KiCad 8.0.6 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 2024-10-18
Filesize 1228.80 MB
Downloads 174
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
Users' rating
(9 rating)
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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KiCad freeware - The Latest Versions History
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
8.0.4 Jul 29, 2024 New Release General:
Add sorting to library tree columns. #18101
Fix ellipse angles when importing DXF. #18121
Improve alignment between arcs and segments and of odd-width lines in Cairo GAL.
Improve alignment between arcs and segments and of odd-width lines on fallback rendering.
Try harder to keep searchable text hidden in SVG exports.
Fix crash in wxSocketBase when the event handler has been destroyed. #18234
Support hidden footprint libraries. #18183
Ignore hidden text fields when cross-probe zooming. #15245
Correctly scale custom cursors for HiDPI. #16231
Schematic Editor:
Fix crash when symbol updated while field editor open. #18115
Incremental connectivity fails to update subgraph when removing power symbol. #17984
Store sub-sheets at correct location when importing Eagle schematic with multiple pages. #17785
Fix symbol browser performance issue with ODB library. #18159
Handle symbol DNP attribute correctly in symbol field editor. #18005
Propagate netclasses correctly through hierarchical pins in connectivity algorithm. #17797
Resolve netclasses correctly. #18173
Fix issues that can crash the editor on closing.
Respect schematic settings for hidden pins. #17941
Resolve worksheet variables in symbol fields. #17723
Display unit name in symbol context menu. #18285
Correctly propagate netclasses through hierarchical pins using incremental connectivity. #17797
Spice Simulator:
Show correct graph when sweeping multiple DC sources. #17215
Show correct simulation units. #18205
Don’t use SI prefixes with degrees when auto-ranging. #18205
Correctly write phase/gain signals to workbook. #18205
Don’t assume AC gains will always be voltages. #18205
Don’t lose value of cursor checkboxes when running simulation. #18205
Fix power port styles when importing Altium schematic. #18209
Allow not internally connected pins to be stacked.
Fix Eagle importer incorrect symbol value field text and visibility. #18232
Improve error message when trying to Open non-KiCad schematic files. #18241

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