Mentor Graphics Pads Version History Updated May 2026

PADS (Personal Automated Design System) is a long-standing PCB design software suite that has evolved through several corporate ownerships, including PADS Software, Innoveda, Mentor Graphics, and currently Siemens EDA. Ownership History & Major Milestones

Acquisitions & Innoveda (2000): The company was briefly sold to Japanese manufacturer Kyoden before being merged into Innoveda (a venture between Viewlogic and other capital) in 2000. Mentor Graphics Era (2001–2017) mentor graphics pads version history

VX.2.11 (2022): Introduced curved teardrops and multi-plow routing with trace shielding. PADS (Personal Automated Design System) is a long-standing

1985: Initial Release: PADS was created by Gene Marsh and first released for the DOS operating system. At launch, it was positioned as an affordable option at roughly $495 per seat. including PADS Software

Pirates Bay pavilions
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Pirates Bay pavilions
The lower pavilion can be seen from the upper pavilion.

The lower pavilion can be seen from the upper pavilion.

Image: Brett Boardman
The two pavilions provide different experiences of site.

The two pavilions provide different experiences of site.

Image: Brett Boardman
The upper pavilion can be a study or a guest bedroom.

The upper pavilion can be a study or a guest bedroom.

Image: Brett Boardman
The external timber cladding was salvaged from timber left behind from logging operations. The deck timber was sustainably harvested.

The external timber cladding was salvaged from timber left behind from logging operations. The deck timber was sustainably harvested.

Image: Brett Boardman
The kitchen of the lower pavilion.

The kitchen of the lower pavilion.

Image: Brett Boardman

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