PCB package moves to v16.1

Altium has updated its PCB design platform to version 16.1. The update is said to add features that enhance design documentation and high speed design workflows.

While documentation is a critical element of every post-design process, Altium says engineers typically find themselves struggling with limited third party documentation tools that lack a connection to their original design data. With Draftsman, PCB designers can create and update documentation without leaving their design workspace.

Draftsman enables PCB designers to: create and update assembly documentation; communicate with manufacturing using mark up and drawing object tools; and provide details on board layouts, with perspectives, layout views and call outs.

Alongside Draftsman, Altium Designer 16.1 also includes new productivity focused features, including : precise 3D measurements; USB 3.0 support; and performance enhancements.