| What's
it called? |
What
does it do? |
Why
do I need it? |
| Windows
Installer Service |
Installs
CADSTAR so that the user can repair broken installs that
are not repaired automatically |
Installation
of CADSTAR becomes easier and quicker. |
| P.R.Editor
Appearance Dialog |
The
new appearance dialog makes it easier to set up color and
visibility settings. Six fill types have also been added
for shapes. |
Makes
it easier for the user to handle P.R.Editor. The user can
customize P.R.Editor to his needs. The additional fill types
enable better distinction between different shapes. |
Enhanced
P.R.Editor Scripting. |
New
features in P.R.Editor:
-Key Remapping and Custom Menus
-Automatically running Scripts
-Comprehensive
scripting reference
-Routing
Wizard
These features allow the user to control the routing tool through a scripting
language. The user can write his/her own tools using existing P.R.Editor
functionality. |
The
function will save time when working through repetitive tasks,
or complicated routings. It enables customization, and therefore
increases ease of use, saving the user time. |
Enhanced
high-speed lengthening |
New
features for high-speed lengthening:
-Lengthening wizard
-Automatic
routing options
-Lengthening
differential pairs
-Lengthening
error reports
These features ensure that routes are length constrained. |
Using
constraints in a design helps to ensure right-first-time
design. |
| SI
Verify |
Post-layout
signal integrity simulation tool set that is seamlessly integrated
into CADSTAR. |
Enables
effective post-layout simulation and verification, avoiding
unnecessary design iterations |
| Design
tool tips |
Lets
the user find the pin or net they are looking for quickly,
with pop-up design tool tips. |
Improves
ease-of-use and saves time. |
| Enlarged,
easier-to-use dialogs |
Including
report generator, DRC Select Check, DRC Select Layers and
Add Component Window. Enables the user to type in more text |
Improves
ease of use, as the user can edit the text without having
to scroll. |
| Multi
monitor support |
|
Improves
ease-of use, as the user has a larger desktop area to work
with. |
| Extended
OLE classes |
Support
for the new orientation accuracy, plus support for Part allocation. |
Customization,
which increases ease of use. |
| Design
Origin in Component creation |
Design
origins can now be moved within PCB component designs. |
This
feature makes it easier to create the user’s own component
accurately from the relative origin. |
| Measure
tool |
The
measure tool can now be used when editing PCB components
within the library editor. |
This
feature allows the user to measure between parts of a component,
which improves ease-of-use and makes it easier to geometrically
check parts within the library editor. |
| Automatic
repour |
Copper
pour can now be configured to automatically re-pour whenever
there are changes. |
Allows
the user to route through copper area, and the copper will
be re-poured to prevent errors. |
| TABBED
selection |
Select
a specific design item from a crowded design region without
modifying color settings. |
Improves
ease-of-use and saves time |
