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This file contains highlights of what's new and additional information
that was not available when the product manual was printed.
********************* GerbTool for Windows 6.2 ********************
** New Features:
** Enhancements:
GerbTool is now based on Microsofts WIN32 API. This allows GerbTool
to run as a native app on Windows 95 and Windows NT. For Windows 3.1,
a seperate install disk containing the WIN32s sub-system must
be installed. NOTE: WIN32s need only be installed if your system is
Windows 3.1 and does not already have it installed.
Added a option to install the Network License Server (NLS) software
automatically under Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. A seperate
install disk is now provided for NOVELL and MSDOS NLS installations.
Added "Yes to All" option during file saving.
Added ZOOM_LIMIT configuration parameter to control the maximum zoom
limit allowed. The default is "0.016" inches across.
The cursor keys now move the viewing area one screenfull.
Changed the number of apertures created from 10-255 to just 10 when
a aperture list is created during design loading. GerbTool will then
create only those apertures that are actually used in the Gerbers.
Added many improvments to the License Manager making it safer to
transfer your license and the chance of destorying a license less likely.
Metric 274-X files are now supported.
GerbTool now warns after loading if the extents of the database exceed
36 inches. To disable this feature set the flags parameter in your
GT.CFG file as follows: FLAGS=0x20000
GerbTool now supports arcs in raster fills during loading. Currently they
are segmented as they are found while loading.
** Corrections:
Problem calculating 274-X aperture sizes.
EIE output wrong if metric viewing on.
Fire9000 aperture destruction during aperture list editing.
0 sized apertures caused GPF during apreture display in edit form.
DPF import had trouble reading certain interpretations of the language.
Temporary files were created on locked drives or not deleted.
Conversion of GT oblongs to 274-X shrunk.
Minor macro irregularities.
Sieb&Meyer output problems.
** MACROS **
The following Macro commands are currently not shown in the GerbTool Manual:
JOIN
Mode exp (0 == Connect, 1 == Chamfer, 2 == Fillet)
Size exp
TrimSecond exp ($$YES or $$NO)
END
POLARITY
By exp
FLASHES exp
DRAWS exp
ARCS exp
LAYER exp
DCODE exp
SetTo exp (0 == clear, otherwise dark)
GO [exp, ...]
END
COPPERAREA exp (layer number) (area is returned in $$STATUS)
Please refer to the manual for a description of these commands.