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--
-- NEWS
--
-- Copyright (C) 2003-2011 Stefan Jahn <[email protected]>
--
-- This is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
-- it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-- the Free Software Foundation; either version 2, or (at your option)
-- any later version.
--
-- This software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-- but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-- MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
-- GNU General Public License for more details.
--
-- You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-- along with this package; see the file COPYING. If not, write to
-- the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street - Fifth Floor,
-- Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.
--
This file lists user visible changes that were made between releases. For
more verbose descriptions of these and internal changes see the ChangeLog
files.
Version 0.0.17
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Version 0.0.16
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* implementation of interactive GNU Octave connection
* support for C++ code export of symbol drawings associated with
Verilog-A files
* direct association of symbol drawings to Verilog-HDL, Verilog-A
and VHDL code
* added Verilog-HDL and Verilog-A syntax highlighting in text documents
* support for pre-compiled VHDL modules and libraries made from user
written VHDL code
* new components: NIGBT, HICUM L2 v2.24, HICUM L0 v1.2g, tunnel diode,
ideal coupled transmission line, hybrid, HICUM L0 v1.3
* translation into Kazakh
* allow equations in Verilog-HDL and VHDL subcircuits
Version 0.0.15
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* passing parameters to Verilog-HDL subcircuits allowed
* VHDL files and subcircuits can handle typed generic parameters
* translation into Arabic
* import dialog replaced by complete import/export frontend for the
Qucs-Converter command line tool
* allowing VHDL files on schematic with arbitrary in/out signals
* many new digital primitives defined for analogue, VHDL and Verilog
simulations
* additional install step for MacOSX and appropriate icons
* US letter formats for schematic frame
* simulation time for digital files (Verilog and VHDL) now stored in
additional configuration file
* Czech translation of the internal help system
* new components: EPFL-EKV NMOS/PMOS V2.6, rectangular waveguide,
HICUM L0 v1.2, HICUM L2 v3.23, photodiode, digital buffer, microstrip
radial stub, phototransistor, RLCG transmission line
* new libraries added: PMOSFETs, NMOSFETs, Regulators, Varistors and
Ideal
Version 0.0.14
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* added coplanar line types to Qucs-Transcalc
* fixed printing (font sizes) under Win32
* support for sub- and super-script in graphical text paintings
* new components: diac, triac, thyristor, logarithmic amplifier,
HICUM L0 v1.12, potentiometer, equation defined RF device, MESFET
Version 0.0.13
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* new components: file based current and voltage sources, modular
opamp, HICUM L2 v2.22
Version 0.0.12
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* preprocessor selectable in SPICE file component
* translation into Ukrainian
* libraries can now contain analog as well as digital subcircuits
* support for symbolically defined devices
* new components: exponential voltage and current source
* added Verilog file component
* support for digital simulations using Verilog
Version 0.0.11
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* new devices: HICUM L2 v2.1 and FBH HBT
* allow equations in subcircuits
* subcircuits parameters
* translation into Czech and Catalan
* tabular scrollbar can be moved directly with mouse cursor dragging
* better painting and doing with zoom factors > 1
* some bug fixes
* some internal restructuring
* new components in GUI and in library
Version 0.0.10
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* optimization dialog for ASCO added, preliminary support
* added an attenuator synthesis application
* many, many small bug fixes and improvements
* support for nine-valued VHDL logic
* support for user libraries created from subcircuits
* import of Touchstone, CITI, VCD and MDL data files
* export data to CSV files
* creation of project package file for data exchange
* schematic frame as document property
* syntax highlighting for VHDL data types and attributes
Version 0.0.9
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* components can be either deactivated as short or open
* VHDL files can be used as subcircuits
* VHDL text editor
* translation into Russian
* number of ports of S-parameter component not anymore limited
* language can be chosen in application settings dialog
* new components: coaxial line, differential voltage probe, switch, AM-
and PM-modulator, relais
* fixed bug in Cauer band-stop filter
Version 0.0.8
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* digital simulation using FreeHDL is finally working
* translation into Turkish
* new diagrams: truth table and timing diagram
* add non-Qucs files to project
* dialog for changing properties of several components
* creating matching circuits
* more filters supported by filter synthesis tool
* many more models in component library
* new components: digital gates, correlated noise sources,
mutual inductors
* printing DC bias into schematic
* hide invisible lines in 3D diagram
Version 0.0.7
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* text painting rotations in subcircuit symbols
* renamed Qucs, new name is "Quite Universal Circuit Simulator"
* several small improvements and bug fixes
* Latex-like mnemonics (e.g. \tau) in graphic texts and diagram labels
* library manager including transistor, diode, substrate, etc. libraries
Version 0.0.6
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* finished SPICE component
* transmission line calculator
* filter synthesis application
* new diagrams: 3-dimensional cartesian, locus curve
* many small improvements
* edit component properties directly on the schematic
* translations into Swedish
* new components: coplanar open, short, gap and step
* nicer icons for simulation components
Version 0.0.5
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* internal help system now also in German available
* translations into Hebrew, French, Japanese and Hungarian
* some new components and diagrams
* some new graph styles (stars, circles, ...)
* manual axes scale for diagrams
* many minor improvements and bug fixes
* improved simulation component dialog
* scroll bar for tabular diagrams
* menu on right mouse button
Version 0.0.4
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* per-language internal help system implemented
* translations into portuguese and spanish
* some new paintings and components
* subcircuits with symbol painted by the user
* improved the zooming (looks nicer now)
* progress bar during simulation
* some small improvements and bug fixes
Version 0.0.3
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* avoided working directory changes during program execution
* translations into Polish and Romanian
* some new components (e.g. transistors)
* some new operations (e.g. aligning)
* undo/redo function
* improved subcircuit support
* resize operation for paintings
* logarithmical scale for rectangle diagrams
* change style of graphs (dashed, dotted, ...)
* qucs-edit and qucs-help as external programs
* application settings dialog
* many small improvements and bug fixes
Version 0.0.2
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* translations into german and italian
* modified build system, no more kdevelop
* a (very modest) help system
* deleting and rename of documents
* some new components and paintings
* runs more stable
* mouse cursor symbols show active action
* document area more flexible for resize and zoom
* equation support
* strongly improved handling with wire labels
* diagrams more beautiful
* diagrams can show independent and more-dimensional graphs
* markers can be set on graphs
Version 0.0.1
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* first available version