Star-TEC Support

This page contains links to the latest versions of our products. Each file contains either a program executable (e.g. TOOLBOX.EXE) or help file so that you can choose which files to update. We recommend, however, that you always maintain compatible versions.

To download a new version select the file from the list and select the 'Save to disk' option. When the download is complete unzip the file and copy it to the Star-TEC installation directory, normally 'C:\Star-TEC\' You will not normally have to re-enter your authorisation code to run the new version, however, authorisation codes may change between major release versions (e.g. from 3.0 to 4.0). If in doubt please contact Star-TEC or your authorised reseller for assistance.

Full Versions (complete installation set)

Toolbox for Cadstar

Version 9.5.1 (Star-TEC Toolbox.msi package)

Version 9.5.1: Updated layout of ExportIDF dialog including automatic calculation of Board thickness. Bug fix to Import IDF to resolve import of certain arc types. Includes latest 9.5.0 Help file.

Version 9.1.1: Updated XQuery to display Variants. Enhanced FindIt to display more content.

Version 8.0.7: Additional error checking for international Locales in ExportIDF module, please enhanced ease-of-use improvements for XQuery, FindIt and FileManager.

Version 7.0.6: Update to correct export of Height attributes in IDF when the value is defined at the Component level.

Version 7.0.5: Updates to on-line Help, conversion of Help file to HTML format and use of alternative Installer for support of 32- and 64-bit operating systems (including Vista), support for Cadstar 10

Version Updates (EXE and CHM files only, can be used to patch an existing installation)

Toolbox for Cadstar

Version 10.0.2 Executable File (toolbox.exe)

10.0.2 : Bug fix to Export IDF to update syntax for Area and Board shape definition.

10.0.1: Enhancements to XQuery to extend support for Variants and add graphical view of Symbols and Components.
Detail enhancements to FindIt to improve Search capability and display of extended data.

9.5.1: Bug fix to Import IDF to resolve import of certain arc types.

9.5.0: Updates to:
- XQuery to display additional information
- FindIt to enhance default selection and expanding content
- ExportIDF to automatically calculate board thickness, include Variant selection and revised menu layout

9.1.1: Updated XQuery to display Variants. Enhanced FindIt to display more content.

9.1.0 Corrected output of circular component shapes in IDF Export when they have multiple shapes on the same layer and unlocked switch to enable export of IDF 2.0 format

8.0.7 Improved checking for international locales in IDF Export.

Version 9.5.0 Help File (toolbox.chm)

New format Help file compatible with Toolbox version 7 and later. Note that this file is not compatible with earlier versions of Toolbox, but can be run stand-alone.

Discontinued Products

CircuitWorks Cadstar - IDF Interface

Note: This can only be used to update CircuitWorks translator version 5. It cannot be used to update the current version.

Version 5.1.2 Executable (cwcit.exe)

4.6.5 Addition of new feature and revised menu layout

Note that authorisation codes for versions prior to 4.5.1 will not operate with 4.6.0 or above so please contact support@star-tec.com for assistance. Please download the full program (version 4.6.0) and re-install.

Version 7.0.1 Help File (cwcit.chm)

New format Help file compatible with CircuitWorks translator version 7. Note that this file is not compatible with earlier versions of the CircuitWorks translator, but can be run stand-alone.

Parts Data Manager

Version 2.2.0 Executable (STPDM.EXE)

2.2.0 - Updated for compatibility with Cadstar 4.x and later

Version 2.1.3 Help File (STPDM.HLP)

Custom Library Translator

Version 1.1.6 Executable (LIBTRANS.EXE) Size 29K

NOTES:

You must have the full product installed before attempting to update it with a new version. The download file is not sufficient to run the program. If you are updating between major releases then you may have to re-install the complete program.
If you don't have a copy of the Unzip utility you can download it from http://www.shareware.com