MARLBOROUGH, MADownStream Technologies LLC has released BluePrint for PCBs Version 1.7, the latest version of DownStream’s software solution that creates the documentation that drives PCB fabrication, assembly and inspection. This release delivers numerous customer enhancements as well as general product quality improvements to increase the product’s usability, stability and market reach.

This release also continues DownStream’s commitment to delivering “rolling releases” to their installed user base. “The concept of “rolling releases” has been very well received by customers as it provides a continuous stream of enhancements and improvements to our software,” said Rick Almeida, one of DownStream’s founders. “BluePrint Version 1.7 continues that practice and is optimized to address our customer’s expanding needs and requirements.” 


Version 1.7 includes new functionality and enhancements including:

- New visibility functionality
- ODB++ import enhancement and optimization
- Dimensioning and drafting updates 
- Automation API
- Omnify interface
- Import parts list enhancements
- Vectorized printing 
- Search functionality  
- PADS 2007 support and PADS stroke font support
- DXF and PDF export optimization
- Table headers on each split section
- Re-order sheet 
- Sort by height in PCB view format panel
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