Download KiCad 7.0.9

Version 7.0.9 of KiCad has been released. KiCad is a collection of open source programs that can be used to design electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts. Furthermore, it can be a bill of materials, Gerberfiles and create a 3D representation of the PCB and its components. KiCad has an extensive library of components, including the symbol, footprint and 3D models. A Spicesimulator is also missing. Detailed information about the innovations in version 7.0 can be found here this page are being found; the changelog for this release looks like this:

General

• Fix orphaned lock files.
• Set focus back to the main window after dialog is dismissed. #15603
• Draw zero sized rectangles on OpenGL canvas. #15850
• Fix zero sized or too thick rectangles when plotting to PDF. #15862
• Prevent rectangles from always being filled when plotting to HPGL.
• Fix random lines connecting to circles when plotting in HPGL.
• Improve bitmap caching performance.
• Don't show integer overflow errors in release builds. #15529

Schematic Editor

• Fix crash when updating symbols. #15715
• Fix crash when placing symbol. #15728
• Do not allow file overwrite when importing third party schematics. #15570
• Implement printing and plotting for directive specific label shapes. #15650
• Handle flipped horizontal and vertical justifications in fields grid. #15677
• Support database columns with numeric data. #15662
• Fix crash when loading schematic with a symbol the has a anme containing {slash} instead of /. #15791
• Handle justification when hit testing fields. #15722
• Fix the insufficient privileges message in symbol remap dialog.
• Fix loading legacy schematic files with ERC markers.

Symbol Editor

• Synchronize value field when renaming a symbol. #15621
• Update title bar when renaming the canvas symbol.
• Synchronize value field when performing symbol “Save As”. #15647
• Handle read only libraries when saving symbol from canvas. #15519
• Show empty libraries in library tree panel. #15875

Simulator

• Fix small signal AC simulation failure when using current source. #15626
• Include spice model comment lines in pin assessment “Reference” window. #15660
• Don't turn an empty string into a '0' in spice model editor. #15871

Board Editor

• Do not create duplicate layer names when importing Altium PCB. #15583
• Save flip board status in custom preset.
• Fix selection of graphics only footprints in single layer view modes. #15284
• Extend boundary size of canvas.
• Fix search crash when changing boards.
• Fix crash when exporting GERBER files. #15782
• Fix incorrect arc in some cases when s-expression uses mid-points. #15694
• Fix bug in custom rules evaluator.
• Don't import Altium objects to disabled layers. #15586
• Perform full high contrast update of vias and pads if net names are shown. #15657
• Fix rendering issue with vias not connected on all layers. #15329
• Correct path of PCB drawing sheet file on “Save As”. #15551
• Repair stand alone application 3D plugin path resolution. #15322
• Start measuring from first mouse drag location instead of mouse click location. #15623
• Fix errors in calculating tuning length. #10614
• Fix broken drawing sheet rendering when board view is flipped. #15768
• Fix decreasing via size giving option not found in design rules. #15774
• Improved difficult footprint selection issue. #15813
• Fix a regression causing missing polygons when importing Eagle boards. #15829
• Reduce the pen width used to plot oval shapes for a better look when generating drill map files.
• Restore fill polygons on proper layers when flipping zones.
• Fix crash for zero length lines on edge cuts layer when running DRC. #15865
• Do not create unexpected zones on solder mask layers. #15847
• Do not change blind/buried via layers when adding new layers. #15856
• Fix loading through hole pads when drill token is missing.
• Fix a crash when using length tuning tools. #15874
• Fix invisible rats nest rendering while moving footprint on white background. #15841
• Honor custom layer names for top and bottom copper layers in custom rules. #15835
• Include solder mask in STEP export stackup height. #15632
• Fix crash when selecting a zone on inner layer and reducing the number of copper layers. #15866
• Do not route tracks tighter than DRC allows. #14898
• Fix DRC crash. #15853
• Fix crash when linking footprints to external library. #15797
• Fix crash when using “Duplicate Zone onto Layer…​” if the original zone has multiple copper layers. #15916
• Fix false positive when performing footprint parity DRC. #15917
• Fix footprints being difficult to select in high-contrast modes.
• Fix broken via shoving when routing. #15840
• Don't run DRC checks against reference images. #15932

Footprint Editor

• Show empty libraries in library tree panel. #15875
• Fix crash when copying and pasting all objects. #15930

GerberViewer

• Fix case sensitivity for gerber file extension wildcards. #15877

3D Viewer

• Fix crash with certain 3D models. #15336

Calculator Tools

• Correct transmission line conductor loss calculation. #15873

Command Line Interface

• Fix doubled text variable substitution. #15765

Windows

• Change variable substitution for path separators.
• Bump wxWidgets and Curl versions.

macOS

• Fix external text editor command failure. #15326
• Fix stand alone mode crash when quitting using the dock bar menu. #15024