Kicad StepUp: a Seamless ECAD/MCAD PCB Data Integration

Hi,
please update the StepUp WB.
The latest release now has some improvements for ECAD MCAD collaboration and user experience.
First of all the configuration has migrated to the native FreeCAD preference Page:


Main configuration 3D prefix models paths can be configured simply using the folder browse.
All other config parameters are in the Page, within useful Tooltips.
NB: ‘ksu-config.ini’ has been dropped to the new preference Page approach.

New improved features are the generation of 3D diff for the models positions, and diff for pcb edge sketches.
Now the WB is allowing a sort of versioning for 3D model positions, generating a placement screenshot of a board revision, for an easy automatic comparing feature.
The same for PCB edge sketch, pushing the WB to a good level of mechanical integration.
PushPull Toolbar
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For mechanical purposes, but that can be used also for aesthetic needs, StepUp now can load Top and Bottom Tracks and SilkScreen.
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And there is a nice goodie feature … exploding the 3D board:

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