KiCad 8.0.5 Release

Fix crash on close due to curl shut down issue. #17103

Make grid cell editors with extra button consistent with normal text cell editors.

Fix default cell alignment for configure paths dialog.

Improve grid cell editors appearance.

Fix EasyEDA/JLCEDA Pro 2.2 footprint and symbol library import. #18250

Generate hidpi variants for medium sized application icons.

Hide notification panel on focus loss. #17295

Fix build issue with experimental GCC version 15. #18539

Fix rendering issue when using dotted lines. #16757

Update text weight when changed from properties panel. #17077 and #14875

Resolve netclasses on vector buses embedded in buses. #16545

Fix crash when renaming fields in symbol fields table. #18330

Correctly track symbol instances in "unplaced units" ERC. #18445

Fix different presentation of symbols with attribute "Do Not Populate". #18530

Fix missing schematic symbol instance data. #18486

Fix incorrect sheet order and uninitialized sheet number when printing. #18594

Increase default measurement precision from 2 to 3 digits.

Fix measurements not being loaded with workbook. #18326

Prevent a tab change while editing measurement from impacting measurements of target tab.

Fix spice errors when rerunning a simulation with measurements.

Fix measurement format not saved when modified.

Prevent excessive memory usage using complex piece wise linear DC source. #18338

Fix crash when editing SPICE model path. #18472

Add undo for repeat pin action. #18261

Show correct via length in net inspector. #18277

Do not delete segments in some cases when completing a route. #18409

Show footprint changes and updates immediately. #18248

Fix broken Cyrillic characters. #18406

Fix crash when routing curved trace. #18391

Performance improvements when updating tear drops.

False DRC warning about footprint not matching library when footprint is rotated. #18399

Allow deleting text item out of parent footprint. #18425

Remove extraneous fields when updating footprint from library when option is selected. #17756

Give padstack DRC warning violation a name. #18334

Remember target tuning length within a session. #18109

Fix snapping in free via placer. #9024

Ensure constraints when changing pad hole properties. #17575

Fix issues after removing a track ending with a teardrop.

Update message panel when placing a via with interactive router.

Correctly handle track clearance constraints in router.

Use correct track width constraint when starting PNS from footprint pad.

Report track clearance constraint from DRC rule if >= board minimum.

Fix crash when changing pad type from SMD to NPTH. #18585

Fix broken footprint references on Altium import. #18502

Fix compatibility with EasyEDA/LCEDA Pro v2.2.26. #18620

Save properties pane custom visible columns state. #18352

Fix issue when converting an Altium footprint library to KiCad format. #18452

Fix incorrect custom pad shape. #18495

Fix arc rendering issue. #18587

Do not require extra mouse click to start text tool. #18366

Fix PCB drill export when output path does not end with path separator. #14438

Improve custom grid cell editors' margins.

Fix GDI bitmap leak that can cause crashes in long lived kicad processes.

General dependency version updates

Improve grid cell editor offset.