[RenoX023]

DipTrace 5.3.5 is out. Free update for all 5.x users. Current build is 5.3.5.1.

Most of the work in this release went into performance:

- 2D and 3D rendering optimized for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.3: faster redraws and better visual quality.
- Real-time DRC and PCB Layout are noticeably more responsive on large, dense boards.

Import:

- Native Altium binary import: SchDoc, PcbDoc and PcbLib open directly, no ASCII export step needed.
- New CADint import for schematics, PCB layouts and libraries.
- Improved KiCad and EasyEDA import.

Also in this release:

- HTML Interactive BOM can include the schematic, with live cross-probing to the board, and works on mobile devices.
- Component database search now handles synonyms and spelling variations.
- New Component Text Autoplacer plugin: moves designators off pads, mask openings, component bodies and (optionally) vias, keeping each label next to its part. Built with the AI Plugin SDK, which is available to users.

Changelog: https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/whats-new/
Download: https://diptrace.com/download/download-diptrace/

If an Altium file doesn't import correctly, please post the case here.

 

[rainyliveshere]

The native Altium binary import is a particularly welcome addition. Removing the need for an intermediate ASCII export should simplify migration and preserve workflow efficiency.

 

[karl25]

The interactive BOM with schematic cross-probing sounds particularly useful for troubleshooting and assembly. Nice to see DipTrace continuing to improve!