Post-v6 new features and development news

Starved thermals DRC checking.

Along with a custom rule constraint for same:

    # Require all four thermal relief spokes to connect to parent zone
    (rule fully_spoked_pads
        (constraint min_resolved_spokes 4))
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Copper sliver checker.

(Totally contrived example, but you get the idea.)

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Solder mask integrity checking.

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After running DRC it will also show the effects of any minimum web width on the solder mask.

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Mechanical clearance rules. Adds mechanical_clearance and mechanical_hole_clearance to the existing clearance and hole_clearance constraints.

While the later are not run on items of the same net, the mechanical_* versions are.

# Prevent solder wicking from SMD pads
(rule holes_in_pads
    (constraint mechanical_hole_clearance (min 0.2mm))
    (condition "B.Pad_Type == 'SMD'"))
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Copper-to-copper clearance checking within a zone, and within a single graphic object.

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Dielectric colours in board stackup.

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Line styles for PCBNew graphic objects.

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All the preferences all the time.

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@hermit is there a way to restrict this thread to certain posters? It would be nice to follow up on the idea of preventing this thread from turning into a Q&A for every other feature like happened with the last one.

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Individual custom rule severities.

    (rule "Via Hole to Track Clearance"  
        (constraint hole_clearance (min 0.254mm))
        (condition "A.Type =='Via' && B.Type =='Track'")
        (severity warning))
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Optional drop-shadows for net highlighting.

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Assertion constraints in custom rules.

    # Disallow solder mask margin overrides
    (rule "disallow solder mask margin overrides"
        (constraint assertion "A.Soldermask_Margin_Override == 0mm")
        (condition "A.Type == 'Pad'"))
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User fields for all label types.

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Keep netnames on long tracks in the viewport when possible.

You’re going to have to play with this one yourself; I don’t do video. :wink:

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User viewports (scroll position and zoom) for PCBNew.

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Reset to Defaults for all preference panels.

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Visibility controls for ERC markers.

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User control over high-contrast dimming.

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