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Release Notes

v1.5.47 — Release candidate

This documentation set is aligned to the v1.5.47 release candidate. Verify the final installer and screenshots against the tagged release before publication.

Simulation and verification

  • Added a six-tab Simulation Workbench: Setup, Blocks, Testbench, Signals, Models, and AI.
  • Added selectable engines, configurable executable paths, analysis defaults, and preflight readiness checks.
  • Added functional-block scope, sources and loads, reusable testbench assertions, signal selection, model-library handling, measurements, and explicit Pass / Fail / Not measured results.
  • Added AI assistance for simulation setup, signal measurement, and result explanation.

AI Copilot and component generation

  • Added project-aware Copilot sessions and retained design context.
  • Expanded Component Review to cover BOM, connections, blocks, local-pool settings, simulation, design analysis, and netlist checks.
  • Added AI Gen for missing components with From Template and From Datasheet workflows.
  • Added review requirements for generated symbol pins, footprint pads and geometry, and symbol-to-footprint mapping.

Libraries and import

  • Added Local Library Manager workflows for KiCad folders/files and supported Altium library packages.
  • Added progress feedback for KiCad project import.
  • Clarified that current project import covers KiCad .kicad_pro and .pro; direct Altium/Eagle project import is not documented as supported.
  • Clarified that CAD outline import currently uses SVG.

PCB and manufacturing

  • Improved interactive routing, snapping, segment editing, alignment, cleanup, and multi-trace behavior.
  • Expanded design rules, net-class assignment, DFM/DRC feedback, and board-edge/via checks.
  • Expanded fabrication output with Gerber X2 metadata, separate plated/unplated drill data, IPC-D-356A, BOM, and package manifest.
  • Improved copper-zone, mechanical-hole, annular-ring, and 3D board behavior.

Interface and platform

  • Consolidated appearance, workspace, grid/editing, simulation, AI, version, and account options in Preferences.
  • Improved panel docking, multi-monitor behavior, notifications, platform packaging, and safe shutdown behavior.

Documentation corrections for this release

The following older guidance was removed because it did not match the current release UI or user workflow:

  • Direct Altium and Eagle project import.
  • Eagle library conversion instructions.
  • DXF as a selectable CAD-outline input.
  • Developer-only library-converter CLI commands.
  • Fabricated AI Component Generator actions such as a generic Accept & Add button.
  • Internal implementation diagrams and raw configuration-schema examples.
  • Duplicate or conflicting FAQ sections and obsolete menu names.

Historical release notes from earlier documentation were not carried forward when they could not be verified against a tagged release. Use the official release archive for authoritative older history.