3.2.1 (21-10-2023) Hotfix + multi-PCB positioning

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3.2.1 (21-10-2023) Hotfix + multi-PCB positioning

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I consider this release to be a final release of version 3.

What is improved over version 3.1?
  1. Search in subfolders for Gerber Autoload.
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  2. Adjusted stored-position-dialog buttons order.
  3. Fixed home position directly after load.
  4. Effect triangulation crash.
  5. improved algorithm for 'Z' (flip side) and 'X' (center) camera positioning.
  6. Color Picker returns from "Net-buttons" to "Special Slider".
  7. Updated ZofzPCB-Shortcuts.pdf - and added to the help menu.
  8. Support for USB protection dongle, in case the program can't use the internet.
  9. Graphic card selection.
  10. (multi-PCB - premium) The camera positioning commands now refer to the selected PCB.
  11. (multi-PCB - premium) PCBs position adjustment for PCB compare
    screenshot, move the 2nd PCB
    screenshot, move the 2nd PCB
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    If the compared boards have different positions, use the semi-automatic shift:
    1. Measure the distance for the error shift, using, e.g., hole positions, and mark the same holes on both PCBs.
    2. Right-click one of the PCBs on the "Boards" dialog and select "move".
    3. Clear the "Moving along dimension line" value. Now, the PCBs should overlap.
    4. Press [OK].
    The new translation mechanism is written for 3D and also includes rotation. You can use this for creating Multi-PCBs assemblies. Not all is done, but the most important features are implemented in regard to 3D placements now. For example, in the image below, you can see the light sources are still separate for both PCBs.
    screenshot, assembly, rotation
    screenshot, assembly, rotation
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