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@yaqwsx yaqwsx released this 23 Sep 05:42
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yaqwsx Jan Mrázek
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This release brings a large number of new features and several bug fixes. Since the feature list is quite long, we discuss them in depth in a related blog post.

This is also the first version that drops KiCAD 5 support, as most of the new features require KiCAD 6. If you use KiCAD 5 you can continue to use v1.0.5.

Overview of the new features

  • KiKit CLI now supports plugins that allow you to tweak the process (e.g., specify a custom layout)
  • DRC exclusions and net classes are now properly handled
  • Improved copper fill and zones handling
  • Sheet placement and origin specification
  • Cutouts in full tabs
  • Text improvements
  • Footprint correction patterns for assembly (automatic rotation)
  • User-specified annotations
  • GUI improvements
    • option to load and save a preset
    • platform-aware commands
  • Skippable backbones
  • You can specify minimal panel size
  • macOS & Flatpak support

Full Changelog: v1.0.5...v1.1.0

How to upgrade

There is no need to update the PCM plugin, updating the python package is sufficient.

Acknowledgments

Having all these new features & bug fixes wouldn’t be possible without the support of my Github Sponsors. Your support allows me to allocate more time to maintain my open-source projects. I really appreciate your trust in me.

I would also like to thank all of you who hired me to fix a bug in KiKit, implement a feature or build a custom workflow for you. When I started KiKit two years ago, I didn’t imagine what could be accomplished using KiKit.

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