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Fixes are documented on this page as they are released in Beta versions. For fixes released in general release versions, please see the latest [[Release Notes]]. The current General Release is Version 4.4.8.<br><br>
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==Links to the latest Beta release==
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Fixes are documented on this page as they are released in Beta versions after the current General Release, which is Version 5.0. Links to fixes in previous versions are at the bottom of this page.<br><br>
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The latest Beta version released is '''Version 4.4.9-Jul28,15'''. (The "15" denotes the year.) Click the appropriate link to begin the download. For installation instructions please see [[Quick Start#Installing Designer|Installing Designer]].<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-4.4.9-Jul28,15.exe '''Windows''']]<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.4.9-Jul28,15.zip '''Mac OSX''']]<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/jdesigner-4.4.9-Jul28,15-x64.deb '''Linux Debian amd64''']]<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/jdesigner-4.4.9-Jul28,15-i586.deb '''Linux Debian i586''']]<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-linux-amd64-Jul28,15.tar.gz '''Linux amd64''']]<br>
 
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[[http://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-linux-i586-Jul28,15.tar.gz '''Linux i586''']]<br>
 
  
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==Links to the latest release==
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==Fixes released in July 2015==
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The latest version released is '''Protocase Designer Version 6 ''<br><br>
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===Accept and Close command===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul28,15 fixes an issue in which, when Designer was run on some versions of Windows, the '''Accept and Close''' command did not close the editor window.
 
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===Brackets===
 
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In a previous beta release, if you placed a bracket, then saved and reloaded the file, the footprint was not displayed in the Face Editor. This has been fixed as of Version 4.4.9-Jul23,15.
 
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===Text objects===
 
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Prior to version 4.4.9-Jul23,15 the bounding box on text was slightly off. It is now exact, so you can use the Measure tool to align the center of the text box with another object, and you can use the Alignment tools to align the text with other objects.
 
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===Screws and countersinks===
 
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As of Version 4.4.9-Jul21,15, you can see information on screws, and optionally replace a screw with a PEM, as follows:
 
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#In the Face Editor, click '''Edit''', then select the screw.
 
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#:'''Note''': If the screw is grouped, you must first ungroup it.
 
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#In the Properties panel, notice the new '''Replace...''' button, which includes the part name of the screw.
 
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#:[[file:SCREW_INFO.jpg]]
 
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#:'''Known issues''': Only part of the part name is visible on the button; to read the entire name, hover over the button.
 
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#To replace the screw with a PEM, click the button.<br><br>
 
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''Alternate method'': You can right-click a screw and choose '''Properties''' to review and/or edit the '''Origin(X)''', '''Origin(Y)''', '''Rotation''', and the side of the face that the screw sticks up out of. This method does not allow you to replace the screw with a PEM.
 
  
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===Origin in templates===
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To begin the download, click the appropriate link below. For installation instructions, please see [[Quick Start#Installing Designer|Installing Designer]].<br>
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Version 4.4.9-Jul23,15 fixes an issue in which the origin was incorrect in the side panel of the U-Shape enclosure with Cover Mounts template.
 
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===Brackets===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul21,15 fixes an issue in which brackets placed into a different design did not have any thickness until you saved and reloaded the file.
 
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===Measurements not displayed===
 
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In a previous Beta release, the Measure tool did not display the measurements, and sometimes did not move an object that it was snapped to. These are fixed in Version 4.4.9-Jul16. In addition, the Measure tool's snap points now include the center and tangent points of arcs.
 
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===Grouping objects===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul16 fixes an issue in which objects inside of an enclosure flipped 180 degrees horizontally when grouped.
 
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===Linux .DEB Packages===
 
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As of the Version 4.4.9-Jul16 release, the .DEB packages no longer require a permissions change for proper installation.
 
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===Origin in brackets===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul13 fixes an issue in which the origin of a bracket (displayed as red arrows in the 3D View) did not line up properly with the bracket corner if the bracket height was less than 1.5".
 
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===Masking===
 
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In Version 4.4.9-Jul07, masking is properly quoted, and also fixes the issue that arose in an earlier version in which the following warning was not displayed when masking was applied to cold rolled steel.<br>
 
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[[file:Placement_warning_for_masking_re_rust.jpg‎]]
 
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===Notes===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul07 fixes an issue in which the Notes Viewer let you edit the Name, Part Number, Manufacturer, and Description fields. These fields, which are for internal use only, are automatically populated with the object specifications. With this release, they can no longer be edited.
 
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===Selecting objects===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul07 fixes an issue in which, if you selected one object, additional objects appeared to be included in the selection.
 
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===L-shaped cover mounts===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul07 fixes an issue in which if you tried to add graphics to the cover mount, Designer would say it protruded.
 
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===Face Editor display===
 
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With Version Version 4.4.9-Jul07, after you select a face to edit, the Face Editor displays it in the center of the screen.
 
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===Language settings===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jul07 fixes an issue in which users with language settings that use a comma instead of a decimal (Romania, Spain, Germany, etc.) had difficulties entering data in some of the fields in the Properties panel.
 
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===Folders referenced when using Save As command===
 
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When you load a file, Designer remembers the folder that you load it from and uses it as the default folder when you use the Save command. As of Version 4.4.9-Jul07, that folder is also used as the default for the Save As command.
 
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===Tapped holes===
 
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In Version 4.4.9-Jul07, you are no longer given an option to change the hole size for tapped holes. If the hole size is non-standard in an existing design created in a previous version, then when you load the file, the hole will be resized automatically.
 
  
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:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner.exe '''Windows''']]<br>
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:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-OSX.dmg '''Mac OSX 10.8+ in DMG format''']]<br>
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:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-x64.deb '''Linux Debian x64''']]<br>
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:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-linux-amd64.tar.gz '''Linux amd64''']]<br>
  
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==Fixes released in June 2015==
 
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===Tapped hole cutouts===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Jun19 fixes errors that caused incorrectly sized cutouts for tapped holes.
 
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===Error with the "Ask a Question" feature===
 
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Using the '''Help''' > '''Ask A Question''' command caused the following authentication error, particularly with Symantec Endpoint Protection. This was an error on the server side that was fixed in June 2015.<br>
 
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[[File:Authentication_error.jpg]]
 
  
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These releases are maintained for older versions of Mac OSX<br>
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==Fixes released in May 2015==
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:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.zip '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in ZIP format''']]<br>
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===Digital Printing vs. Silkscreening===
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:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.tar '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in TAR format''']]<br>
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Version 4.4.9-May28 fixes a problem in which, when you updated a file with digital printing specified in it, it changed to silkscreening. With this version, you can fix the file by opening the face that has the graphics, then choose '''Silkscreen''' > '''Convert to Digital Printing''' and click the '''Accept''' button.
 
  
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==Fixes released in Version 5.8==
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==Fixes released in March 2015==
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===Fixes released in Oct 2021===
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===Error message for "homdir"===
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* Drawer Slides added to Rackmount and Rear Bend Rackmount Templates
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which, upon launching Designer on some computers, a message about "homedir" was displayed
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* Fix performance issues with patterns
  
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unnecessarily.
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==Fixes released in Version 5.7==
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===Grouped objects===
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===Fixes released in Sept 2021===
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which the Face Editor did not display grouped objects on some versions.
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* New 5-Sided Enclosure With Hinge Template
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===Rackmounts===
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* Bug fix for sub-assemblies displaying wrong in the face editor
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In Version 4.4.9-Mar23, the option for Removable Front Cover was removed from rackmounts that did not have mounting ears.
 
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===Properties context panel===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which font tools were not fully displayed in the Properties panel.
 
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===Performance===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which some enclosures could take a very long time to open.
 
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===Special characters===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which certain special characters such as the degrees symbol were displayed improperly.
 
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===Design check crashes Face Editor===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which the Face Editor became non-responsive after a design check.
 
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===Unable to generate a quote===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar23 fixes an issue in which selecting Instant Quotes and Purchasing > Purchase generated the error message "We are unable to generate a quote for this file. Please send your PDA file to sales@protocase.com for help."
 
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===Double-clicking filename to launch Designer===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar12 fixes an issue introduced in version 4.4.9-Jan06 in which, if an earlier version of Designer also existed on your system, then opening a Designer file by double-clicking the filename would launch the older version.
 
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===Display of 5-sided enclosures===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar12 fixes an issue in which notes and objects for 5-Sided enclosures were not displayed.
 
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===L-shaped enclosures===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Mar06 fixes an issue in which previously designed and saved L-shaped enclosures would drop any cutouts that were on the bottom panel.
 
  
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==Fixes released in Version 5.6==
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==Fixes released in February 2015==
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===Fixes released in July 2021===
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===DXF files===
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* Show Coordinates Tool
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With Version 4.4.9-Feb04, the DXF cutout import function has been improved, and layers are now supported.
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* New Preference Dialog
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* More detailed 2D views of Sub Assemblies
  
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==Fixes released in Version 5.4==
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==Fixes released in January 2015==
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===Fixes released in February 2021===
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===Silkscreening===
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* 3D Dimensioning
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Version 4.4.9-Jan12 fixes an issue in which some colors in bitmaps were not detected for silkscreening if the red and green components were similar to the background but the blue component was not. Also fixed was a defect in which screws added to a design caused a drawing error on silkscreened items.  
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* Fixed some causes were component import didn't work
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* Symmetrical Rackmount Mounting brackets
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* Added M2.5x0.45 tap
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* Countersink will bottom out design check add drop down for metal thickness and type.
  
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==Fixes released in Version 5.3==
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==Fixes released in December 2014==
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===Fixes released in December 2020===
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===Rackmounts===
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* Fixed faces not editable on some computers.
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Version 4.4.9-Dec18 fixes an issue in which a rackmount lost any custom cover color set after upgrading to Version 4.4.6.
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* Fixed components causing face editors not to open.
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===Brackets===
 
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Version 4.4.9-Dec18 fixes a defect in which the Face Editor displayed brackets flipped on the X axis; brackets with PEMs were not displayed in the Face Editor.
 
  
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===Fixes released in October 2020===
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==Fixes released in November 2014==
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* Online library.
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===Erroneous "HomeDir" message===
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* New component library category
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Version 4.4.9-Nov10 fixes an issue in which you could receive the erroneous message "HomeDir config.ReadConfig(): somedirectory".
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* Lots of enclosure template fixes.
  
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==Fixes released in Version 5.3.12==
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==Fixes released since Version 4.3.1==
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===Fixes released in October 2020===
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===Quotes===
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* Online library.
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If you are using Version 4.3.1, attempting to generate a quote for a design might not produce any result, with no error message displayed. To fix this, upgrade to the [[#Links to the latest Beta release|'''latest Version 4.4.9 beta release''']].
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* New component library category
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* Lots of enclosure template fixes.
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==Fixes released in Version 5.2.5==
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===Fixes released in August 2020===
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* Draw outlines components on other faces.
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* Improved component import look and feel.
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* Component mating face selection.
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* Fix to mirrored components and sub assembles.
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* Fix to standoff and stud positions.
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* Lots of enclosure template fixes.
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==Fixes released in Version 5.1.0==
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===Fixes released in June 2020===
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* Library Dialog has been redone to make it clearer
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* New Graphics category add to the library.
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* Fastener color now match the sheet metal powder coat color it is inserted in
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* Drag and drop of files
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==Fixes released in Version 5.0.6==
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===Fixes released in May 2020===
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* Added a NEW Component Import feature
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* Computer enclosures now show mother board as a component
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* Added spacers
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* Configuration option to zoom to mouse in 3D
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==Fixes released in Version 4.9==
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===Fixes released in May 2020===
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* Print to Scale feature not working
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* Z Bracket template not loading properly
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===Fixes released in February 2020===
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* Added a NEW Circular Gauge feature
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* Added Design Check for when Standard Cutout from the library have been modified
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* Updated the color of Constructs
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* Updated the Design Check for Digital Printing because of new manufacturing capabilities
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* Updated the bend exclusions sizes
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* Fixed installation messages about Protocase Designer on windows being unsupported or on safe
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* Fixes which increases compatibility with manufacturing
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** Fixed welding
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** Fixed how screws are quoted
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** Fixed the flanges sizes on all templates
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** Fixed many other template issues
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==Fixes released in Version 4.8==
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===Fixes released in January 2020===
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* Fix for some files not loading.
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===Fixes released in December 2019===
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* Design Classification Watermarks (Itar, CCG, other)
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* Fix for certain files not loading.
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* Fix for Consolet missing rear screws.
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* General Step Export Fixes
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===Fixes released in November 2019===
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* 2U Aluminum Extruded Enclosure
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* Ability to change the color of sub-assemblies through the cutout library
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* Default L-Shape and U-Shape flange length adjusts based on thickness.
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* Step Export - Circles now export as circles
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* Handle Fixes - Black handles are now black
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* Handle Fixes - Screws re-import
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* Design Check - Minimum dimension constraint for tumbler finish
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===Fixes released in October 2019===
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* Step export with grouped circles
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* Failing quotes when notes are presents.
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* Linux install file
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===Fixes released in Sepetember 2019===
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* Welding Jig removed from 5-sided enclosure
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* Rubber Feet added to cutout library
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* Rackmount bracket no longer shifts when loaded
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* Remove the exclusion zone around cutouts
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===Fixes released in July 2019===
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* Allow customers to specify how to attach sub assemblies
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* Fix for SVG's not visible in 2D editor
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* Fix for Consolet not showing the front upon loading
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* Fixed installation issue on Ubuntu that caused error when loading main jdesigner class
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===Fixes released in June 2019===
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* Restored Merge functionality that was accidentally removed from 2D editor.
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* Fixed bug where extruded sides did not save properly
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* Fixed issue when registering outside of North America
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* Fixed issue where some older files didn't load properly if they had incompatible PEMs
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==Archival Beta Release Notes==
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* [[Fixes released in Version 4.7|Fixes released for Version 4.7]]
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* [[Fixes released in Version 4.6|Fixes released for Version 4.6]]
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* [[Fixes released in Version 4.5.X|Fixes released for Version 4.5.X]]
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* [[Fixes released in Version 4.4.9|Fixes released for Version 4.4.9]]

Latest revision as of 18:38, 19 May 2022

Fixes are documented on this page as they are released in Beta versions after the current General Release, which is Version 5.0. Links to fixes in previous versions are at the bottom of this page.

Links to the latest release

The latest version released is 'Protocase Designer Version 6

To begin the download, click the appropriate link below. For installation instructions, please see Installing Designer.

[Windows]
[Mac OSX 10.8+ in DMG format]
[Linux Debian x64]
[Linux amd64]


These releases are maintained for older versions of Mac OSX

[Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in ZIP format]
[Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in TAR format]

Fixes released in Version 5.8

Fixes released in Oct 2021

  • Drawer Slides added to Rackmount and Rear Bend Rackmount Templates
  • Fix performance issues with patterns

Fixes released in Version 5.7

Fixes released in Sept 2021

  • New 5-Sided Enclosure With Hinge Template
  • Bug fix for sub-assemblies displaying wrong in the face editor

Fixes released in Version 5.6

Fixes released in July 2021

  • Show Coordinates Tool
  • New Preference Dialog
  • More detailed 2D views of Sub Assemblies

Fixes released in Version 5.4

Fixes released in February 2021

  • 3D Dimensioning
  • Fixed some causes were component import didn't work
  • Symmetrical Rackmount Mounting brackets
  • Added M2.5x0.45 tap
  • Countersink will bottom out design check add drop down for metal thickness and type.

Fixes released in Version 5.3

Fixes released in December 2020

  • Fixed faces not editable on some computers.
  • Fixed components causing face editors not to open.

Fixes released in October 2020

  • Online library.
  • New component library category
  • Lots of enclosure template fixes.

Fixes released in Version 5.3.12

Fixes released in October 2020

  • Online library.
  • New component library category
  • Lots of enclosure template fixes.

Fixes released in Version 5.2.5

Fixes released in August 2020

  • Draw outlines components on other faces.
  • Improved component import look and feel.
  • Component mating face selection.
  • Fix to mirrored components and sub assembles.
  • Fix to standoff and stud positions.
  • Lots of enclosure template fixes.

Fixes released in Version 5.1.0

Fixes released in June 2020

  • Library Dialog has been redone to make it clearer
  • New Graphics category add to the library.
  • Fastener color now match the sheet metal powder coat color it is inserted in
  • Drag and drop of files

Fixes released in Version 5.0.6

Fixes released in May 2020

  • Added a NEW Component Import feature
  • Computer enclosures now show mother board as a component
  • Added spacers
  • Configuration option to zoom to mouse in 3D

Fixes released in Version 4.9

Fixes released in May 2020

  • Print to Scale feature not working
  • Z Bracket template not loading properly

Fixes released in February 2020

  • Added a NEW Circular Gauge feature
  • Added Design Check for when Standard Cutout from the library have been modified
  • Updated the color of Constructs
  • Updated the Design Check for Digital Printing because of new manufacturing capabilities
  • Updated the bend exclusions sizes
  • Fixed installation messages about Protocase Designer on windows being unsupported or on safe
  • Fixes which increases compatibility with manufacturing
    • Fixed welding
    • Fixed how screws are quoted
    • Fixed the flanges sizes on all templates
    • Fixed many other template issues

Fixes released in Version 4.8

Fixes released in January 2020

  • Fix for some files not loading.

Fixes released in December 2019

  • Design Classification Watermarks (Itar, CCG, other)
  • Fix for certain files not loading.
  • Fix for Consolet missing rear screws.
  • General Step Export Fixes

Fixes released in November 2019

  • 2U Aluminum Extruded Enclosure
  • Ability to change the color of sub-assemblies through the cutout library
  • Default L-Shape and U-Shape flange length adjusts based on thickness.
  • Step Export - Circles now export as circles
  • Handle Fixes - Black handles are now black
  • Handle Fixes - Screws re-import
  • Design Check - Minimum dimension constraint for tumbler finish

Fixes released in October 2019

  • Step export with grouped circles
  • Failing quotes when notes are presents.
  • Linux install file

Fixes released in Sepetember 2019

  • Welding Jig removed from 5-sided enclosure
  • Rubber Feet added to cutout library
  • Rackmount bracket no longer shifts when loaded
  • Remove the exclusion zone around cutouts

Fixes released in July 2019

  • Allow customers to specify how to attach sub assemblies
  • Fix for SVG's not visible in 2D editor
  • Fix for Consolet not showing the front upon loading
  • Fixed installation issue on Ubuntu that caused error when loading main jdesigner class

Fixes released in June 2019

  • Restored Merge functionality that was accidentally removed from 2D editor.
  • Fixed bug where extruded sides did not save properly
  • Fixed issue when registering outside of North America
  • Fixed issue where some older files didn't load properly if they had incompatible PEMs

Archival Beta Release Notes

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