TARGET 3001! PCB Design Freeware is a Layout CAD Software|Support, Tutorials, Shop - User contributions [en]

Milling big drill holes

2021-11-23T20:26:51Z

Ferdinand:

Small switch, big work saving: When milling isolation, you can now have drillholes milled at the end with the outline and do not have to clamp extra large drills: 
[[File:MillBigDrills_EN.png|Isolation dialog]] 
(Image 1: Dialog "isolation milling") 
The lower switch does exactly that: If the board outline is milled with radius compensation, you can have the holes that are larger than the outline mill created with exactly this mill and save a lot of time when reclamping the tool.
[[de:Fräse große Bohrlöcher]][[fr:Fraiser de grands trous de forage]]

Focal length 3D

2021-11-23T20:09:59Z

Ferdinand:

The focal length of the view, i.e. the displayed viewing angle in the 3D view, can be changed in the context menu. From 10° (telephoto or quasi parallel projection) to 90° (wide angle or almost fisheye): 
[[File:Brennweite3D1.png|Focal length 20°]] 
(Image 1: 3D view with 20°) 
The upper image with 20° focal length is almost without perspective distortion and corresponds approximately to a parallel projection. The following image with 90° is strongly spherically distorted:
[[File:Brennweite3D2.png|Focal length 90°]] 
(Image 2: 3D view with 90°) 
The default angle is 50° and gives a pretty realistic 3D representation. 
[[File:FocalLength3D3.png|Dialog for focal length]] 
(Image 3: Dialog for focal length) 
In the 3D view, you can now set the background color in addition to the focal length with a [[M2|mouse click M2]] in the context menu.
[[de:Brennweite 3D]][[fr:Longueur focale 3D]]

Proportional rectangles

2021-11-23T19:47:41Z

Ferdinand:

A rectangle, especially also as a container for an image or logo, can always keep its height-to-width proportion if the new property "proportional" is set: 
[[File:ProportionalRectangles2.png|Proportional]] 
(Image 1: Proportional rectangle) 
If one value is changed, the other changes accordingly. This also works graphically when a rectangle is drawn at the corner or the side: 
[[File:ProportionaleRechtecke1.png|Draw rectangle]] 
(Image 2: Draw rectangle on its side) 
This is especially interesting for rectangles with logos or for images on rectangles in reverse engineering. The feature is available from V31. 
[[de:Proportionale Rechtecke]][[fr:Rectangles proportionnels]]

Metric and imperial

2021-11-23T19:34:42Z

Ferdinand:

In many dialogs you can quickly switch the display and input between mm and mil (metric and imperial) by clicking on the unit behind each input field: 
[[File:MetricAndImperial.png|mm and mil]] 
(Image 1: Direct Switch between mm and mil) 
All length specifications in the dialog are converted immediately. With this flexible switching, the basic setting of the unit of measurement in TARGET itself is not touched. From V31 onwards, this switching is possible. 
aka: Inch, Meter
[[de:Metrisch und imperial]][[fr:Métrique et impérial]]

Back view

2021-11-23T19:13:38Z

Ferdinand:

Click this icon in the sidebar to flip the board: 
[[File:FlipPCB_EN.png|Button Back view]] 
(Image 1: Button "Back view" on the right in the sidebar) 
You can also tap the [ | ] key (vertical bar / pipe) to change the view page. There is also a menu item for this in the "View" menu. 
From the back side, you can now continue to edit the board as normal. Note that the layers at the bottom and at the top of the layer list are swapped: So the red layer "Copper bottom" is on 16 instead of 2 and so on: 
[[File:FlipPCB2_EN.png|Layers swapped]] 
(Image 2: Layers top / bottem are swapped) 
Internal copper layers are also exchanged accordingly. The board is always flipped from right to left, i.e. always mirrored on the vertical axis. Before saving, the program automatically switches back to the normal view. The back view is additionally marked with a red banner in the upper left corner. From the V31 the feature " back view" is included. 
aka: Flip the PCB, Back view, Flip the board
[[fr:Vue arrière]][[de:Rückansicht]]

Back view

2021-11-23T18:58:01Z

Ferdinand:

Click this icon in the sidebar to flip the board: 
[[File:FlipPCB_EN.png|Button Rückansicht]] 
(Bild 1: Button "Rückansicht" rechts in der Sidebar) 
Sie können auch die Taste [ | ] (senkrechter Strich / Pipe) tippen, um die Ansichtsseite zu wechseln. Auch im Menü "Ansicht" gibt es einen Menüpunkt dazu. 
Von der Rückseite aus können Sie die Platine nun ganz normal weiter bearbeiten. Beachten Sie, dass die Ebenen unten und oben in der Ebenenliste getauscht werden: Die rote Ebene "Kupfer unten" ist also auf 16 statt auf 2 usw.: 
[[File:FlipPCB2_EN.png|Ebenen ausgetauscht]] 
(Bild 2: Ebenen oben / unten sind ausgetauscht) 
Auch innere Kupferebenen werden entsprechend getauscht. Die Platine wird immer von rechts nach links geklappt, also immer an der senkrechten Achse gespiegelt. Vor dem Speichern wird automatisch in die normale Ansicht zurück geschaltet. Die Rückansicht wird zusätzlich mit einem roten Banner oben links markiert. Ab der V31 ist das Feature "Rückansicht" enthalten. 
alias: Platine wenden, Ansicht von hinten, Platine umdrehen
[[fr:Vue arrière]][[de:Rückansicht]]

Design station

2021-11-19T15:03:07Z

Ferdinand:

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*Single user licence (multi-seat licences possible under discount scheme)
*Unlimited number of pins/pads
*100 layers are available. Three layers are needed for one copper layer
*Simulation: unlimited number of signals analog and/or digital
*board size up to 2.0m x 2.0m
*Front panel milling in Excellon format and other formats: unlimited
*MID: 60 pins/pads
*Reverse engineering: schematic derivation from layout: unlimited
*All functions active
*Commercial use
*NonCommercial versions available:
**[[Student|Students (single user licence)]] two years running, licence agreement required
**[[School|Campus licence]] (unlimited number of seats), two years running ,licence agreement required
*For companies: Trial version available. Full range of functions but time-limited, e.g. 30 days. [mailto:target@ibfriedrich.com On request]
*[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]

Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[make]], [[smart]], [[medium]], [[economy]], [[professional]] 

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Professional

2021-11-19T15:02:54Z

Ferdinand:

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<ul>
<li>single user licence (multiuser licence possible.Discounts given)
<li>unlimited number of pins/pads
<li>100 layers at hand. One copper layer requires a stack of 3 individual layers
<li>simulation up to 100 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in Excellon format and other formats: unlimited
<li>MID: 40 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 900 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>commercial use
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]
</ul> 

Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[make]], [[smart]], [[medium]], [[economy]], [[design station]] 

[[de:professional]][[fr:professional]]

Economy

2021-11-19T15:02:46Z

Ferdinand:

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<ul>
<li>single user licence (multiuser licence possible. Discounts given)
<li>1200 pins/pads
<li>4 copper layers
<li>simulation up to 75 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size up to 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in Excellon format: 140 cm. Other formats (DXF) unlimited
<li>MID: 30 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 600 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>commercial use
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]
</ul> 

Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[make]], [[smart]], [[medium]], [[professional]], [[design station]] 

[[de:economy]][[fr:economy]]

Medium

2021-11-19T15:02:36Z

Ferdinand:

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|TARGET 3001! edition ''medium''||[[image:medium-groß.png|200px|medium]]
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<ul>
<li>single user licence (multiuser licence possible. Discounts given)
<li>1000 pins/pads
<li>2 copper layers
<li>simulation up to 60 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size up to 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in Excellon format: 120 cm. Other formats (DXF) unlimited
<li>MID: 20 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 500 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>commercial use
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]
</ul> 

Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[make]], [[smart]], [[economy]], [[professional]], [[design station]] 

[[de:medium]][[fr:medium]]

Smart

2021-11-19T15:02:25Z

Ferdinand:

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<ul>
<li>single user license (multiuser license on demand)
<li>700 pins/pads
<li>2 copper layers
<li>simulation up to 50 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size up to 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in format Excellon: 100 cm. Other formats (DXF) unlimited
<li>MID: 15 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 350 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>commercial use
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop] 
</ul> 
Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[make]], [[medium]], [[economy]], [[professional]], [[design station]] 

 
[[de:smart]][[fr:smart]]

Make

2021-11-19T15:02:16Z

Ferdinand:

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<ul>
<li>400 pins/pads
<li>2 copper layers
<li>simulation up to 30 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size up to 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in Excellon format: 80 cm. Other formats (DXF) unlimited
<li>MID: 10 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 200 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>no time limitation but non commercial use only
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]
</ul> 
Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[light]], [[smart]], [[medium]], [[economy]], [[professional]], [[design station]] 

[[de: make]][[fr: make]]

Light

2021-11-19T15:02:07Z

Ferdinand:

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|TARGET 3001! edition ''light''||[[image:light-groß.png|200px|light NonCommercial]]
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<ul>
<li>single user licence (multiuser licence possible)
<li>400 pins/pads
<li>2 copper layers
<li>simulation up to 30 signals analog and/or digital
<li>board size up to 2,0m x 2,0m
<li>front panel milling in Excellon format: 80 cm. Other formats (DXF) unlimited
<li>MID: 10 pins/pads
<li>Reverse Engineering: Derive a schematic from a layout: 200 pins
<li>all functions active
<li>non commercial use only
<li>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ Shop]
</ul> 

Other editions: 
[[discover]], [[make]], [[smart]], [[medium]], [[economy]], [[professional]], [[design station]] 

[[de:light]][[fr:light]]

Molded Interconnect Device (MID)

2021-11-19T15:01:24Z

Ferdinand:

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<h2>Design tracks on a 3D-body (Molded Interconnect Device, MID)</h2> 
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|[[image: Mid_e.png|500px|Molded Interconnect Device]]
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[[image: mid3.jpg|LPKF CircuitPro]] [[image: mid4.jpg|LPKF Laser direct structuring (LDS)]]
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[[MID Tutorial]] 
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[[image:videovorschaubilder-mid-big.jpg|link=//server.ibfriedrich.com/video/e/mid/mid.mp4|Video: How to design electronics to a MID]] PCBs waste space, have weight, need to be mounted and cost money. If you only need something to hold and connect your electronics components, think about an MID. In many cases an existing plastic part could do the job. TARGET 3001! lets electronics developers work how they are used to: Create a schematic, import the MID as a STEP file, place the packages on the arbitrarily formed MID, see the airwires on the MID body and draw the tracks. The design rule check tells whether all packages are placed, all connections are established and no spacing violations occur. 

 Image: A 3D body carries the circuitry with all elements and devices Shown is . 

<div style="float: left; display: inline-block; width: 24%; margin: 5px;">[[image:dice_400x340.gif|3D Design_MID designed in TARGET 3001!]] Image: A board game dice in 3D. The side walls of the body carry all circuit elements (tracks and components). No additional PCB is needed. The body itself is used as component and track carrier.</div>
<div style="float: left; display: inline-block; width: 24%; margin: 5px;">[[image:mid_dice_400.jpg|The inside of a board game dice]] Image: The object in real. The inside of a dice. On touch it shows random pips.</div>
<div style="float: left; display: inline-block; width: 24%; margin: 5px;">[[image:mid_dice1_400.jpg|The outer shape of the dice]] Image: The object in real. The outer shape of the dice</div>
<div style="float: left; display: inline-block; width: 24%; margin: 5px;">[[image:mid_dice2_400.jpg|The outer shape of the dice]] Image: The object in real. You got five!</div>
 


The width and spacing of the tracks can be determined by the constraints in the schematic. An automatic snap-on-pad and snap-on-track as well as the possibility to drag track corners help the designer to easily connect all nets. The spacing of each track is also displayed during placement and dragging. One swift click on a button lets the developer directly export the required 3D STEP file towards the LPKF Cicuit-Pro software. The pads and tracks can now be assigned to certain lasering poses and to the respective laser unit, if more than one are available on the LPKF laser machine. Now the working path of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molded_interconnect_device#Laser_Direct_Structuring_.28LDS.29 laser structuring] can be computed and the production can begin immediately. TARGET 3001! also exports the centers of the pads and the appropriate normal angles to dispense solder paste or conducting glue. The bill of material can be output with the X/Y/Z coordinates of the components and their azimuth and zenith angle for automatic assembly. 



In the non commercial editions MID functionality is given up to 10 pins/pads. 
In the commercial editions MID functionality is given in growing strength. Please have a look at the [http://ibfriedrich.com/landingpage/editions/en/index.html editions overview]. 

 
 
[//server.ibfriedrich.com/download/pdf/TARGET_MID.pdf Flyer-Download] 
[http://www.pcb-pool.com/ppuk/info_pcbpool_3d_mid.html PCB-POOL-Edition] 
[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ TARGET 3001! mid (SHOP)] 
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[[de:Molded Interconnect Device (MID)]][[fr:Molded Interconnect Device (MID)]]

Fall 2016

2021-11-19T15:00:55Z

Ferdinand:

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<td>[[image:herbstanimation_350.gif|The TARGET 3001! discount event in autumn 2016|link=http://server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/ibfwikien/index.php/Shop_US]]</td>
<td>Dear TARGET 3001! - User, now that our lovely summer has said goodbye to us, we are enjoying a golden fall here in Germany. In this season of change, we are happy to present some exciting [[Current topics |new features]] in Target 3001!. Now, V18 users can download them free of charge with a new update. If you are using V17 or older, now is a great time to move up to V18. From October 12th to 24th we are offering a 20% discount on all products of our shop. (New versions, Updates, Upgrades, Autorouter ELECTRA) Wishing you a wonderful fall season! Yours sincerely, Harald Friedrich and the TARGET 3001! - Team <big>[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ To the SHOP]</big></td></tr></table>

[[de:Herbst 2016]][[fr:Automne 2016]][[Category: homepage]]

New in V17

2021-11-19T15:00:25Z

Ferdinand:

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'''Dear TARGET 3001! family,'''

we are proud to present to you the new Version V17. We have implemented some new features for you to make the work on your PCB project easier and quicker. Especially the new '''COMPONIVERSE™''' is exciting. It is a component exchange for TARGET 3001! users to share their components. We wish you every success for your projects with TARGET 3001!

Yours sincerely,

'''Harald Friedrich''' 
and the TARGET 3001! team

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|[[Image:go.png|link=STEP_3D_Import]]||'''✔ [[STEP_3D_Import|STEP 3D Import]]''' '''Comfortable:''' Import manufacturers' 3D models of components to TARGET using the STEP-Import.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Package Generator]]||'''✔ [[Package Generator|The Package Generator]]''' '''Easy:''' Create complex packages including 3D image just by entering the measurements.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Componiverse]]||'''✔ [[Componiverse|COMPONIVERSE]]''' '''Interactive:''' Upload your indvidually created TARGET 3001! parts to the componiverse and let others share them. Search the Componiverse for a missing part and download it for free if uploaded from another TARGET 3001! user.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Pin#Arrange_pins_according_to_processor_scheme]]||'''✔ [[Pin#Arrange_pins_according_to_processor_scheme|Processor scheme]]''' '''Copy and paste from the data sheet:''' When drawing symbols arrange the pins according to function on button click: Power pins on top, GND Pins below, I/O ports to the east, all others to the west.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=DXF]]||'''✔ [[DXF|DXF-Import]]''' '''Reworked:''' Comprehensively renewed, powerful DXF-Import.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Differential Pairs]]||'''✔ [[Differential Pairs]]''' '''In balance:''' Transmit information electrically with two complementary signals sent on two paired wires. Design those "Differential Pairs" using this new feature.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Meander a track]]||'''✔ [[Meander a track]]''' '''At the same time:''' Create absolutely identical track lengthes by elongating a shorter one in meander-style design.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Impedance calculator]]||'''✔ [[Impedance calculator]]''' '''High Frequency:''' The Impedance calculator recommends a track width recognizing various StripLine alternatives.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=Component_properties#Order_numbers]]||'''✔ [[Component_properties#Order_numbers|Find order numbers ]]''' '''Without detour:''' Search a part in TARGET 3001! and forward the search to a distributor's web shop.
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|[[Image:go.png|link=license]]||'''✔ More features?''' '''Yes:''' With V17 you gain all updates for free includinag all new features and amendments until the day when V18 will be released.
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|[[Image:logbook.png|link=https://www.ibfriedrich.com/target/english/logbook.txt]]||'''✔ [https://www.ibfriedrich.com/target/english/logbook.txt Logbook]!''' '''Up to date:''' Browse the logbook to find out the latest features and amendments...
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[[Category: Homepage]]
[[de: Neu in V17]][[fr: Nouveau en V17]]

New in V16

2021-11-19T14:59:57Z

Ferdinand:

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|[[image:TargetV16logo_web.png|link=TARGET 3001!]]||   [[image:new_in_V16_50.png|link=Download]]              [[image:download.png|link=Download]]     [[Download|Free DOWNLOAD V16 discover]]     ...to the [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ shop]
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'''Dear TARGET 3001! family,'''

please have a look at [[Current topics|the latest news in V16]]. We wish you every success for your projects with TARGET 3001!

Yours sincerely,

'''Harald Friedrich''' 
and the TARGET 3001! team

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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Polygonal pads|Polygonal pads]]''' Flexible: Create customized shaped pads as polygons. Important for e.g. LEDs or tactile switches
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Dual screen|Dual-screen performance]]''' Comfortable: Schematic and layout on two screens independently from each other
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Dual screen|Cross-Highlighting]]''' Clear: Highlighting a component in the schematic highlights the same component in the layout and vice versa
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Printing: Select layers]]''' Simplified: Decide in the print dialog which layer you'd like to have printed
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ Component eXport''' Simplified: Component consisting of only one symbol doesn't require an overall catch prior to saving it to the database (using [y]). Elements added are exported as well
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Reference symbols with pages|Reference symbol with pages]]''' Clear: A REF shows, on which pages it appears as well
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ Ground plane calculation''' Secure: No air wires remain when computing Groundplane in lines
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ Air wires accelerated''' Quick: Air wire calculation in huge ground planes significantly accelerated and optimized
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Generic_symbols|Generic symbols]]''' Convenient: Often used symbols can be mapped by a generic. Now with flexible pin assignment
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Gallery]]''' Neat and quick: You often search for the same? Place appropriate search-results by image to the gallery. This allows a quick access by image.
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ [[Component_database#Update_V15_--.3E_V16._Database.3F.3F|Inherit data from V15]]''' Easy: Installation asks you, whether you want to inherit the component database and the settings from V15
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|[[Image:go.png]]||'''✔ More features?''' Yes: If you buy a new license or if you update to V16, you gain all updates for free includinag all new features and amendments until the day when V17 will be released.
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|[[Image:logbook.png|link=https://www.ibfriedrich.com/target/english/logbook.txt]]||'''✔ [https://www.ibfriedrich.com/target/english/logbook.txt Logbook]!''' Up to date: Browse the logbook to find out the latest features and amendments...
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[[de:Neu in V16]][[fr:Nouveau en V16]][[Category: Homepage]]

US sales partner

2021-11-19T14:57:41Z

Ferdinand:

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<big><center>Jim Schaefer</center></big> 
<center>7325 Chili Hill Rd Newcastle, CA 95658, USA</center>
<center>Tel.:(530) 763-2299</center>
<center>[mailto:jim.schaefer@target-3001.com jim.schaefer@target-3001.com]</center> 
</td>
<td>
 <big>'''TARGET 3001! - US partner'''</big> Jim Schaefer is the US partner in the TARGET 3001! team. Located in Northern California, Jim is your contact person on '''technical or commercial''' questions. Experience Jim's friendly and helpful attitude and his competence. If you'd like to purchase TARGET 3001! click button: <center>[[image:Button_us_100.png|link=Shop_US]]   [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ to the shop]</center> </td></tr></table>

<center>Back to [[Main Page USA|main page]]</center> <center>Ing.-Buero FFRIEDRICH, Harald Friedrich, Fuldaer Straße 20, 36124 Eichenzell, Germany, phone: +49 (0) 6659 919444, target@ibfriedrich.com</center> 

[[category:homepage]]

V15 introduction event

2021-11-19T14:56:48Z

Ferdinand:

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<big>'''Come over to V15 and have some early bird savings'''</big> 

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<big>'''[https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ to the shop]'''</big>
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This offer is valid for all new TARGET 3001! versions as well as updates and upgrades. 
ELECTRA Autorouter upgrades are included too. A 250 Pin version ELECTRA you have in V15 anyway.

[[fr: V15 action de introduction]][[de: V15 Einführungsaktion]][[category: homepage]]

Government aid

2021-11-19T14:56:33Z

Ferdinand:

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|[[image:Geldregen.jpg|left]]||<big>'''Many wait for state aid these days in vain...'''</big> 

<big>'''We can help immediately with our gigantic cost cutting program!'''</big> 

'''Due to high demand extended until June 30st 2009:'''
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|TARGET 3001! '''professional'''||TARGET 3001! '''economy'''
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|was EUR 1.649,00 now '''<big>EUR 999,00</big>''' save EUR 650,00 <big>it's nearly 40%</big> [https://www.ibfriedrich.com/shop/shop2.htm?lang=EN&Professional=1 buy now...]||was EUR 569,00 now '''<big>EUR 399,00</big>''' save EUR 171,00 <big>it's nearly 30%</big> [https://www.ibfriedrich.com/shop/shop2.htm?lang=EN&Economy=1 buy now...]
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Package and freight and 19% VAT included.
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Electra

2021-11-19T14:55:02Z

Ferdinand:

[[Image:electracolor200.png|Electra Shape based Autorouter|none]] <big>'''Shape Based PCB Autorouter'''</big> 

== '''Preface''' ==

TARGET 3001! contains two internal autorouters, the [[Contour Autorouter]] and the [[Hybrid Autorouter]]. Additionally an interface for '''ELECTRA''', a powerful external autorouter can instantly be used in every TARGET 3001! edition. Fully licensed ELECTRA versions can separately be purchased, prices see below. ELECTRA is suitable for the more advanced and complex projects. It is working very quickly and reaches high completion rates. ELECTRA is a product of Konekt SPRL, Belgium, [http://konekt.com/c5/index.php www.konekt.com] <center>[[Image:videoicon.png]] <big>[https://server.ibfriedrich.com/video/e/electra/Electra_e.mp4 '''ELECTRA video'''</big> (mute)]</center> 
[[Image:electra4layout.png|thumb|750px|none|A complex layout being autorouted with ELECTRA]] 
 

== How to start ELECTRA in TARGET 3001!? ==

Install ELECTRA to a directory of your choice. Open TARGET 3001! and open layout menu: 
'''Actions/Automatisms and assistants/Autorouter/ELECTRA auto router... [Ctrl]+[R]'''. 

[[Image:Electra_menu_0.jpg|ELECTRA menu path]] 

The dialog "External Autorouter". Open the TAB '''Algorithm'''. Please find the line to enter the path to the Electra.exe beneath: External router, program file: Click the button with the drop down arrow in order to open your Windows browser. 
[[Image:electrapfad_e.jpg|ELECTRA folder path]] 
You can have the electra.exe in any directory of your choice. You only need to point TARGET there by entering the path to this line. 
'''If you purchase a license by us, you always will receive the latest version.''' 

== '''ELECTRA V8''' (current main version) ==
v8.05 (Sept 2020) 
[http://konekt.com/doc/Electra_v8.pdf Info about V8 (PDF)] 

*Routing engine has a new push and shove routing pass that is now applied automatically on highly congested boards to resolve spacing violations more quickly than by rerouting nets. This improves performance and completion rate.
*Multi-Routing strategy providing an easy method to define and run multiple routing strategies within the same session.
*Advanced Routing strategy, use TCL with DO file extensions to control the strategy with for_loop, if statement, etc…
 

== '''ELECTRA V7''' ==

v7.00 (Jan 2018)

*User defined "from-to" for redefining the net topology
*New general purpose single layer no-via router
*Controlled flow to route decoupling capacitor with tracks and the rest with via to planes
*New “gloss” command to review existing routes to remove extra bends and redundant vias without rerouting like “clean”
*New report tab in log windows with a spreadsheet view of sortable net routing values
*Display of antigap shape on plane layer to visually verify plane hooks
*Better handling of TCL break when interrupting a routing script
*Fixes to Constraint Rules dialog box generating DO file (representation of same net clearance type)
*Updated User’s guide
*Help/About includes a link to the latest version
*Interface can process Differential Pairs

 

== '''ELECTRA V6''' ==
[[image:electrav6.jpg|ELECTRA V6]] 
'''New in ELECTRA V6:'''

'''Main approach:''' Improvements to the differential pair and minimum length autorouting. For illustration, see [http://server.ibfriedrich.com/download/pdf/en/ClkFlow.pdf some screenshots] taken while developing the flow for defining minimum length constraints based on the user CLK nets min length requirements.

'''Further news:'''
*Native Electra for Linux
*Automatic chamfering of tuned nets supported
*Specify min/max length amplitude for serpentine pattern (PCB/Class/Net levels)
*Control for serpentine length gap
*"Report network" function to show length stat details of selected nets
*Differential pair autorouter to support pre-fanout
*Fanout in zigzag pattern
*Tune command to autoadjust in-place routed matched/min length nets
*Enable/disable diff pairs routing to route as single nets
*Protect/unportect command to protect diff pairs only
*Write routes by type (protect | unprotect | select)
*Improved net length reporting

 

== '''ELECTRA V5''' ==
[[image:electra5screenshot.jpg|ELECTRA V5]] 

'''New in ELECTRA V5:'''
* ''Fast Pattern Router'' producing in everage 20% less total vias
* enhanced Mitering for long 45° diagonal
* '''Note:''' ELECTRA routs significantly quicker, if you waive the use of octagonal pads. Better use round or rectangular ones. 

== '''ELECTRA V4''' ==

'''NEW in V4:'''

*Interactive Contour Router with Push and Shove
*Dynamic Move and Compaction
*Adaptive Multi pass conflict reduction technology
*Advanced Constraints Editor
*Automatic definition and Routing of Differential Pairs
*Automatic lengthening and length matching by meandering
*Real-time Verification of DFM and High speed constraints
*Active flow: Edit Constraints, AutoRoute&Retry on preselected interconnects
*PCB CAD plug-in, Specctra® DSN format support
*Reasonable Cost of ownership
 '''If you are purchasing ELECTRA with us, you always will receive the latest version. It is V4 at the moment..'''
 

== '''ELECTRA V3''' ==

... was on the market only for a while. We at IBF haven't had it on our product line.

 

== '''ELECTRA V2''' ==

[[Image:electra2screenshot.jpg]] 

'''What was new in V2?'''

*Extending rules hierarchy: PCB < Layer < Class < Class_layer < Net < Net_layer < Area
**[[ELECTRA 2 Rules-by-Area|Rules-by-Area (width and clearance by region)]]
***Especially useful around BGAs and fine SMDs
***Interactive region editor to define area, width and clearance
*[[ELECTRA 2 Router Strategy Dialog|Router Strategy Dialog]]
*[[ELECTRA 2 New Graphical User Interface|New Graphical User Interface]]
*[[ELECTRA 2 Report of routing via styles|Report of routing via styles]]
*Improved layout display
**Polygon outline and blind/buried via display
*Reset and restart - Try different routing strategies with a reset command that deletes all routing
*Simplified and robust licensing
**For node-locked licenses, Site and MID codes are now unaffected by changes to BIOS, MB and OS
**One step configuration upgrade
** Hassle-free floating license setup
*Improved User Guide with Tech Tips section



== How much is an ELECTRA license? ==

All configurations support unlimited power and ground layers. For instance, Route 2L supports two signal layers plus unlimited power and ground layers. All configurations include advanced rule support and mitering capability. Pricing is for node-locked licenses on Windows operating system. 
 
<big>'''Purchase a license in the TARGET 3001! [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ SHOP]'''</big> Look for this logo: [[Image:electra_shopsymbol.png|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/ SHOP]] 

 Have a short overview here: 
New versions: 
[[Image:electra7_1.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
[[Image:electra7_2.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
[[Image:electra7_3.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
 Please note: $ = € German VAT (19% will be added!) 

'''Package and freight:''' Within the European Community please add EUR 23.80 (VAT 19% included). Outside the EC= EUR 25.00 
'''Payment:''' Cash in advance by Credit Card (VISA, American Express or Mastercard), by bank transfer (SEPA) or by PayPal towards target@ibfriedrich.com 
Companies located in the European Community providing a VAT registration code will be charged ex VAT.
Private customers located in the European Community without a VAT registration code will be charged with a 19% VAT.
Companies and private customers located outside the European Community will be charged ex VAT.
 

== How to activate your license ==

A purchased Electra licence is fixed to one computer (node locked licene) while an activation code is required. Please press the caps lock key and double click the electra.exe. It runs for 2 days after first use. The ELECTRA licensing dialog will open to get the ''Site Code'' as well as the ''Machine IDentity Code (MID)''. please send both to [mailto:target@ibfriedrich.com target@ibfriedrich.com], our eMail adress at IBF. We will send over the activation code to you by eMail soonest.

Further information: [http://www.konekt.com Konekt.com] or see the [http://www.konekt.com/doc/User_Guide_v7.pdf ELECTRA user guide].
 

== How to migrate ELECTRA to a new PC ==

The most recent best practise you'll find on the Electra page: See the ELECTRA pricing site at ''"Licensing information"'' where the ''"How to Transfer your License"'' - link is: 
[http://konekt.com/wp/pricing/ http://konekt.com/wp/pricing/] 

1. Install the ELECTRA download to the new PC "B" and note the new Site Code to a piece of paper. 
2. Go back to old PC "A", hold the "shift key" while launching ELECTRA, the old license dialog shows up. 
3. Select "Transfer license" and enter the Site Code of new PC "B" to the field to the right. 

[[Image:Electra_transfer_license1.jpg|none|Electra license dialog]]Image: The Electra license dialog 

4. Hit ''Continue>>'' so that the new activation code will be generated. 

[[Image:Electra_transfer_license2.jpg|none|New Activation Code]]Image: New Activation Code 
5. Save the new activation code as a small text file on any medium (e.g. USB stick) in order to carry it to computer B. You might also send it in an email to yourself to the new computer (to transfer it properly. Or maybe use your smartphone... 
6. Enter the new activation code to the field "Activation code" on the new PC.Done. 

== ELECTRA Update ==

An Update within the current main ELECTRA version number is '''free of charge'''. An upgrade from lower editions or earlier main versions is '''a purchase'''.

You can easily update your purchased current version of ELECTRA by exchanging the electra.exe file. This is how you get it: 

[[image:electraupdate.jpg|none|Electra Update]]Image ELECTRA Update. Link to the ELECTRA website: [https://konekt.com/ https://konekt.com/] 

Save the setup.exe provided by the link to a directory of your choice. A double click upon it later opens the install shield. During the setup you will get asked where to install the electra.exe. Now choose the same destination (the same path) so that TARGET 3001! later will be able to find the new exe-file.
 

== How does ELECTRA produce a PCB layout from my TARGET 3001! schematic? ==

[[Image:electragrafik.jpg|left]] After your schematic work in TARGET has finished, you would import your packages to the layout. Now you see a tangle of [[Airwires / Ratsnest|air wires (ratsnest)]], which now wait for disentangeling. ELECTRA asks TARGET 3001! to create a file in the DSN standard, which ELECTRA is able ro read in. The routing result which ELECTRA delivers is a session file (*.ses), which TARGET now is able to read in (see image to the left). This happens for TARGET users on button click. No bustling around in TARGET itself. 
'''An example:''' 

[[Image:electra_dns_0_e.jpg|A TARGET projekt unrouted]] Image: A TARGET project unrouted. Then [Ctrl]+[R] pressed to open the dialog "External Autorouter". No signal highlighted means: All signals will be used for routing. After pressing "Start" ELECTRA overtakes a *.dsn file and routs it. After ELECTRA has done its work it simply needs to be saved, so that instantly a session file (*.ses) will be made out of it. The image of the routing result in ELECTRA can be closed: 

[[Image:electra_dns_1.jpg|Just close the electra dialog and confirm by "Yes"]] Image: Save the *.dsn file and so create the *.ses file. 

[[Image:electra_dns_3.jpg|Press "Save"]] Image: Accept the proposed saving directory and press "Save". 

[[Image:electra_dns_2_e.jpg|Accept]] Image: Accepts the routed project to TARGET by saying "Yes". 

[[Image:electra_dns_4.jpg|Routing result in TARGET]] Image: The routed project in TARGET 3001!. All tracks can now be manupulated as usually in TARGET. 

== What do the tabs of the dialog for external auto routers in TARGET 3001! mean? ==

In Tab '''"Signals"''' all unrouted signals appear in a list. Which signal you'dlike to have routed please select by highlighting its signal name in the list. Using the [Ctrl] key you can highlight several signals at the same time. Clicking it again will unhighlight it. With the buttons "Select all", "Deselect all", you'll have them on one strike. If you press "Start", without having highlighted any signal, all signals get routed. 

[[Image:ExternDlg1_e.jpg]] Image: The "Signals" tab in the ''External autorouter'' dialog 

In section "Signal tracks" you can enter to the line "Minimum Track width:". This value is taken at minimum while routing even if you define it smaller in the schematic signal. But if you define a bigger value in the schematic signal than the one entered here, the bigger one will be taken. The same with the minimum spacing of tracks. At first the distance copper to copper counts. In the project test dialog the aura can be added. Vias also can achieve minimum width values regarding the drill hole. The width of an annular copper ring around the drill hole can be defined. An annular ring exists if a 4mm copper circle is center drilled by a 2mm drill. Around the hole a ring of 1mm width remains. The minimum entries here control the size of the vias. The tab '''"Algorithm"''' allows strategic settings. Memory structures (as far as used in the layout) might be routed first in order not to have too many obstacles later. The same with fan outs at packages having a narrow pinout. Fan outs allow an escape to the opposite layer with a differently preferred routing direction. During disentangeling passes connections are made, during optimization passes the track lengthes are tightened. 

[[Image:ExternDlg2_e.jpg]] Image: Tab "Algorithm" in the ''External autorouter'' dialog Set the path to the electra exe You can tell TARTET 3001! where the electra exe is located. Enter the path to the line: "External Router, program-file" so that TARGET 3001! will start it.

In tab '''"Route layers"''' please select a certain routing layer and in the area to the right define how the layer shall be used for which signals. Preferred routing direction means the preferred direction of the tracks on one layer face: horizontally or vertically.

[[Image:ExternDlg3_e.jpg]] Image: Tab "Route layers" in the ''External autorouter'' dialog 

Good if for every layer a certain preferred routing direction is defined. Routing in all directions upon one layer can be avoided that way. At the same time one can predefine certain layers for certain signals or forbid them for certain signals. A Route prohibition area is defined on a certain layer having exactly this function. 
 

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Electra

2021-11-19T14:51:25Z

Ferdinand:

[[Image:electracolor200.png|Electra Shape based Autorouter|none]] <big>'''Shape Based PCB Autorouter'''</big> 

== '''Preface''' ==

TARGET 3001! contains two internal autorouters, the [[Contour Autorouter]] and the [[Hybrid Autorouter]]. Additionally an interface for '''ELECTRA''', a powerful external autorouter can instantly be used in every TARGET 3001! edition. Fully licensed ELECTRA versions can separately be purchased, prices see below. ELECTRA is suitable for the more advanced and complex projects. It is working very quickly and reaches high completion rates. ELECTRA is a product of Konekt SPRL, Belgium, [http://konekt.com/c5/index.php www.konekt.com] <center>[[Image:videoicon.png]] <big>[https://server.ibfriedrich.com/video/e/electra/Electra_e.mp4 '''ELECTRA video'''</big> (mute)]</center> 
[[Image:electra4layout.png|thumb|750px|none|A complex layout being autorouted with ELECTRA]] 
 

== How to start ELECTRA in TARGET 3001!? ==

Install ELECTRA to a directory of your choice. Open TARGET 3001! and open layout menu: 
'''Actions/Automatisms and assistants/Autorouter/ELECTRA auto router... [Ctrl]+[R]'''. 

[[Image:Electra_menu_0.jpg|ELECTRA menu path]] 

The dialog "External Autorouter". Open the TAB '''Algorithm'''. Please find the line to enter the path to the Electra.exe beneath: External router, program file: Click the button with the drop down arrow in order to open your Windows browser. 
[[Image:electrapfad_e.jpg|ELECTRA folder path]] 
You can have the electra.exe in any directory of your choice. You only need to point TARGET there by entering the path to this line. 
'''If you purchase a license by us, you always will receive the latest version.''' 

== '''ELECTRA V8''' (current main version) ==
v8.05 (Sept 2020) 
[http://konekt.com/doc/Electra_v8.pdf Info about V8 (PDF)] 

*Routing engine has a new push and shove routing pass that is now applied automatically on highly congested boards to resolve spacing violations more quickly than by rerouting nets. This improves performance and completion rate.
*Multi-Routing strategy providing an easy method to define and run multiple routing strategies within the same session.
*Advanced Routing strategy, use TCL with DO file extensions to control the strategy with for_loop, if statement, etc…
 

== '''ELECTRA V7''' ==

v7.00 (Jan 2018)

*User defined "from-to" for redefining the net topology
*New general purpose single layer no-via router
*Controlled flow to route decoupling capacitor with tracks and the rest with via to planes
*New “gloss” command to review existing routes to remove extra bends and redundant vias without rerouting like “clean”
*New report tab in log windows with a spreadsheet view of sortable net routing values
*Display of antigap shape on plane layer to visually verify plane hooks
*Better handling of TCL break when interrupting a routing script
*Fixes to Constraint Rules dialog box generating DO file (representation of same net clearance type)
*Updated User’s guide
*Help/About includes a link to the latest version
*Interface can process Differential Pairs

 

== '''ELECTRA V6''' ==
[[image:electrav6.jpg|ELECTRA V6]] 
'''New in ELECTRA V6:'''

'''Main approach:''' Improvements to the differential pair and minimum length autorouting. For illustration, see [http://server.ibfriedrich.com/download/pdf/en/ClkFlow.pdf some screenshots] taken while developing the flow for defining minimum length constraints based on the user CLK nets min length requirements.

'''Further news:'''
*Native Electra for Linux
*Automatic chamfering of tuned nets supported
*Specify min/max length amplitude for serpentine pattern (PCB/Class/Net levels)
*Control for serpentine length gap
*"Report network" function to show length stat details of selected nets
*Differential pair autorouter to support pre-fanout
*Fanout in zigzag pattern
*Tune command to autoadjust in-place routed matched/min length nets
*Enable/disable diff pairs routing to route as single nets
*Protect/unportect command to protect diff pairs only
*Write routes by type (protect | unprotect | select)
*Improved net length reporting

 

== '''ELECTRA V5''' ==
[[image:electra5screenshot.jpg|ELECTRA V5]] 

'''New in ELECTRA V5:'''
* ''Fast Pattern Router'' producing in everage 20% less total vias
* enhanced Mitering for long 45° diagonal
* '''Note:''' ELECTRA routs significantly quicker, if you waive the use of octagonal pads. Better use round or rectangular ones. 

== '''ELECTRA V4''' ==

'''NEW in V4:'''

*Interactive Contour Router with Push and Shove
*Dynamic Move and Compaction
*Adaptive Multi pass conflict reduction technology
*Advanced Constraints Editor
*Automatic definition and Routing of Differential Pairs
*Automatic lengthening and length matching by meandering
*Real-time Verification of DFM and High speed constraints
*Active flow: Edit Constraints, AutoRoute&Retry on preselected interconnects
*PCB CAD plug-in, Specctra® DSN format support
*Reasonable Cost of ownership
 '''If you are purchasing ELECTRA with us, you always will receive the latest version. It is V4 at the moment..'''
 

== '''ELECTRA V3''' ==

... was on the market only for a while. We at IBF haven't had it on our product line.

 

== '''ELECTRA V2''' ==

[[Image:electra2screenshot.jpg]] 

'''What was new in V2?'''

*Extending rules hierarchy: PCB < Layer < Class < Class_layer < Net < Net_layer < Area
**[[ELECTRA 2 Rules-by-Area|Rules-by-Area (width and clearance by region)]]
***Especially useful around BGAs and fine SMDs
***Interactive region editor to define area, width and clearance
*[[ELECTRA 2 Router Strategy Dialog|Router Strategy Dialog]]
*[[ELECTRA 2 New Graphical User Interface|New Graphical User Interface]]
*[[ELECTRA 2 Report of routing via styles|Report of routing via styles]]
*Improved layout display
**Polygon outline and blind/buried via display
*Reset and restart - Try different routing strategies with a reset command that deletes all routing
*Simplified and robust licensing
**For node-locked licenses, Site and MID codes are now unaffected by changes to BIOS, MB and OS
**One step configuration upgrade
** Hassle-free floating license setup
*Improved User Guide with Tech Tips section



== How much is an ELECTRA license? ==

All configurations support unlimited power and ground layers. For instance, Route 2L supports two signal layers plus unlimited power and ground layers. All configurations include advanced rule support and mitering capability. Pricing is for node-locked licenses on Windows operating system. 
 
<big>'''Purchase a license in the TARGET 3001! [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ SHOP]'''</big> Look for this logo: [[Image:electra_shopsymbol.png|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/ SHOP]] 

 Have a short overview here: 
New versions: 
[[Image:electra7_1.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
[[Image:electra7_2.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
[[Image:electra7_3.jpg|to the shop|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/electra-autorouter/]]
 Please note: $ = € German VAT (19% will be added! 

'''Package and freight:''' Within the European Community please add EUR 23.80 (VAT 19% included). Outside the EC= EUR 25.00 
'''Payment:''' Cash in advance by Credit Card (VISA, American Express or Mastercard), by bank transfer (SEPA) or by PayPal towards target@ibfriedrich.com 
Companies located in the European Community providing a VAT registration code will be charged ex VAT.
Private customers located in the European Community without a VAT registration code will be charged with a 19% VAT.
Companies and private customers located outside the European Community will be charged ex VAT.
 

== How to activate your license ==

A purchased Electra licence is fixed to one computer (node locked licene) while an activation code is required. Please press the caps lock key and double click the electra.exe. It runs for 2 days after first use. The ELECTRA licensing dialog will open to get the ''Site Code'' as well as the ''Machine IDentity Code (MID)''. please send both to [mailto:target@ibfriedrich.com target@ibfriedrich.com], our eMail adress at IBF. We will send over the activation code to you by eMail soonest.

Further information: [http://www.konekt.com Konekt.com] or see the [http://www.konekt.com/doc/User_Guide_v7.pdf ELECTRA user guide].
 

== How to migrate ELECTRA to a new PC ==

The most recent best practise you'll find on the Electra page: See the ELECTRA pricing site at ''"Licensing information"'' where the ''"How to Transfer your License"'' - link is: 
[http://konekt.com/wp/pricing/ http://konekt.com/wp/pricing/] 

1. Install the ELECTRA download to the new PC "B" and note the new Site Code to a piece of paper. 
2. Go back to old PC "A", hold the "shift key" while launching ELECTRA, the old license dialog shows up. 
3. Select "Transfer license" and enter the Site Code of new PC "B" to the field to the right. 

[[Image:Electra_transfer_license1.jpg|none|Electra license dialog]]Image: The Electra license dialog 

4. Hit ''Continue>>'' so that the new activation code will be generated. 

[[Image:Electra_transfer_license2.jpg|none|New Activation Code]]Image: New Activation Code 
5. Save the new activation code as a small text file on any medium (e.g. USB stick) in order to carry it to computer B. You might also send it in an email to yourself to the new computer (to transfer it properly. Or maybe use your smartphone... 
6. Enter the new activation code to the field "Activation code" on the new PC.Done. 

== ELECTRA Update ==

An Update within the current main ELECTRA version number is '''free of charge'''. An upgrade from lower editions or earlier main versions is '''a purchase'''.

You can easily update your purchased current version of ELECTRA by exchanging the electra.exe file. This is how you get it: 

[[image:electraupdate.jpg|none|Electra Update]]Image ELECTRA Update. Link to the ELECTRA website: [https://konekt.com/ https://konekt.com/] 

Save the setup.exe provided by the link to a directory of your choice. A double click upon it later opens the install shield. During the setup you will get asked where to install the electra.exe. Now choose the same destination (the same path) so that TARGET 3001! later will be able to find the new exe-file.
 

== How does ELECTRA produce a PCB layout from my TARGET 3001! schematic? ==

[[Image:electragrafik.jpg|left]] After your schematic work in TARGET has finished, you would import your packages to the layout. Now you see a tangle of [[Airwires / Ratsnest|air wires (ratsnest)]], which now wait for disentangeling. ELECTRA asks TARGET 3001! to create a file in the DSN standard, which ELECTRA is able ro read in. The routing result which ELECTRA delivers is a session file (*.ses), which TARGET now is able to read in (see image to the left). This happens for TARGET users on button click. No bustling around in TARGET itself. 
'''An example:''' 

[[Image:electra_dns_0_e.jpg|A TARGET projekt unrouted]] Image: A TARGET project unrouted. Then [Ctrl]+[R] pressed to open the dialog "External Autorouter". No signal highlighted means: All signals will be used for routing. After pressing "Start" ELECTRA overtakes a *.dsn file and routs it. After ELECTRA has done its work it simply needs to be saved, so that instantly a session file (*.ses) will be made out of it. The image of the routing result in ELECTRA can be closed: 

[[Image:electra_dns_1.jpg|Just close the electra dialog and confirm by "Yes"]] Image: Save the *.dsn file and so create the *.ses file. 

[[Image:electra_dns_3.jpg|Press "Save"]] Image: Accept the proposed saving directory and press "Save". 

[[Image:electra_dns_2_e.jpg|Accept]] Image: Accepts the routed project to TARGET by saying "Yes". 

[[Image:electra_dns_4.jpg|Routing result in TARGET]] Image: The routed project in TARGET 3001!. All tracks can now be manupulated as usually in TARGET. 

== What do the tabs of the dialog for external auto routers in TARGET 3001! mean? ==

In Tab '''"Signals"''' all unrouted signals appear in a list. Which signal you'dlike to have routed please select by highlighting its signal name in the list. Using the [Ctrl] key you can highlight several signals at the same time. Clicking it again will unhighlight it. With the buttons "Select all", "Deselect all", you'll have them on one strike. If you press "Start", without having highlighted any signal, all signals get routed. 

[[Image:ExternDlg1_e.jpg]] Image: The "Signals" tab in the ''External autorouter'' dialog 

In section "Signal tracks" you can enter to the line "Minimum Track width:". This value is taken at minimum while routing even if you define it smaller in the schematic signal. But if you define a bigger value in the schematic signal than the one entered here, the bigger one will be taken. The same with the minimum spacing of tracks. At first the distance copper to copper counts. In the project test dialog the aura can be added. Vias also can achieve minimum width values regarding the drill hole. The width of an annular copper ring around the drill hole can be defined. An annular ring exists if a 4mm copper circle is center drilled by a 2mm drill. Around the hole a ring of 1mm width remains. The minimum entries here control the size of the vias. The tab '''"Algorithm"''' allows strategic settings. Memory structures (as far as used in the layout) might be routed first in order not to have too many obstacles later. The same with fan outs at packages having a narrow pinout. Fan outs allow an escape to the opposite layer with a differently preferred routing direction. During disentangeling passes connections are made, during optimization passes the track lengthes are tightened. 

[[Image:ExternDlg2_e.jpg]] Image: Tab "Algorithm" in the ''External autorouter'' dialog Set the path to the electra exe You can tell TARTET 3001! where the electra exe is located. Enter the path to the line: "External Router, program-file" so that TARGET 3001! will start it.

In tab '''"Route layers"''' please select a certain routing layer and in the area to the right define how the layer shall be used for which signals. Preferred routing direction means the preferred direction of the tracks on one layer face: horizontally or vertically.

[[Image:ExternDlg3_e.jpg]] Image: Tab "Route layers" in the ''External autorouter'' dialog 

Good if for every layer a certain preferred routing direction is defined. Routing in all directions upon one layer can be avoided that way. At the same time one can predefine certain layers for certain signals or forbid them for certain signals. A Route prohibition area is defined on a certain layer having exactly this function. 
 

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2021-11-19T14:46:10Z

Ferdinand:

Dear TARGET 3001! user, 

[[New in V30|Version V30]] is available. We are pleased that the development of TARGET goes on continuously. There are no changes in our license and product policy. The transition from V20 (or older) to V30 is a paid update for which we offer low update prices. All further development of TARGET 3001! now flows into V30, all updates within your V30 are free. See TARGET menu Help/Free Update. Look below for all highlights, the complete list of new features please find in the [https://www.ibfriedrich.com/target/english/logbook.txt LOGBOOK]. If you would like to go for the V30 - our shop is open: 
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<tr><td>Yours sincerely, '''Harald Friedrich''' and the TARGET 3001! Team</td>
<td>[[Image:Cartbutton75.png|link=https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/|...to the Shop]] <big>to the SHOP</big></td>
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|[[image:gbrx3logo.jpg|GerberX3 ready]]||'''<big>NEW since March 2021:</big>'''
* Gerber data: [[Gerber#Gerber_X2|Gerber X2 and Gerber X3 implemented]]
* GenCAD: [[GenCAD|New functions added. DFM approved.]]
* Differential Pairs: Easier to create, quicker to connect.
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|[[image:ligament.jpg|Panel with bars]]||'''<big>NEW since January 2021:</big>'''
* Panel: [[Panel#Leave_bars_like_predefined_breaking_points|Set a Panel outline together with bars inbetween the individual boards]]
* Multiline Text: Performance improved
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|[[image:aktuelles_snapeda.jpg|SnapEDA|link=SnapEDA]]||'''<big>NEW since November 2020:</big>'''
* [[SnapEDA|SnapEDA]]: Interface with SnapEDA. Component not found in TARGET? Load it from SnapEDA. 3D models too!
* [[Convergence-pad|Covergence pad]]: Make any pad a convergence pad. Improve the quality of hand soldered junctions significantly. It's amazing!
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|[[Image:v30_logo-160.png|TARGET 3001! V30]]||'''<big>New V30:</big>'''
* [[Autorouter#Pilot_Router|Pilot Router]]: Direct the path of a track by hovering the cursor tip, a click makes the Pilot Router complete it.
* Give a track a certain length by [[Meander_a_track#Meander_interactively|interactive meandering]]
* [[Signal_classes#Special_distances_to_other_signal_classes|Signal classes can keep special distances between each other]]
* [[Tooltip]] shows all elements superposed at cursor position
* Huge 3D-STEP models can be used at [[STEP_3D_Import#Reduce_the_complexity_of_a_STEP_model|reduced complexity]]
* [[Select#Enlarge_selection_by_.5BShift.5D_and_.5BM1.5D|Selecting with [Shift] + [M1]]] also works through nodes and vias
* [[Track#Streamline_a_track|Track fine tuning:]] Press [7] to optimize and streamline the selected track segments
* Component buttons in the sidebar collect your favorite parts in their context menu
* [[Signal_polygon#Suppress_ligaments_in_thermals|Exclude pads for heat sinks:]] For solder pads and vias the generation of ridges for heat sinks can be suppressed individually
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|[[image:v20_160.png|TARGET 3001! V20]]||'''<big>News in V20:</big>'''
* [[Push&Shove]]: When routing a new track, neighboring tracks are pushed aside, if necessary. Neighbors of the neighbor follow like a cascade. Spacing rules are obeyed.
* Move vertices to the grid/add any point to the grid: Push&Shove has put some tracks out of the grid? No problem: Drag vertices back to the grid by adding the [Shift] key. Or you would generate additional grid points just at the spot where you are.
* Component drag and drop from [https://server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/ibfwikien/index.php/Samacsys SamacSys®] and [https://server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/ibfwikien/index.php/Ultra_Librarian UltraLibrarian®]
* Selecting track segments: With [Shift] and [Ctrl] as usual in Windows select either "all inbetween" or just the first and last highlighted track segment.
* Design Rule Check: The check for minimum spacings was significantly accelerated.
* [[Airwires_/_Ratsnest#Number_of_air_wires|Air wires]]: Number of air wires - A useful little feature to plan and calculate you routing activities.
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|[[image:Builder_Bildmarke.jpg|Builder]]||'''<big>NEW since June 2018:</big>'''
* [[Signal_polygon#Show_or_hide_polygons_upon_visible_layers|Signal polygons]]: Show or hide signal polygons using keys [<] and [>]
* [https://ibfriedrich.com/landingpage/c-builder/index.html Builder]: COMPONIVERSE extended by the web-based component editor "BUILDER"
* [[Backup#Autosaves|Autosaves]]: Up to nine renewing autosaves possible instead of only three
* [[Gerber_Special#Gerber_file_name.2C_Gerber_file_extension|GerberSpecial]]: XGerber: Standard Gerber file extensions can be chosen
* [[Printing script format]]: Printing by scripts now possible in format *.pdf too
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|[[image:news160.png|News]]||'''<big>NEW since November 2017:</big>'''
* [[MID_Tutorial#Rotation.2C_Position.2C_Dimension|MID-Edition]]: A click top left upon the "standard orientation"-icon shows the measurements of the MID-body at the bottom left
* [[Signal_polygon#Use_the_entire_PCB_area|Groundplane]]: Item "Entire PCB area" added to menu "Actions/Ground planes". Use the entire PCB area as a signal polygon.
* [[Component_properties#Reload_properties_from_a_CSV_file|Component browser]]: Properties: Item "Reload properties from a CSV file" added
* [[Component_properties#Create_components_from_a_CSV_file|Component browser]]: Component: Item "Generate component from a CSV file" added
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|[[image:fraesen_160.png|Predefine tools|link=Engraving_insulation_channels#Start_output]]||'''<big>NEW since October 2017:</big>'''
* [[Engraving_insulation_channels#Pick_engraver_tools_from_a_jacket_according_to_a_list|Isolation milling]]: Tools can be allocated picking them from their place in a jacket.
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|[[image:polygon160.png|Polygonal ground planes|link=Signal_polygon]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Signal_polygon|Polygonal ground planes]]: Any filled polygon on a copper layer can be furnished with a signal. Each can be handled like a separate ground plane. It can individually be furnished with attributes. On one copper layer any number of polygons with different signals can be drawn.
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|[[image:stueckliste160.png|Boost your BoM|link=Bill_of_Material_BOM#The_list_of_the_BoM]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Bill_of_Material_BOM#The_list_of_the_BoM|Boost your BoM]]: Bill of material (BoM): If you add a certain property to a part and you also add the leading characters "BOM-", this particular property automatically will appear in the BoM.
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|[[image:fraesen160.png|Engraving bit calculator|link=Engraving_insulation_channels#Copper_top]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Engraving_insulation_channels#Copper_top|Engraving bit calculator]]: Insulation milling: In insulation milling copper tracks are circumscribed by an engraving bit. The width of the rubout depends on the angle of its tip and its immersion depth. Calculate these parameters quickly by the use of the Engraving bit calculator in menu "Engraving Insulation channels".
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|[[image:dukoZaun160.jpg|Via fence|link=Via fence]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Via fence]]: Signal tracks can on both sides be fenced by a chain of vias. High frequency signals by this means can be shielded from external electromagnetic influence.
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|[[image:lochraster160.png|Breadboard|link=Breadboard]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Breadboard]]: Polygonale breadboard area: Create any polygonal breadboard area in your layout. Hples have the property of a via. You may edit each afterwards or give it a signal. But this is no must. By means of such breadboard areas you easily create "creativity buffers" for your design.
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|[[image:password160.png|Password protection|link=Password_protection]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[Password_protection]]: Protect your project from third party access by the use of a password. But not only a project can be protected: All projects, being created by your license can automatically be protected by a "licence password". This one is demanded if one of your projects shall be opened by a TARGET öicense other than yours. So you protect your intellectual property from third party access. Also a "drift off" towards the spheres of your competitors will be avoided.
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|[[image:pdf160.png|Instant PDF|link=PDF_creation]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2017:</big>'''
* [[PDF_creation|Instant PDF]]: Create a PDF file of your circuit diagram or PCB without a PDF printer. Achieve a quick transfer of your designs as a PDF.
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|[[image:componiverse_n.jpg|160px|COMPONIVERSE®: New engine, new look, new features|link=https://www.ibfriedrich.com/en/componiverse_introduction/index.html]]||'''<big>NEW since September 2016:</big>'''
* [[Componiverse|COMPONIVERSE®]]: The interactive component cloud of the TARGET 3001! community. Load up your components and download the ones others have uploaded. The TARGET 3001! component exchange. New engine, new look, new features.
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|[[image:onequestion_n_e.jpg|160px|One question: Ask a question to a certain issue]]||'''<big>NEW since September 2016:</big>'''
* [[One question...|Ask a question]]: TARGET 3001! internal FAQ system. Correlates to the TARGET dialog from which the question has been asked.
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|[[image:samacsys_n.jpg|160px|SamacSys: Cooperation with component portal]]||'''<big>NEW since September 2016:</big>'''
*Components of the British component portal [[Samacsys|SamacSys]] can instantly be overtaken to TARGET 3001!. Select components found and place them by drag and drop to your TARGET 3001!-design. Free software "Library Loader" required.
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|[[image:pickplaceprop.jpg|160px|Pick and place: Individual properties can be processed. Here: STOCK_NO and BOX_NO]]||'''<big>NEW since August 2016:</big>'''
* Pick and place: Individual properties can be processed. In this example it's the properties: STOCK_NO and BOX_NO.
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|[[image:cappedvia.jpg|160px|Plugged and capped vias]]||'''<big>NEW since July 2016:</big>'''
* Introduced "Plugged" and "Capped" for vias and pads (e.g. for thermal vias)
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|[[image:PinTextfunktionSignalname.jpg|160px|Signal name as text function]]||'''<big>NEW since July 2016:</big>'''
* Pin names in schematic symbols can also have the signal name as text function (e.g. for a RS232 D-sub 9)
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|[[image:polygonalepads.jpg|160px|Polygonale Pads]]||'''<big>NEW since June 2016:</big>'''
* Polygonal pads: Increased visible resolution
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|[[image:ToolbarpaletteLeiterbahn.jpg|160px|Leiterbahnvorlagen]]||'''<big>NEW since June 2016:</big>'''
* Toolbar: Palette "Tracks": Programmed buttons also affect tracks yet to come
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|[[image:Symbolgeneratoralfanumerisch.jpg|160px|Pin names alphanumerical]]||'''<big>NEW since May 2016:</big>'''
* Symbol generator: Pin numbers also alphanumerical (A1, A2 ... B1 ...)
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|[[image:2x2meter.jpg|160px|2 by 2 meters drawing area]]||'''<big>NEW since April 2016:</big>'''
* Maximum area now 2m x 2m or 6.5ft x 6.5ft.
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|[[image:NeuesBtlErstellenDlg_e.jpg|120px|Component editor]]||'''<big>NEW since March 2016:</big>'''
* Component editor: Get a new component quickly.
* Offers subsequently the automatic functions needed.
* A new symbol and/or package can be derived from existing ones!
* See menu: Components/Create a new component...
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|[[image:RectangleByCoordinates.jpg|120px|Rectangle]]||'''<big>NEW since March 2016:</big>'''
* New tool for a quicker design of rectangles.
* Simply enter mesurements in cm or coordinates.
* Drag from the center or from the side.
* See drawing functions [[image:RechteckKoordIcon.jpg]]
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|[[image:TextTag_e.jpg|120px|TextTag]]||'''<big>NEW since March 2016:</big>'''
* Text Tag offering useful textfunctions.
* Place comments, advice, notes of any kind to schematic or layout
* See drawing functions [[image:TextTagIcon.jpg]]
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Editions and prices

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Upgrade

2021-11-19T14:44:14Z

Ferdinand:

An upgrade means moving towards a more powerful edition. The ranking of TARGET 3001! editions is: 
TARGET 3001! '''light''' (up to 400 Pins/Pads on 2 copper layers, the simulation is capable of 30 signals) 
TARGET 3001! '''smart''' (up to 700 Pins/Pads on 2 copper layers, the simulation is capable of 50 signals) 
TARGET 3001! '''medium''' (up to 1,000 Pins/Pads on 2 copper layers, the simulation is capable of 60 signals) 
TARGET 3001! '''economy''' (up to 1,200 Pins/Pads on 4 copper layers, the simulation is capable of 75 signals) 
TARGET 3001! '''professional''' (unlimited Pins/Pads on 100 copper layers, the simulation is capable of 100 signals) 
TARGET 3001! '''design station''' (unlimited Pins/Pads on 100 copper layers, the simulation is capable of an unlimited number of signals) 

Within the current version an '''Upgrade''' e.g. would be a shift from edition "medium" to edition "economy". An upgrade also is possible when coming from earlier versions, e.g. a shift from V19 medium to an economy of the current version. '''Downgrades''' e.g. from economy to medium are not possible. In this case the purchase of a current medium edition would be an additional new version (we can give a discount). 

Prices for updates and upgrades please see here: [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ The Target 3001! shop]

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Update

2021-11-19T14:43:22Z

Ferdinand:

== General ==

We talk about an update if an edition is brought into the recent stage. A customer maybe would have an early version V20 light. His complete version number is 20.1.15.0 After a bugfix we would release a new version with number 20.1.15.7. Now '''all V20 customers can update for free''' independently from their edition because bugfixes always cause a new release which refers to all editions of the current version.

== Versions update ==

A new release, a new version, is generated and uploaded immediately after a bug is found and fixed. This can be a matter of one day. If a user of V19 is online and closes his TARGET session, he will be informed that a new release is available. He now can decide whether he will activate the automatic update or not. It is possible to ask for the latest update "by hand". See Menu Help:

[[Image:kostenlosesUpdate_e.png]]

If a customer has e.g. V18 light and wants to have V19 light, he must purchase it. Updates are free only within the same main version number. Currently it is V19, which we released in August 2018. It's development period lasts for 1.5 to 2 years. 
Prices for updates and upgrades please see here: [https://shop.ibfriedrich.com/en/ The Target 3001! shop] or [[Editions and prices|here]].

== Component database update ==

''This is for users of V15 and after:'' [[Update the component database]] 

== Library update ==

''This is for users of V14 and before.''

If you are a '''V14''' user, you have '''all libraries containing all components locally''' installed on your PC. During the development time of V14, that means as long as V14 is the current main version, component adjustments or new components can be downloaded free of charge from the component server (press function key [F2] and select from the library browser:)

[[Image:update_dialog_e.png]]

An earlier '''V12 or V13''' installation provided 5 [[libraries]] locally:

* Standard.sym3001 (~1,000 symbols of "most wanted" component symbols)
* Standard.pck3001 (228 packages matching to the symbols)
* TARGET.REF3001 (reference symbols)
* Simulation.SYM 3001 (Simulation )
* Frontpanel.PCK3001 (milling shapes)

The library '''Standard.sym3001''' were maintained with special attention. The question, "What is most wanted?" we answered by a survey we made in cooperation with PCB manufacturers. We analyzed 8.000 different kinds of projects regarding the question: "Which components are used?" We made a ranking and selected ranks 1 to 1.000 to bring them into the "Standard" library.

For V12 and V13 users further 34K+ components we offer on our component server. That means if you do not find a certain component in the "Standard" library, please find it online on our server. If you have found it, download it for free. The V14 component libraries are not backward compatible and match only with TARGET 3001! version V 14 onward.

In V13 the STANDARD.sym3001! and STANDARD.pck3001 can be compared and updated from our [[Component Server|server]]. Select from the menu entries '''"Start online Update"'''. 

[[Image:e_CompUpdate_2.jpg|none]]

After you have made an update or any download from the TARGET 3001! library server, you should '''"Read the local components newly"''', see the same menu. This is for bringing the internal structure of the libraries index files into the correct order (a library index file cares for the immediate display of the component pictogramms in the lib browser without having the component loaded to the canvas).

Versions of V12 and early versions of V13 offer the update utility in the [[Library Browser]] within the tabs of the inner sections:

[[Image:e_CompUpdate.jpg|none]] 

== updater.exe ==

In case your update does not work, please start TARGET 3001! with admin rights (right mouseclick on the
TARGET icon) then do the update. Now a updater.exe will be placed besides the tarv15.exe. Once it is there, you don't need to start under admin rihgts any more. 

== Recover an earlier TARGET.exe ==

Please have a look within the directory your TARGET 3001! is installed. See those earlier tarvXX.old_exe files. Rename your current tarv19.exe eg. tarv19.exe_ and then rename one of the old ones tarv19.exe. That's all. 

[[Image:Recover_exe.jpg]] Image: The XX stands for your current main version number 

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