format options added to CAM Processor photoplot parameter settings dialog.[BAE V6.6.031]
Overlapping drill holes recognition. Drill output without redundant drill holes.[BAE V6.6.025]
Drill hole output added to AutoCAD/DXF layout data export.[BAE V6.6.045]
Option for importing a board outline added to AutoCAD/DXF layout data inport function.[BAE V6.6.022]
New options and/or features for selecting an origin for insertion data outputs different from the currently selected CAM/plot origin.[BAE V6.6.025]
New options for modifying part placement angles when creating insertion data outputs.[BAE V6.6.032]
New options and features for CAM batch outputs such as output sequence, drill class check, etc.[BAE V6.6.031]
Improved CAM View color setup dialog with multi-layer and multi-aperture color assignment support.[BAE V6.6.038]
Features for associating Gerber and Excellon files with the Windows CAM View module.[BAE V6.6.003]
Cache for SQL database access through User Language system functions.[BAE V6.6.038]
Features for associating User Language program source code files with the Windows User Language Compiler.[BAE V6.6.020]
New feature for automatically activating a User Language program when exiting the currently active BAE program module.[BAE V6.6.022]
New tag symbol for assigning pin-specific copper fill heat trap connections added to symbol libraries.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.6 are:
[BAE V6.5.020]
Performance of BAE Windows versions significantly improved.[BAE V6.4.006]
Option for user prompt activation for saving design changes when switching between BAE modules.[BAE V6.5.004]
New command line options for loading library symbols and/or starting User Language programs upon Schematic Editor and/or Layout Editor startup.[BAE V6.5.014]
New options for selecting the default element list sort mode for element name selection dialogs.[BAE V6.5.014]
New options for element modification time display/sorting in element name selection dialogs under Windows.[BAE V6.5.014]
New options and/or parameters for adjusting BAE dialog box sizes to different screen resolutions.[BAE V6.5.014]
New options for file modification time and file size fisplay in file selection dialogs under Windows.[BAE V6.4.008]
New options for extending/configuring the middle mouse button context menus.[BAE V6.5.004]
New toolbar buttons for quick access to previously loaded elements.[BAE V6.5.000]
Redundant redraw operation after BAE module activation eliminated to avoid "flickering" effects.[BAE V6.5.013]
Improved text editing and mousewheel support under Motif.[BAE V6.5.005]
Element position pick and element data editing functions assigned to Schematic Editor p key.[BAE V6.5.005]
New options for controlling Schematic Editor element pick modes.[BAE V6.5.005]
Attribute list output added to schematic cross reference lists.[BAE V6.5.004]
New function for automatically creating FPGA symbol/part definitions from Xilinx pin assignment files.[BAE V6.4.005]
New and improved Schematic Editor functions for searching and/or locating nets and/or labels in SCM plans.[BAE V6.5.004]
New and improved Schematic Editor functions for assigning attributes to SCM symbol groups.[BAE V6.4.010]
New Schematic Editor function for moving schematic label attributes.[BAE V6.5.004]
Symbol bus pin definitions for automatic symbol bus pin connections.[BAE V6.4.018]
Symbol logic editor to support automatic part/symbol attribute assignments.[BAE V6.5.005]
New symbol logic editor option for importing pin assignements and pin types from .csv
files.[BAE V6.5.011]
New symbol logic editor dialog for entering SCM to layout pin assignments.[BAE V6.5.010]
New symbol logic editor functions and options for interactive SCM to layout pin assignments.[BAE V6.5.012]
Symbol preview pane added to SCM symbol database/selection dialogs.[BAE V6.5.000]
and functions added to Schematic Editor bus tap context menus.[BAE V6.5.021]
New and improved functions for creating SCM connection.[BAE V6.5.004]
Improved features for defining and manipulating SCM bus definitions.[BAE V6.4.005]
New Schematic Editor net highlight functions with automatic zoom.[BAE V6.5.004]
Advanced Schematic Editor context functions for quick circle and/or arc insertion during graphic line/area editing.[BAE V6.5.004]
New Schematic Editor functions for importing bitmaps.[BAE V6.4.007]
Schematic Editor create text dialog with programmable menu for selecting frequently used SCM texts.[BAE V6.4.018]
New system attributes for upper-case element data display.[BAE V6.4.016]
New Packager functions for automatic test point generation for all nets or for multi-pin nets.[BAE V6.4.012]
New Packager-assigned layout part attributes for tracking hierarchical schematic sub-block origins.[BAE V6.4.006]
Extended $plname
syntax for alternative part package type specifications.[BAE V6.4.012]
Improved control over part package assignments for symbols/parts from multiple hierarchical sub-block instances.[BAE V6.4.016]
New and improved Packager functions for automatic hierarchy block part numbering.[BAE V6.4.005]
Packager to support indirect pin attribute assignments through newattr
logical library definitions.[BAE V6.4.019]
Packager to support automatic net name assignments to net
pin attributes.[BAE V6.4.018]
Packager to issue warnings about unused gates in multi-gate parts.[BAE V6.5.019]
Complete listing of Packager messages with instructions for solving possible problems added to the BAE User Manual.[BAE V6.5.011]
New options for assigning right mouse button context functions to SCM and layout library elements.[BAE V6.4.013]
Name range pattern support for pin list specifications in logical library part definitions.[BAE V6.4.013]
New options for specifying variant-specific fixed part attributes in the part library.[BAE V6.4.010]
New system attributes for displaying last Packager run information.[BAE V6.5.010]
New date display system attributes with two-digit year format.[BAE V6.5.015]
New system attribute and facilities for assigning and displaying DDB file element comments.[BAE V6.4.010]
New SCM and layout functions for toggling element group selection modes.[BAE V6.4.015]
EPS/PDF output functions in SCM and layout to save plan-specific output file names.[BAE V6.5.010]
EPS/PDF output functions in SCM and layout to support PostScript fonts for multi-line texts.[BAE V6.4.015]
New layout EPS/PDF functions and options for generating output batches, plotting special layers (workarea, element origin, errors), and converting white display elements to black plot output.[BAE V6.4.016]
Layout Editor context menus for object placement and polygon corner point input with new function for automatically selecting the center point between two selectable objects or corner points.[BAE V6.4.008]
Layout Editor with improved toolbar functions for using/accessing technology-dependent color tables.[BAE V6.5.025]
Layout Editor DRC error listing with error element display.[BAE V6.5.011]
Advanced Layout Editor key programming facilities for moving through the layer stack.[BAE V6.5.022]
New Layout Editor function key assignments for changing to the next lower or higher layer.[BAE V6.5.004]
New Layout Editor option for activating automatic when loading layouts.[BAE V6.5.002]
New function for importing Orcad MIN format layout data.[BAE V6.5.001]
Improved Layout Editor functions for automatic part renaming/renumbering.[BAE V6.5.025]
New features for assigning part specific attributes through the Layout Editor rule system.[BAE V6.4.012]
New Layout Editor options for controlling part list outputs when generating reports for layout variants.[BAE V6.4.012]
New Layout Editor functions for selecting parts from hierarchical schematic blocks for placement.[BAE V6.5.005]
Board area size and part space requirements display added to layout placement histogram function.[BAE V6.5.012]
New Layout Editor options for activating and/or deactivating airline display through part, net or pin attribute selections.[BAE V6.4.005]
New Layout Editor context functions for net/trace manipulation during net highlight.[BAE V6.5.008]
New Layout Editor options for selecting nets to be highlighted by net attributes.[BAE V6.5.007]
New Layout Editor function for deleting short-circuit traces.[BAE V6.5.011]
New Layout Editor functions and options for creating in-trace teardrops for necking/bending trace segments.[BAE V6.5.005]
Numerous new and improved Layout Editor context menu functions for layout part, trace, polygon and/or line, text and drill hole editing.[BAE V6.5.008]
Layout Editor function for creating split power planes with new power layer selection menu.[BAE V6.5.004]
Advanced Layout Editor context functions for quick circle and/or arc insertion during trace and polygon editing.[BAE V6.4.005]
New layout part edit batch option for placing/displaying part height DRC texts.[BAE V6.4.015]
Layout Editor drill hole display enforced during layout drill hole editing.[BAE V6.4.015]
Layout Editor with improved pad/padstack generator and new functions for automatically generating blind and buried vias.[BAE V6.5.011]
New Layout Editor function for automatic group selection of antennas (traces with trace ends not connected to any netlist element).[BAE V6.4.016]
Layout Editor group selection mode to be preserved when editing layout traces. New group functions for selecting and/or deselecting traces with a specific width.[BAE V6.4.016]
New Layout Editor functions for trace to area conversions.[BAE V6.4.006]
New Layout Editor functions for converting documentary lines and area outlines to traces.[BAE V6.4.005]
New Layout Editor function for defining layout keepout areas to be only considered by automatic copper fill and/or the Autorouter.[BAE V6.4.013]
New Layout Editor function for placing fill area vias.[BAE V6.4.010]
New Layout Editor function for inserting orthonogal segments during the creation of layout documentary lines.[BAE V6.4.016]
Improved Layout Editor functions for distance measuring.[BAE V6.5.004]
New Layout Editor functions for importing bitmaps.[BAE V6.5.011]
Improved BAE font editor.[BAE V6.5.018]
Maximum Autorouter routing signal layer count increased from 12 to 16 (BAE Professional, BAE HighEnd).[BAE V6.4.005]
BAE HighEnd Autorouter to support trace/via keepout areas on signal layers.[BAE V6.5.020]
New Autorouter parameter for specifying a minimum board outline clearance.[BAE V6.5.020]
New Autorouter parameter for setting a via-to-pin minimum clearance value for gridless routing which is different from the standard minimum distance.[BAE V6.5.025]
New Autorouter option to prevent acute-angled SMD pad connections.[BAE V6.5.012]
New Autorouter options for activating and/or deactivating airline display and for defining net groups for autorouting through part, net or pin attribute selections.[BAE V6.5.013]
Layout DXF export and import functions to support keepout area output and input with element height specifications for DRC.[BAE V6.4.008]
Layout PDF export functions to support Acrobat Version 6.0 PDF layers.[BAE V6.4.008]
New CAM Processor functions for automatic design/multilayer data output to different layers/elements of a DDB file.[BAE V6.5.012]
Support for Topcad format added to CAM Processor Gerber aperture table impot functions.[BAE V6.5.012]
New CAM Processor function for automatically creating Gerber aperture tables for selectable layout libraries.[BAE V6.5.004]
New CAM View command line options for automatically loading Gerber and/or Excellon files upon CAM View startup.[BAE V6.5.006]
New CAM View functions and features for importing CAM data set copies onto a matrix.[BAE V6.5.000]
New and improved User Language index variables and User Language system functions.[BAE V6.4.015]
New and simplified tag symbols/definitions for pin and net attribute assignments added to symbol and part libraries.[BAE V6.4.015]
New tag symbols for assigning net-specific and pin-specific copper fill parameters added to symbol and part libraries.[BAE V6.4.017]
New tag symbols for assigning part-specific attributes.[BAE V6.4.018]
Rule for text and graphic display/output control according to part placement status added to all layout part library definitions.[BAE V6.4.017]
Many new definitions added to the symbol and part libraries.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.4 are:
bae.ini
entries for setting the bus display mode and the symbol numbering mode for new SCM sheets.bae.ini
entries for setting the trace edit display mode, the via checking range, the default via padstack and the automatic board outline generation and element expansion modes for new layouts.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.2 are:
$rlext
(Requested Logical Library Name Extension) attribute evaluated by the Packager for controlling logical library definition assigments.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 6.0 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 5.4 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 5.0 are:
bae.ini
file.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.6 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.4 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.2 are:
bae_*
).The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 4.0 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.4 are:
static
storage class declarations. Compatibility check at the assignment of different structure data types improved. Features for compiling different User Language programs with a single ULC call by specifying multiple source file names and/or using wildcards. Source file name specifications extended to other than .ulc
name extension. Program and/or library name extraction from source file path name introduced. New options implemented for alternate include file search path specification and macro definitions on ULC call. Improved ULC error handling with warning severity support. Improved ULC message system with log file generation.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.2 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 3.0 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.6 are:
#include
preprocessor statement) introduced to Bartels User Language. New system functions,
index variable types introduced to User Language. A series of new User Language example programs provided, making up for a
total of about 150 programs with more than 20000 lines/600 Kbytes of source code.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.4 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.2 are:
The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 2.0 are:
FRAMECOLOR
command introduced to bsetup utility program for supporting BAE menu color setup.The most significant new features and/or improvements introduced with Bartels AutoEngineer Version 1.6 are:
mainpart
and subpart
definitions introduced to Logical Library maintenance to support part definitions consisting of different SCM symbols such as relays or opamps with variable power supply.Bartels :: Bartels AutoEngineer :: BAE Documentation :: BAE Update History |
Bartels AutoEngineer® - Update History
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