PROTEUS 6.6 README FILE
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PROTEUS RELEASE IDENTIFICATION SCHEME
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Since PROTEUS consists of many separate programs plus a large number
of additional files (e.g. libraries and models), we have decided
to identify different issues of PROTEUS in terms of a version
number and a service pack number. 

The current service pack number is indicated at the top of this file. 


SUPPORT VIA THE INTERNET
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Correspondence related to technical problems should be addressed to

        multipower@wanadoo.fr

Email is an ideal way to get technical support because you can
attach any related design files to your query.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.6 SP1 (Initial Release)
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ISIS 6.6.01      : Modified PROTON IDE interface to valid PIC device type.

ARES 6.6.01      : Changed default for CADCAM output so that no MECH layer is desigated for slotting/routing unless
                   explicitly set by the user. This avoids problem where dimension and other objects do not
                   appear on MECH1.
                   Fixed bug - discrepancy between status display and co-ordinary display when entering objects.
                   Fixed bug - viewing of Zipped CADCAM output not working.
                 
LOADERS.DLL      : Fixed bug - problem with large number of variables in PICBASIC loader.

PIC18.DLL        : Fixed bug - problem with 9 bit mode of USART.
		 : Fixed bug - PWM timing not reflecting changes in timer register values (PR2 or CCPxRL).

PIC16.DLL        : Fixed bug - RA6/CLKOUT pin and CONFIG word in PIC16627/628/648.

MCS8051.DLL      : Fixed bug - problem with spaces in program file/path.

STERM.DLL        : Fixed bug - I2C/SPI Terminals not compatible with graph based simulation.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.6 SP0 (Beta 1)
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ISIS 6.6.00	 : Added power rail configuration system.
		   Added batch mode conformance analysis (verifies multiple designs in directory structure).
		   Fixed bug - problem with filing designs where sub-circuit ports moved off schematic.
		   Fixed bug - UAE from SPICE Options button on conformance graph.

ARES 6.6.00	 : Added feature - Full text search and descriptions for Package Library.
	           Added feature - Ability to tag sub-section of tracking.
	           Fixed bug - UAE on deleting routes with board containing multiple overlapping planes.
	           Fixed bug - with nested planes and zone-track connectivity.
	           Fixed bug - multiple instances of each net in reverse-netlist generation./

ROTOR.DLL        : Added pwm-controller (hobby) servo model.
PIC16.DLL	 : Added 16F87, 16F88 variants.
		   Fixed bug - problem with 9 bit mode of USART.
		   
BSTAMP2.DLL	 : Fixed bug in GOSUB/RETURN statement.
		   Fixed bug with frequency divisor in SERIN/SEROUT commands of BS2pe.		   

Also added PIC10.DLL model, RELAYS.LIB library


CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP5 (Full Release)
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ISIS 6.5.05	 : Added support for direct integration with Crownhill Proton IDE
ARES 6.5.05	 : No changes.

PIC12C5.DLL      : Fixed bug - override of GP2 function by T0CS not implemented.
PIC12F6.DLL      : Fixed bug - fixed problem enabling timer 1
PIC16.DLL        : Fixed bug - initialization problem with analogue comparator.
PIC18.DLL        : Fixed bug - EEPROM memory cleared after program load.
                 : Fixed bug - problem with PWM mode of timer module.
SCOPE.DLL        : Fixed resource/memory leak.
VTERM.DLL        : Modified to use larger font on high resolution displays.
                 
MICRO.LIB        : Corrected missing properties of PIC16F648.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP4 (Full Release)
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ISIS 6.5.03	 : No changes.
ARES 6.5.03	 : No changes.

DISPLAYS.LIB     : Changed addressing of MDLS40466 to match current data sheets
LOADERS.DLL	 : Fixed issue with BIT type in Crownhill Proton Pluss loader
SMTDISC.LIB	 : Added SOT23-6 package.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP3 (Full Release)
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ISIS 6.5.03	 : Added support for Big-Endian Microchip floats to watch/var window.
ARES 6.5.03	 : Fixed bug: Problem with unnamed components in Electra interface.
		   Fixed bug: UAE on rotate/mirror of tagged object after decompose.

LOADERS.DLL      : Added support for Crownhill Proton Plus V2.2
DISPLAY.LIB	 : Updated MDLS40466 and added LC4857 models.
LCDALPHA.DLL     : Modified row mapping behaviour for dual controller LCDs.
PIC12.DLL	 : Fixed bug -  UAE on dissasembly of references to common GPRs.
PIC16.DLL	 : Fixed bug -  UAE on dissasembly of references to common GPRs.
PIC18.DLL        : Fixed bug -  initial/reset state of TRMT bit changed from 0->1

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP2 (Full Release)
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ISIS 6.5.02	 : Changes/enhancements to library search form including value matching.
		   Fixed bug - UAE on pick/replace of symbols.
		   Fixed bug - incorrect compilation of LISA models which reference other models.

ARES 6.5.02	 : Filestem field added to CADCAM output dialog.
		   Fixed bug - UAE on duplication of MECH layers.
		   
FET.LIB		 : Ammended SUPERTEX MOSFET models with correct L/W properties.
ANALOG.LML	 : TRIAC model corrected to latch on all four quadrants.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP1 (Beta 2)
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ISIS 6.5.01	 : Added component descriptions and free text library search.
		   Fixed bug - misbehaviour of component annotator after undo operation.

ARES 6.5.01	 : Added support for storing tracking within packages.
		   Fixed bug - problems with manufacturing notes, contact details and CADCAM Readme file.
		   Fixed bug - dimension objects initialize in thou when in metric mode
		   Fixed bug - mis-counting of CRC violations for status line report.
		   Fixed bug - interaction of marker symbols on edge layer and board edge detection
		   
Added ATA data storage model and data-logger sample design
Added new library parts for Apex, Analog Devices, Burr Brown, Elantec, Intersil and Maxim devices.
All device libraries updated with textual part descriptions
Licencing of SPEAKER and MOTOR models modified to work with PROSPICE Lite.
New models for bipolar stepper motors, LM297/298 motor controllers and relays.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.5 SP0 (Beta 1)
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ISIS 6.5.00	 : Unchanged for this beta

ARES 6.5.00	 : Added feature - Electra Autorouter interface
	           Added feature - ability to wire tracks to groundplanes.
		   Fixed bug - UAE after UNDO of board containing DRC error objects

SCOPE.DLL        : Added ability to change graticule colour.

MPASMDDX         : Updated to work correctly with PIC18 LST files.


CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.4 SP3
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ISIS 6.4.03	 : Fixed bug - Problem with MP-LAB VSM debug driver under heavy network load.

ARES 6.4.03	 : Fixed bug - Problem within route tidy function.

LICENCE manager utility updated.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.4 SP2
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ARES 6.4.02	 : Fixed bug - Gerber View not loading/displaying drill file.
		 : Fixed bug - Autoplacer shuffle mode not working due to changes associated with component locking.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.4 SP1
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ISIS 6.4.01      : Fixed redraw bug with rotate/reflect of 2D graphics
		   Fixed bug with x-hair cursor and Set Output area.

ARES 6.4.01	 : Fixed bug with x-hair cursor and Set Output area.


CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.4 SP0
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ISIS 6.4.00      : Added block rotate function.
	           Added new search dialogue.
		   Added net-name combobox to label edit dialogue.
		   Fixed bug: File Generator browse used 'save' instead of 'open' file selector.
		   Fixed bug: limitation on length of MODFILE filename.

ARES 6.4.00      : Added dimension objects.
		   Added 'lock' checkbox for components and pins.
		   Added enhanced CADCAM output command.
		   Added testpoint information file command.
		   Fixed bug: limitation on length of package names.

PROSPICE 6.4.00  : Changed behaviour of memory primitive to *not* latch address bus, as was the case
  		   in versions prior to 6.3

PIC18 6.4.00	 : Fixed problem with MCLR pin.
AVR 6.4.00	 : Fixed problems with Mega 16/32 parts.

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.3 SP2
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ISIS 6.3.02	 : Fixed bug: UAE on load of designs with sheet title/name in header block.
		   Fixed bug: Shift/Pan zoom not working on Windows 98/Me

ARES 6.3.02	 : Fixed bug: Package preview service not working.
		 : Fixed bug: Incorrect layer mapping of SMT padstack in component.
		   Fixed bug: Keyboard +/- rotate while drag not working.
		   Fixed bug: Shift/Pan zoom not working on Windows 98/Me

PIC16 6.3.02     : Fixed bug in timer 2 prescaler
PIC18 6.3.02     : Fixed bug in timer 2 prescaler

CHANGES IN RELEASE 6.3 SP1
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ISIS 6.3.01	 : Fixed bug: UAE on export metafile.
		   Fixed bug: new style menus incompatible with NT4
		   Fixed bug: netlisting problem with same named pins
		   Fixed bug: message handling issue, affects intertactive simulation in particular

ARES 6.3.01	 : Fixed bug: UAE on export metafile.
		   Fixed bug: UAE on export overlay
		   Fixed bug: new style menus incompatible with NT4
		   Fixed bug: non-tagged vias deleted on delete route when linked through zone.