Software update: KiCad 6.0.11

The developers behind KiCad have released a new version. 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. Also a Spicesimulator is not missing. The changelog for this release can be found below.

General

• Fix PDF plot text dimensions. #12159
• Ensure 3D model viewer is correctly initialized.

Schematic Editor

• Fix ERC crash. #13256
• Fix crash when importing Eagle schematic. #13215
• Fix crash when changing language and the simulator window is open. #13349
• Fix broken graphic import file extension filters for some locales. #13570
• Fix project rescue when symbol name cases do not match. #13602
• Enable real-time connectivity by default.

Symbol Editor

• Prevent forward slash character in symbol name from corrupting symbol library. #13504

Footprint Editor

• Do not prune layers when copying items to the clipboard. #13334

Windows

• Use older version of curl that works correctly.