Version History

What's new in TopoR version 4.0

Communication with other CAD software via DSN/SES files. It's possible now to replace the SPECCTRA & ELECTRA autorouters.
Export to PADS.
Wires can be presented by lines without arcs.
DRC is available in the "Manual routing" mode.
You can view detailed descriptions and highlight objects (wires, pads, vias) that cause DRC violations by clicking DRC objects.
You can create polygonal metal areas and keepouts.
You can create and edit text labels on the board.
Object selection has been improved. You can easily select objects from a list.
Selection filters allow you to disable selection of undesired objects.

Automatic component placement (press F9 or the Start button on the toolbar) has been considerably improved. In previous versions, components often overlapped. Placement keepouts have not been implemented yet.
The search panel has been added. It allows you to search for components, nets and padstacks by name or substring.

Undo for all editing commands.
The search panel has been added. It allows you to search for components, nets and padstacks by name or substring
Support for wires with fixed geometry and vias has been added
Manual switching of functionally equivalent pins (Pin Swap)
Multiple selection of wires and segments
User can choose how to highlight selected objects: by colour or by brightness

Optimization of topological routes for wires (refine) during automatic movement of components and vias (press the Start button on toolbar)
The search panel has been added. It allows you to search for components, nets and padstacks by name or substring
Support for wires with fixed geometry and vias has been added
Consideration of text on signal layers and silkscreen layers