KiCad 8.0.7 freeware

KiCad, developed by Jean Pierre Charras, is a powerful open-source software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). Ideal for hobbyists and professionals alike, it offers a comprehensive set of tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D visualization. With an intuitive interface and extensive library support, users can easily create complex circuit designs. KiCad's active community ensures continuous updates and improvements, making it a reliable choice for anyone looking to bring the ... ...

Author Jean Pierre Charras
Released 2024-12-06
Filesize 1228.80 MB
Downloads 180
OS Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 32/64 bit
Installation Instal And Uninstall
Keywords KiCad, Design PCB, Create Diagram, Build Prototype, PCB, Circuit, Diagram, Electronics
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KiCadOtherWindows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 32/64 bit
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8.0.7 Dec 6, 2024 New Release General:
Fix URI environment variable expansion issue #18918
Fix display of broken fonts #19010
Clear unknown keys from environment variable maps on save #18734
Exclude letter hotkeys from shift fallback #19093
Fix missing text and graphics in PDF plots #16456
Handle DXF files with out of bounds values #18523
Fix invalid Bezier curve DXF import #11153
Fix incorrectly rendered font depending on rotation #18377
Make color picker dialog usable on hidpi monitors #17860
Scale text size to inside scaled blocks on DXF import #18525
Fix copy-paste issue for grids with checkboxes #18985
Update font when needed on italic/bold change #18592
Prevent altering text thickness when switching bold option on and off #18975
Schematic Editor:
Make sheet pin unconnected indicator (X) follow when dragging sheet #18854
Fix import compatibility with LCEDA/EasyEDA v2232 #18994
Use symbol/netport name from device entry if empty when importing EasyEDA/LCEDA schematic #19021
Do not import empty visible net labels from EasyEDA/LCEDA Pro schematics #19034
Import Bezier curves in symbols from EasyEDA/LCEDA schematics https://gitlabcom/kicad/code/kicad/-/issues/19034[#19034]
Test for valid sheet name in sheet dialog properties #18981
Fix missing actions strings and hotkey conflict #17694
Respect background color fill when plotting to PDF #18919
Fix copy and paste issue in bus alias definition #18558
Do not allow repeat action to cause sheet recursion #18199
Fix crash when importing Eagle schematic when board file doesn’t exist in non-stand alone mode #18241
Warn user when template field names contain trailing/leading white spacehttps://gitlabcom/kicad/code/kicad/-/issues/18601[#18601]
Fix an issue in sheet cross-references of global labels #18534
Add sheet changes to net navigation history #18616
Symbol Editor:
Preserve pin numbering when duplicating
Spice Simulator:
Fix missing current scale in AC simulation #18313
Fix crash when deselecting the probe tool #18547
Board Editor:
Prevent solder ma
8.0.6 Oct 18, 2024 New Release Changelog:
Schematic Editor:
Do not create empty labels when the pin has no name. #18535
Fix output when printing custom font in drawing sheet. #18579
Fix broken symbol links when importing CADSTAR schematics. #17143
Fix annotation issue loading legacy schematics. #18779
Decode UTF-8 for component field values in backannotation parser. #18406
Spice Simulator:
Make simulation warnings non-fatal. #18143
Fix contrast and update issues with simulation cursors. #18390
Use shown E24 tune values. #18746
Board Editor:
Fix crash when enabling filled shape properties in a text box. #18640
Update track widths during routing.
Fix crash when opening version 3 legacy board file. #18553
Correctly mirror dimensions when placed on back silk screen layer. #18643
Import POURED items as zone fills from EasyEDA/LCEDA Pro v2.2+ board files. #18664
Make "Move Corner To…​" use defined grid origin. #18479
Use correct radius when expanding to polygon, rule area, or zone from selection. #18724
Correctly show ratsnest lines for graphical items with nets. #18774
Prevent text box from moving when continuously flipping. #18797
Convert small arcs in line chain to segments to avoid overflow issues in Altium importer.
Improve default textbox alignment in Altium importer.
Footprint Editor:
Allow removing default field values from text items. #18663
Gerber Viewer:
Fix loading Gerber files with long line lengths. #18890
Command Line Interface:
Ensure plotted layers in gerber export are restricted to enabled layers. #18811
Windows:
Bump [wxWidgets](https://www.wxwidgets.org/) version to [3.2.6](https://www.wxwidgets.org/news/2024/09/wxwidgets-3.2.6-released/).
Bump [wxPython](https://github.com/wxWidgets/Phoenix) version to 4.2.2.
Bump [ngspce](https://ngspice.sourceforge.io/) version to [43](https://ngspice.sourceforge.io/news.html).
8.0.5 Sep 30, 2024 New Release General:
Fix crash on close due to curl shut down issue. #17103
Make grid cell editors with extra button consistent with normal text cell editors.
Fix default cell alignment for configure paths dialog.
Improve grid cell editors appearance.
Fix EasyEDA/JLCEDA Pro 2.2 footprint and symbol library import. #18250
Generate hidpi variants for medium sized application icons.
Hide notification panel on focus loss. #17295
Fix build issue with experimental GCC version 15. #18539
Fix rendering issue when using dotted lines. #16757
Update text weight when changed from properties panel. #17077 and #14875
Schematic Editor:
Resolve netclasses on vector buses embedded in buses. #16545
Fix crash when renaming fields in symbol fields table. #18330
Correctly track symbol instances in "unplaced units" ERC. #18445
Fix different presentation of symbols with attribute "Do Not Populate". #18530
Fix missing schematic symbol instance data. #18486
Fix incorrect sheet order and uninitialized sheet number when printing. #18594
Spice Simulator:
Increase default measurement precision from 2 to 3 digits.
Fix measurements not being loaded with workbook. #18326
Prevent a tab change while editing measurement from impacting measurements of target tab.
Fix spice errors when rerunning a simulation with measurements.
Fix measurement format not saved when modified.
Prevent excessive memory usage using complex piece wise linear DC source. #18338
Fix crash when editing SPICE model path. #18472
Symbol Editor:
Add undo for repeat pin action. #18261
Board Editor:
Show correct via length in net inspector. #18277
Do not delete segments in some cases when completing a route. #18409
Show footprint changes and updates immediately. #18248
Fix broken Cyrillic characters. #18406
Fix crash when routing curved trace. #18391
Performance improvements when updating tear drops.
False DRC warning about footprint not matching library when footprint is rotated. #18399
Allow deleting text item out of parent

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