What\u2019s New in Autodesk EAGLE 8.1.1<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n
New Alignment Tools<\/h2>\n
You guys have been shouting it from the rooftops – \u201cGive us an easier way to align stuff on our schematics and board layouts!\u201d We\u2019ve been listening. In Version 8.1.1 we\u2019ve added a ton of new alignment options that make it easy to precisely place components, vias, pads, and more, just where you like them.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"pcb-alignment-tools\"](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/medium.gif\")
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The new alignment tools include everything you might expect, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Aligning objects by their top, bottom, left, right, or center origins. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Spacing out grouped objects precisely with horizontal and vertical distributions. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Using the alignment tools with the route command to quickly clean up redundant connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
New DRC for Unrouted Nets<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s pretty easy to see when you have unrouted nets on a smaller PCB layout with just a handful of components. But what about when you\u2019re working with hundreds of parts, and airwires are all over the place? Understanding what goes where at a visual glance can be a real pain.<\/span><\/p>\nThis is why we\u2019ve added unrouted airwires as part of the Design Rule Check (DRC) in EAGLE. When you run your DRC, you\u2019ll see all of your unrouted airwires nestled together under their own category. Select each one, and you\u2019ll see exactly what net connection needs to be made without having to dig through your rat’s nest by hand!<\/span><\/p>\n![\"drc-airwires\"](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/drc-airwires.png\")
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New Library Editor Improvements<\/span><\/h2>\nWe\u2019ve also made some handy improvements to the library editor in Autodesk EAGLE. You\u2019ll now find some new buttons at the bottom add a device, add a package, or add a symbol. Also, when you select a symbol, package, or device in your library editor, it will also automatically highlight connected items. This is perfect if you want to see exactly which devices a package is being used in without any of the manual detective work. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"library-editor\"](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/library-editor.png\")
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Ok, intermission!<\/span><\/p>\nWe\u2019re only halfway done with all of the new features you get to enjoy today. Everything above was only what we added in Autodesk EAGLE Version 8.1.1; now it\u2019s time for 8.2.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New in Autodesk EAGLE 8.2<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n
Enhanced Routing<\/h2>\n
A not so long time ago in Version 8.1.0, we introduced brand new functionality to the Autodesk EAGLE routing engine – Walkaround\/Obstacle Avoidance and Loop Removal. We\u2019ve had some great feedback on how to make these features better, and so in Version 8.2:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- We added a friendly visual reminder for when your routing mode has been changed from Walkaround Obstacles to Ignore Obstacles in the event you begin a route that violates your DRC rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"routing-visual-indicator](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/large.png\")
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\n- We made the Loop Removal feature more intuitive by allowing loops to be removed with a plain old\u00a0mouse move instead of requiring a mouse click.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"loop-removal\"](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/large.gif\")
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\n- And last, we also added some performance enhancements for how the routing engine avoids obstacles when your wire contains arcs. Faster is always better!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
New Online Library Index<\/h2>\n
Once upon a time in EAGLE, you downloaded all of your libraries locally, loaded them up in EAGLE, and crossed your fingers hoping they were still up to date when you used them in your next design. We\u2019ve decided to remove the anxiety from this whole process with the new Online Library Index.<\/span><\/p>\nNow you can download a set of standard libraries directly from our online index and place them on your design without worrying if they\u2019re up to date. Just imagine, being able to place parts without all the stress and anxiety. Just pick,\u00a0place, and be done with it. We\u2019ll handle all of that tedious busywork of tracking revisions and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"managed-libraries\"](\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eagle\/2017\/05\/large-1.png\")
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Other New and Improved Stuff<\/h2>\n
We\u2019ve included a bunch of other fixes and enhancements in this release that is bound to please, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The default values for routing widths, drill sizes, clearance values, and grid settings have now been updated to match today\u2019s common manufacturing capabilities. <\/span><\/li>\n
- You can now easily access the Group All command with a quick and common keyboard shortcut – Ctrl + A (Windows) or Cmd + A (Mac). <\/span><\/li>\n
- We\u2019ve also killed some bugs, including correcting the status line prompt when switching between single-wire routing follow-me routing. We also fixed the problem of zero-length airwires that were occurring when you used the Undo or Route command.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The list of both releases is <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nLet the Good Times Grow<\/h2>\n
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The new alignment tools include everything you might expect, including:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s pretty easy to see when you have unrouted nets on a smaller PCB layout with just a handful of components. But what about when you\u2019re working with hundreds of parts, and airwires are all over the place? Understanding what goes where at a visual glance can be a real pain.<\/span><\/p>\n This is why we\u2019ve added unrouted airwires as part of the Design Rule Check (DRC) in EAGLE. When you run your DRC, you\u2019ll see all of your unrouted airwires nestled together under their own category. Select each one, and you\u2019ll see exactly what net connection needs to be made without having to dig through your rat’s nest by hand!<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve also made some handy improvements to the library editor in Autodesk EAGLE. You\u2019ll now find some new buttons at the bottom add a device, add a package, or add a symbol. Also, when you select a symbol, package, or device in your library editor, it will also automatically highlight connected items. This is perfect if you want to see exactly which devices a package is being used in without any of the manual detective work. <\/span><\/p>\n Ok, intermission!<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re only halfway done with all of the new features you get to enjoy today. Everything above was only what we added in Autodesk EAGLE Version 8.1.1; now it\u2019s time for 8.2.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A not so long time ago in Version 8.1.0, we introduced brand new functionality to the Autodesk EAGLE routing engine – Walkaround\/Obstacle Avoidance and Loop Removal. We\u2019ve had some great feedback on how to make these features better, and so in Version 8.2:<\/span><\/p>\n Once upon a time in EAGLE, you downloaded all of your libraries locally, loaded them up in EAGLE, and crossed your fingers hoping they were still up to date when you used them in your next design. We\u2019ve decided to remove the anxiety from this whole process with the new Online Library Index.<\/span><\/p>\n Now you can download a set of standard libraries directly from our online index and place them on your design without worrying if they\u2019re up to date. Just imagine, being able to place parts without all the stress and anxiety. Just pick,\u00a0place, and be done with it. We\u2019ll handle all of that tedious busywork of tracking revisions and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ve included a bunch of other fixes and enhancements in this release that is bound to please, including:<\/span><\/p>\n The list of both releases is <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
New DRC for Unrouted Nets<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s New in Autodesk EAGLE 8.2<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n
Enhanced Routing<\/h2>\n
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New Online Library Index<\/h2>\n
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Let the Good Times Grow<\/h2>\n