SuperCAD

1. added terminal length status in library editor to aid in terminal alignment
2. increased terminal data display from 4 to 8 in library wizard
3. increased size of terminal type drop down box in library wizard for easier access
4. modernized pin out display (surface/thru) in library browser
5. added code to allow library parts loaded in EPC files to be edited/accessed
6. added utility in library editor to generate .lib files from block parts (parts previously built by BUILD utility)
7. added code so schematic page offset is saved for each sheet
8. added 256-character description field in library files and dialog to support editing this
9. added smooth scrolling
10. added change part function so a previously placed part can be swapped with another library part
11. added code so parts bin will not close when ESC key pushed; also added code so other keys are routed to main window
12. case-sensitive text search added
13. added terminal length display in library editor
14. added library part description on status line when part selected
15. added warning in library editor if package field changed
16. added right-mouse click menu to library part dialog—handles functions: modify, delete, and rename
17. revised start-up tips
18. added line cut function using F7 key
19. moved read-out display for scope and logic analyzer from status line to these virtual instruments

 SuperPCB 

1. added code to allow library parts loaded in XPC files to be edited/accessed
2. added 256-character description field in library files and dialog to support editing this
3. added smooth scrolling
4. revised netlister to include connections through filled rectangles, polygons and circles
5. revised DRC to include connections through filled rectangles, polygons and circles
6. added code so net names display at greater than 500% scale
7. added lock-part feature, so parts cannot be accidentally moved while editing
8. add remove floating island feature to flood fill (can also be accessed from edit menu)
9. added undo capability for flood fill
10. improved display in library editor when objects moved (undesired text showed previously)
11. added code so parts bin will not close when ESC key pushed; also added code so other keys are routed to main window
12. added measuring tool to library part editor
13. added re-grid function to library editor
14. changed object number select status
15. added right-mouse click menu for polygon handles to delete/insert vertices
16. added right-mouse click menu to library part dialog—handles functions: modify, delete, and rename
17. revised start-up tips
18. removed orthogonal restriction from traces to be cut (F7 operation)

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