Qucs-S: vanhemmat versiot ja versiohistoria

What's Changed
- Bump pillow from 12.1.1 to 12.2.0 in /qucs/python by @dependabot[bot] in #1630
- fix(port): handle empty case (terminated port) by @tskaar in #1628
- Update qucs-s-spar-viewer submodule to v2026.04.14 by @andresmmera in #1631
- Update IT translation by @ra3xdh in #1633
- fix(Xyce): prevent segfault when netlisting without simulations by @tskaar in #1639
- fix(saveAs): append '.sym' for symbol files by @tskaar in #1638
- fix(SpiceLibComp): pin parsing and dialog input validation by @tskaar in #1634
- Fixed SPICE entry for MOSFET if parameters defined as variables and prepare for v26.1.1 release by @ra3xdh in #1641
- Update SP Viewer submodule pointer by @andresmmera in #1642
Full Changelog: 26.1.0...26.1.1

New features
- Implemented advanced RF circuit synthesis tool by @andersmmerra #1434
Old filter design tools are candidates for deprecation in the next version.
- RxCalc utility implementing multi-stage receiver calculation by @arhiv6 is integrated with Qucs-S #1463
- Added possibility to select BJT, JFET, MOSFET, and Diode from library using a button in device properties dialog #1478
- Added shortcut manager #1528
- Update Application settings->location UI #1613
- Added SPDT switches and relay #1602
- Added system command component #1606
Library update
- Added Darlington BJT library #1546
- Added SPICE models for USSR opamps #1586
General improvements and bugfixes
- Show line numbers in text editor #1520
- Fixed bug with SPICE netlist generation for multiple Qucs equation blocks #1557
- Fixed environment variables expansion for Xyce #1610
- Fixed SPICE AM sources #1587
- Fixed SPICE netlist generation if schematic contains dangling nets #1594
- Improved graph performance when rendering huge points number #1598 #1600
- Added DIN A6 schematic frame #1554
- Refactoring and bugfixes in schematic editor by @tskaar #1514 #1523 #1559 #1560
- Improved rotation in schematic editor #1488
Localization
- Updated Russian and Italian translation #1464 and #1490
What's Changed
- Update NGspice URL by @andresmmera in #1462
- Russian translation by @antohami in #1464
- fix(WireLabel::mirrorX/Y): Handle axis input by @tskaar in #1473
- Fix Monte Carlo ngspice template by @ivandi69 in #1486
- fix(WireLabel): Handle transformations for detached WireLabels by @tskaar in #1487
- [WIP] New RF tools by @andresmmera in #1434
- feat(Schematic): Add transformations to paste selection by @tskaar in #1488
- Add RxCalc submodule by @ra3xdh in #1471
- RF Design Tools: New features and some class refactor by @andresmmera in #1501
- refactor(MouseActions): extract mouse movement logic and fix tracking bug by @tskaar in #1506
- Add a plus sign on voltage controlled sources to indicate polarity by @mc2285 in #1508
- Fix Issue #1510: Bug with microstrip filter synthesis by @andresmmera in #1511
- Refactor(Schematic): node disconnection and element decoupling logic with doHeal control by @tskaar in #1514
- Update new file icons by @andresmmera in #1521
- Text Editor: Add line numbers widget by @andresmmera in #1520
- S-parameter Viewer: Export feature by @andresmmera in #1519
- Fix crash when pasting zero-length wires in Schematic::installWire() by @andresmmera in #1529
- Fix issue #1518: Open sym files in Qucs-S by @andresmmera in #1530
- refactor(Schematic): move node transformation logic to owner by @tskaar in #1523
- feat(MouseActions): add keyboard driven move and move-and-stretch commands by @tskaar in #1524
- fix(MouseActions): wire stretching by dragging node by @tskaar in #1535
- add port name to spice symbol mapping table by @soldermate in #1531
- Bump fonttools from 4.55.3 to 4.61.0 in /qucs/python by @dependabot[bot] in #1532
- Small fixes by @ra3xdh in #1538
- Shortcut manager by @andresmmera in #1528
- Update QT version and macOS intel fixed by @dsm in #1544
- S-par Viewer: Direct coupled filters improvement by @andresmmera in #1540
- Add Darlington BJT library by @ra3xdh in #1546
- fix missing symbol in NMOSFETs.lib by @Radvall in #1547
- Fix issue #1551: Duplicate and Rename actions disabled in Project view by @andresmmera in #1552
- fix(convertToQucsData): guard against out-of-bounds for extra_vars_dims by @tskaar in #1550
- add rxcalc to macos app bundle by @dsm in #1553
- Add DIN A6 schematic frame by @andresmmera in #1554
- Diagram Dialog: Improvements and fixes by @andresmmera in #1555
- Fixed SPICE netlist for multiple QucsEqn blocks by @ra3xdh in #1557
- fix windeployqt exe naming by @dsm in #1565
- fix(mouseactions): properly deactivate action when releasing keyboard move by @tskaar in #1559
- S-Parameter Viewer documentation (and some fixes) by @andresmmera in #1567
- (fix:qucs-s-spar-viewer) Refactor convert_MA_RI_to_dB to use reference

New features
- Added microstrip lines simulation support for Ngspice. Ngspice version >=45 is required. See #1401 #1402
- Added Jiles-Atherton magnetic core model. The same model is used by MicroCAP simulator. Added a new
device group magnetic cores containing two new devices: Winding and Magnetic core #1284
- Added new Image paiting. This component allows to put a raster image on schematic #1403
- Added VDMOS device support #1326
- Massive redesign of schematic rendering engine, enable arbitrary angle wires #1226
- Hide the component properties incompatible with the selected simulator #974
General improvements and bugfixes
- Implemented open recent project #705
- Fixed symbol editing issues #945
- Improved S-parameter files viewer #1309
- Added context menu for document tabs #1362
- Fixed printing issues #1452
- Added possibility to plot noise contribution #1439
- Fixed settings directory for transcalc #1445
- Auto reload of netlist and log #1435
Library update
- Added Amidon, Epcos, and Ferroxcube ferrite cores library #1284
- Added VDMOS devices library #1326
Documentation
- New documentation available at: https://qucs-s-help.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
- Reorganized examples #1361
What's Changed
- New schematic machinery and removal of Q3PtrList by @wawuwo in #1266
- update qt6.9.0 by @dsm in #1290
- Fix selecting of ID_text by @wawuwo in #1297
- fix: Make label root follow its host node when the node is moving by @wawuwo in #1296
- Refactor Schematic::recreateComponent() and Component::recreate() by @wawuwo in #1244
- Change order of removal of elements in group to prevent double free by @wawuwo in #1299
- Avoid crash when moving a part of loop-wire by @wawuwo in #1300
- Make grid-step size wires selectable by @wawuwo in #1303
- Fix crash when mirroring connected component by @wawuwo in #1304
- Fix rectangle bounding box mismatch by @wawuwo in #1306
- Fix crash when double clicking to finish a wire by @wawuwo in #1311
- Remove commented out code by @wawuwo in #1313
- Fix ellipse selection by @wawuwo in #1310
- Refactor usages of Wire by @wawuwo in #1315
- Fix crash when moving a wire or a wired component by @wawuwo in #1318
- Refactor Schematic::activateSpecifiedComponent() by @poh0 in #1322
- fix: Color text in editor depending on lightness of BGColor by @tskaar in #1324
- Advanced magnetic core support by @ra3xdh in #1317
- Feature: Open recent project by @poh0 in #1330
- Add settings for wires by @wawuwo in #1329
- [WIP] S-parameter viewer update by @andresmmera in #1309
- Add VDMOS device by @ra3xdh in #1331
- Reduce the number of includes in schematic.h by @wawuwo in #1332
- S-parameter viewer: Fixes by @andresmmera in #1339
- A bit of schematic refactoring by @wawuwo in #1337
- Fix crash in settings dialog by @ra3xdh in #1341
- Project view: Open files with the system default program by @andresmmera in #1346
- Avoid double-layering wires in certain conditions by @wawuwo in #1342
- Fix crash when deleting label after wire merge by @wawuwo in #1348
- Fix for issues 1223 regarding CDL netlisting by @ThomasZecha in #1336
- Small fixes by @ra3xdh in #1350
- Fix for issue 1352 macos language selection. by @dsm in #1353
- Fix incorrect default diode model parameters in .MODEL Section component by @Radvall in #1357
- Put examples in folders by @andresmmera in #1361
- Update Gentoo ebuilds for last releases by @vaxxabait in #1363
- Add a context menu to documents tabs by @andresmmera in #1362
- Allow free editing for NODESET by @ra3xdh in #1364
- improve CI. by @dsm in #1365
- Fix missing DLLs (CI) by @dsm in #1366
- Refactor property by @wawuwo in #1356
- Fix scalars plotting by @ra3xdh in #1370
- Stop forcing LEVEL=2 into Xyce diode conversions by @tvrusso in #1373
- Refactor Schematic::activateCompsWithinRect by @wawuwo in #1371
- SPICE models for Qucsator devices by @ra3xdh in #1374
- Fixed #1377 by @ra3xdh in #1379
- Open multiple schematics from the Content View tab by @andresmmera in #1378
- Fix crahs on adding marker b

What's Changed
- Allow copy and paste ports in symbol editing mode by @wawuwo in #1271
- Fix Xyce IC for Tline by @ra3xdh in #1275
- Fix crash when coordinates of wire ends are in wrong order by @wawuwo in #1278
- removed innosetup action. by @dsm in #1281
- Fix Qt-6.9 QString .arg matching by @ivandi69 in #1286
- Change .OPTIONS and .FUNC components to allow free editing of contents. by @iwbnwif in #1262
- Allow variables in single pulse sources by @ra3xdh in #1289
- Prepare for v25.1.2 release by @ra3xdh in #1287
Full Changelog: 25.1.1...25.1.2

Bugfixes and general improvemnt
- Add UIC option for FFT analysis #1261
- Improve wire editing #1253
- Fix crash when deleting shorted devices #1254
- Fix removing labels #1255
- Qucsator RF updated to v1.0.5; fixed VCD files parsing #1268
Localization
- Russian translation update #1246
Packaging
- Update Gentoo ebuidl #1252
Known issues
- The .OPTIONS and .FUNC devices not working properly. Use the INCLUDE SCRIPT instead. See #1260
What's Changed
- Update Russian translation by @antohami in #1246
- Update MetaInfo by @ra3xdh in #1249
- Fix crash when deleting two shorted devices by @wawuwo in #1250
- Update Gentoo ebuild by @vaxxabait in #1252
- Make future wire more thicker when laying a new wire by @wawuwo in #1253
- Fix removing of a not selected label instead of selected by @wawuwo in #1255
- Add InitialDC option for FFT by @ra3xdh in #1261
- Update NEWS, VERSION, and About dialog by @ra3xdh in #1267
- QucsatorRF updated to v1.0.5
New Contributors
- @vaxxabait made their first contribution in #1252
Full Changelog: 25.1.0...25.1.1

What's Changed
- Update Russian translation by @antohami in #1038
- Fix hardcoded version in Cauer LC filter by @ra3xdh in #1039
- Improve graph rendering performance by @wawuwo in #1042
- refactor: replace non-empty QString constructors with QStringLiteral() by @Integral-Tech in #1043
- Update Qt to v6.8.0 LTS by @dsm in #1048
- Add MetaInfo by @NN708 in #1056
- Fix #1001 by @ivandi69 in #1057
- Fix build for contrib directory by @NN708 in #1058
- Fix pulsed current source issues by @ra3xdh in #1059
- Update NEWS, VERSION, and MetaInfo by @ra3xdh in #1061
New Contributors
- @NN708 made their first contribution in #1056
Full Changelog: 24.4.0...24.4.1

New features
- Implemnted touchstone (S2P) files viewer tool #936
- VC resistor made available for SPICE and ADMS-independent #959
Library update
- Added SPICE_Tline library containing transmission lines for Ngspice #896
Full changelog
- S-parameter viewer by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/936
- Update XyceDigital library and examples by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/947
- Release/24.3.2 by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/955
- Fix build issues by @ThomasZecha in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/957
- Fix memory leak while simulator switch by @zergud in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/960
- Fix Ngspice run in CLI mode by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/963
- Fix disable simulation for XYCE by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/965
- Fix simulation properties edition by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/969
- Fix of BJTsub and Diode device by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/983
- fix wrong selected bounding box for elliptic arc by @zergud in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/989
- Fixed crash when no simulators found on first start by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/992
- Spar viewer: Fixes and New Features by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/991
- Fix unnecessary setPen before draw_resize_handle by @zergud in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/990
- Fix #997 by @ivandi69 in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1005
- Fix diode symbol setting by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1006
- Fix missing text in schematic after upgrading to Qt-6.8.0 by @ivandi69 in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/995
- refactor: use QString() as empty QString constructor by @Integral-Tech in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1003
- Apply normalize_value to POT value by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1014
- Add SPICE entry for VCresitor by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1016
- S-parameter Viewer: More fixes by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1009
- Apply path conversion only for saved schematic or schematic in projects by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1018
- Upload SPICE_TLine library by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1019
- Allow variables for diode parameters by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1021
- Schottly diode symbol fix and update library tree after creating new library by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1027
- Save the position / size of ExternSimDialog on exit. by @iwbnwif in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1028
- Update NEWS.md and VERSION before release by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1032
- Fixed context menu for tab diagram and ASCO execution error by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1035
New Contributors
- @Integral-Tech made their first contribution in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/1003
Full Changelog: https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/compare/24.3.2...24.4.0

What's Changed
- Fixed editing of File-type properties #948
- Implemented @model[param] syntax recognition for Parameter sweep #948
Full Changelog: https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/compare/24.3.1...24.3.2

What's Changed
- Refactor node by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/845
- Replace Q3PtrList in diagram dialog by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/854
- Fix issue #864 - QucsAttenuator 24.3.0 - Accept "." and "," as decimal separators by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/865
- fixed component highlighting. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/877
- Remove Schematic::textCorr by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/879
- QucsAttenuator: Ensure Zout=Zin in QW and Lpad attenuators by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/880
- Migrate Properties to QList and Some Refactoring by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/858
- Fix segfault when component is placed over a wire by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/881
- Get rid of MouseActions::drawn by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/844
- Refactor Schematic::selectElements by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/878
- Russian translation by @antohami in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/885
- Fix assertion fail when schematic is scrolled right by 'Right' key by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/886
- Fix wrong Octave path by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/888
- Add SPICE entry for DCblock, DCfeed by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/891
- add macos qt5 build for older macos version. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/894
- Point type graph redering fix by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/897
- adding macos 10.14 support and universal macos app support. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/899
- Upload install scripts by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/901
- add windows setup support to ci. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/903
- Fix issue #905 - The matching network tool gives incorrect results when conditionally stable data is provided by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/907
- Matching tool: Keep dialog open in case the synthesis goes wrong by @andresmmera in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/909
- make stable release for created tag. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/911
- Fix font size alteration in subcircuit component symbol by @wawuwo in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/912
- Fix Qucsconv GUI by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/916
- use different version for snapshot build. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/917
- Fixed crash on editing missing subcircuit by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/918
- some improvements for release creation in CI. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/919
- Substutute relative library path when inserting component in schematic by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/923
- Improve temperature sweep by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/925
- Update NEWS.md, VERSION, and library by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/927
- fixed adding hash to application title. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/928
- Fixes before release by @ra3xdh in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/931
- update app icon to new one. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/932
- add app icon using cmake and rc file. by @dsm in https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/pull/933
Full Changelog: https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/compare/24.3.0...24.3.1
Installation
See the wiki page for the installation instructions: https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/wiki/Installation

## New features

- SpiceLibComp redesign. This device is renamed to Spice Library Device and
provides an easy way to add SPICE model to schematic and assign symbol to it.
See #679
- Added possibity to import SPICE model for Diode, BJT, MOSFET, and JFET unified
devices (blue) #795
- Implemeted symbol files (*.sym) editing mode. These files are needed to attach
symbol to SPICE devices #700
- Redesign of schematic rendering engine. Improve rendering quality on HiDPI
displays #723 (by @wawuwo )
- Improved Qucsconv GUI to reflect new converter features #826
- Improved libraries portability, relative path support for libraries, show
libraries from project directory #567
- Added a global setting for Ngspice compatibility mode (LTspice, HSPICE, etc.) #851
- Add global Ngspice compatibility mode (LTspice/HSPICE/S3) setting #851
- Updated attenuator and filter synthesis tools (by @andresmmera )
- QucsatorRF updated to version 1.0.1

## Deprecated features

- The *.qucs binary archives are not supported anymore. Use system archivers to
pack the projects instead #811
- The SweepModel property of Parameter Sweep simulaiton has been deprecated. It
is not needed anymore after Ngspice has added variable sweep feature. Use
variable sweep instead #839
- Toolbars and status bar made always visible #852
- Icons theme settings removed from settings dialog. These settings have no
effect since v2.1.0 when unified and auto-generated icons were introduced.

## Packaging

- Linux DEB and RPM packages switched to Qt6
- Windows package switched to Qt6
- Introduced continous release of Linux, Windows, and Mac packages #719
- Added MacOS package build #797 and homebrew support #804 (thanks @dsm )
- Windows installer includes asco.exe optimizer

## General improvements

- The TEMP and TEMPER variables are recognized by parameter sweep to apply
temperature sweep #816
- Fixed ASCO optimization with QucsatorRF #830
- Enabled variables as parameters for unified nonlinear devices and pulsed source #838 and #808
- Fixed issues with XYCE simulation #701
- Improved attenuator synthesis tool #722
- Improved filter synthesis tool #715 #673
- Redesign File->Open examples menu. Show open dialog instead of file manager #672
- Qucs-S now follows XDG standard for cached data location #145
- Apply .OPTION INTERP when simulating transient with parameter sweep; prevent
broken par. sweep data #766
- Implemented relative paths support for library devices #567

## Component library

- Added PWM controllers (TL494, UC384x, etc.) library #846
- Added Germanium diodes library #846
- Added Mixer IC library containing SA612 model #846
- Added Diodes extended library containing different USSR diodes models
- Added new Varactor library #759
- Added new PIN diode library #764

## Localization

- Russian translation update

## Installation

See the wiki page for the installation instructions: https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/wiki/Installation

This release contains no new features except the fixing of the critical bugs.
General improvements
- Fixed zero output on DC bias simulation (F8) #667
- Fixed build failure of the Fedora RPM because of RPATH in qucsator_rf
Installation guide
Source code
Download the source code file qucs-s-24.1.1.tar.gz and build it with cmake to try new Qucs-S.
Linux
- DEB and RPM packages for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE generated with OBS. Find the repository and installation instructions for your distribution here: https://software.opensuse.org/download.html?project=home%3Ara3xdh&package=qucs-s
- The package for Arch is available in AUR: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/qucs-s
- AppImage for non-mentioned Linux distributions; use this download link below for file Qucs-S-x86_64-Linux.AppImage.zip; unzip and run AppImage;
Windows installer
Windows installer contains both Qucs-S and Ngspice binaries. Launch the exe and follow instructions to install Qucs-S.
- qucs_s_24_2_1_setup.exe 64-bit (x86_64) Windows installer including Ngspice
Windows portable
Windows portable package could be downloaded as zipped distribution. Unpack and launch qucs-s.exe from bin subdirectory. Ngspice requires a separate installation.
- qucs_s_win64_portable_24_2_1.zip 64-bit (x86_64) portable Windows version.