# bugs **URL:** https://forum.fritzing.org/c/bugs/17.md [Latest](https://forum.fritzing.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fritzing.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the bugs category](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/about-the-bugs-category/27)
**Author:** [@andre](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/andre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/about-the-bugs-category/27 "2015-11-06T13:33:28Z")
report bugs / errors you found in fritzing --- ## [Mising componets](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/mising-componets/34710)
**Author:** [@marcello\_123](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/marcello_123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/mising-componets/34710 "2026-10-27T19:37:40Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: … What I expected should have happened instead: AND, OR, NOT logic simulable components My version of Fritzing and my operating system: 1.08 windows10 Please also attach any … --- ## [Can't edit net label text](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-edit-net-label-text/34608)
**Author:** [@stevenmowen389](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/stevenmowen389)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-edit-net-label-text/34608 "2026-10-17T09:45:20Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: added net label part to schematic sheet, can’t find any editable field for the net label text in the inspector window. … What I expected should have happened instead: should b… --- ## [Fritzing does not install on Ubuntu 26.04](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-does-not-install-on-ubuntu-26-04/34471)
**Author:** [@Sipdey-Westland](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Sipdey-Westland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-does-not-install-on-ubuntu-26-04/34471 "2026-09-06T20:42:24Z")
On my system is Fritzing 1.0.7 running. After download the version 1.0.8 it runs 1x and disappear after restart the laptop. Is there someone who can give me the good tip. After editting local/share/applications/fritzi… --- ## [Version 1.0.8 for Mac attached file is wrong](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/version-1-0-8-for-mac-attached-file-is-wrong/34407)
**Author:** [@mrios](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/mrios)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/version-1-0-8-for-mac-attached-file-is-wrong/34407 "2026-08-16T22:07:55Z")
The attachment in the Mac OS version does not have an attachment. DMG --- ## [Cannot upload file to gerber](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-upload-file-to-gerber/34325)
**Author:** [@GRenken](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/GRenken)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-upload-file-to-gerber/34325 "2026-07-14T17:04:55Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Created a PCB in Fritzing … What I expected should have happened instead: Expected this file to upload to a folder after Gerber was called … My version of Fritzing and my op… --- ## [DRC at 1.0.7 isn't as fast as on 1.0.6](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/drc-at-1-0-7-isnt-as-fast-as-on-1-0-6/34070)
**Author:** [@tresjam](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/tresjam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/drc-at-1-0-7-isnt-as-fast-as-on-1-0-6/34070 "2026-06-25T06:07:10Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: start DRC on a PCB (format is near DIN A4). It runs about 5 minutes. Tested an 2 different computers. Using 1.0.6, the DRC needs about 40 secounds. The same on a smaller, less… --- ## [Solder mask keepout issues](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/solder-mask-keepout-issues/5842)
**Author:** [@amowry](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/amowry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/solder-mask-keepout-issues/5842 "2026-06-07T14:54:48Z")
Fritzing doesn’t seem to be using a consistent keepout distance around my SMD pads. In the attached image, you can see that some pads have no keepout, some have a small keepout of around 2 mils, and some have the “normal… --- ## [MPU9250 does not detect magnetometer](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/mpu9250-does-not-detect-magnetometer/34164)
**Author:** [@eeksha](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/eeksha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/mpu9250-does-not-detect-magnetometer/34164 "2026-06-01T05:23:13Z")
I recently bought an MPU9250 sensor, but I’m facing an issue where the magnetometer is not working. The accelerometer and gyroscope are working fine, but I’m unable to get any data from the magnetometer. Has anyone faced… --- ## [1.0.7 won't install](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-7-lasst-sich-nicht-installieren/34045)
**Author:** [@hbekaa](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/hbekaa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-7-lasst-sich-nicht-installieren/34045 "2026-04-26T10:46:39Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Installation is stuck at the selection of Single User / All Users… What I expected should have happened instead: Installation to continue My version of Fritzing and my operati… --- ## [Can't import .fzpz part files - V 1.0.6, MacOS 15.7.5](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-import-fzpz-part-files-v-1-0-6-macos-15-7-5/33969)
**Author:** [@MarkusFord](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/MarkusFord)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-import-fzpz-part-files-v-1-0-6-macos-15-7-5/33969 "2026-04-09T09:50:56Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Tried to upload a variety of different .fzpz parts files. Instead of loading it, I got the error message as follows: Unable to open sharable part \[path to the part file\]: zip.o… --- ## [Cursor icon BUG](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cursor-icon-bug/20009)
**Author:** [@SimonHosa](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/SimonHosa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cursor-icon-bug/20009 "2026-04-05T07:49:21Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: I reinstalled my PC so I buy the newest fritzing. My bug: the cursor changes after I move it above some component. … What I expected should have happened instead: Just normal … --- ## [Cannot import any part file](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-import-any-part-file/22245)
**Author:** [@MarkM](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/MarkM)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-import-any-part-file/22245 "2026-03-25T10:25:06Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: During the import process of a part, the part does not import and produces an error message ‘The system cannot find the file specified’. I have tried to import several parts … --- ## [Missing adjustment to newly loaded board SVG](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/missing-adjustment-to-newly-loaded-board-svg/33868)
**Author:** [@real-bombinho](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/real-bombinho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/missing-adjustment-to-newly-loaded-board-svg/33868 "2026-03-08T12:36:24Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: I created a custom board outline and loaded this board as SVG As a result I could not work with the board until I saved and reloaded the project as the board was notably wider.… --- ## [Feature Request: Silkscreen Labels](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/feature-request-silkscreen-labels/33675)
**Author:** [@schneideris](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/schneideris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/feature-request-silkscreen-labels/33675 "2026-02-17T12:26:05Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Placed parts on the board and changed the name. … What I expected should have happened instead: The Label that is created should be close to the part, but it is not and could … --- ## [No Menu Bar visible](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/no-menu-bar-visible/33737)
**Author:** [@mo\_krmr](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/mo_krmr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/no-menu-bar-visible/33737 "2026-02-17T11:41:52Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: normal use of fritzing: no menu bar visible, was never visible, even after new installation, no right-click options to add a menu bar, maybe have to try 0.9 version or older … … --- ## [1.0.6 issue on Macos 26.2 Arm](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issue-on-macos-26-2-arm/33564)
**Author:** [@blondie63](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/blondie63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issue-on-macos-26-2-arm/33564 "2026-02-01T23:46:31Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: i’ve installed v1.0.6 on Macos 26.2 Arm, app start but is unable to close i need to kill it to close :frowning: … What I expected should have happened instead: logically all … --- ## [Malformed contour.gm1 file with custom PCB shape](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/malformed-contour-gm1-file-with-custom-pcb-shape/33596)
**Author:** [@sewnbacktogetherwron](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/sewnbacktogetherwron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/malformed-contour-gm1-file-with-custom-pcb-shape/33596 "2025-12-29T18:28:56Z")
TL;DR 1.05 and 1.06 create duplicate %ADD10C entries in contour.gm1 making it malformed so it doesn’t work with JLCPCB online viewer. Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Created a new PCB project Downloaded the … --- ## [1.0.6 - Issues with traces being treated as one](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issues-with-traces-being-treated-as-one/33493)
**Author:** [@poetaster](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/poetaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issues-with-traces-being-treated-as-one/33493 "2025-12-03T17:40:58Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: connect a trace from one resistor to an other component, connect a trace from another resistor to the first attempt to take trace one to the back both traces went to the back… --- ## [Cannot read the file% 1:2%](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-read-the-file-1-2/33479)
**Author:** [@anxinhgai](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/anxinhgai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cannot-read-the-file-1-2/33479 "2025-11-30T17:42:33Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: I tried to import a .fzpz file (Relay module and MAX31865) downloaded from the Github and internet. I moved the file to the D:/ to avoid file path issues with special characters… --- ## [1.0.6 issues with printing and file corruption](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issues-with-printing-and-file-corruption/33356)
**Author:** [@poetaster](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/poetaster)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/1-0-6-issues-with-printing-and-file-corruption/33356 "2025-11-15T18:50:00Z")
PCB view BLANK after closing fritzing (1.0.6) and re-opening. I had edited and tried to print. Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Edit file. (created in 1.0.4). Attempt to print. Fails. Output was ‘blank’. Clo… --- ## [Sparkfun DIN-5 Sockets - Wrong Pin Numbering](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/sparkfun-din-5-sockets-wrong-pin-numbering/32989)
**Author:** [@JamieOxford](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/JamieOxford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/sparkfun-din-5-sockets-wrong-pin-numbering/32989 "2025-09-27T21:57:27Z")
I just had a PCB made up using a DIN-5 socket for MIDI Input and annoyingly the pin configuration on Fritzing is wrong for this part - Pins 4 & 5 are back to front. I’m using the part labelled below which is the Sparkfun… --- ## [PDB labels suddenly grey and not selectable](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pdb-labels-suddenly-grey-and-not-selectable/32861)
**Author:** [@StickyNote](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/StickyNote)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pdb-labels-suddenly-grey-and-not-selectable/32861 "2025-09-16T07:58:29Z")
This (and related) issues have been mentioned before, but as I am on a complex project, the multiple unexpected changes are frustrating. Examples are the PCB randomly reverting from 2-sided to 1-sided, for no known reas… --- ## [I am unable to execute a ground fill or copper fill at all](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/i-am-unable-to-execute-a-ground-fill-or-copper-fill-at-all/29966)
**Author:** [@dylnb](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/dylnb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/i-am-unable-to-execute-a-ground-fill-or-copper-fill-at-all/29966 "2025-08-05T18:24:25Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: While working on a large PCB, I wanted to put a ground plane at the end. I’ve never done this before, but it seemed simple enough. However, when I set the ground seeds, selected… --- ## [Fritzing on Apple Silicon (macOS Sequoia)](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-on-apple-silicon-macos-sequoia/29724)
**Author:** [@KjellM](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/KjellM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/fritzing-on-apple-silicon-macos-sequoia/29724 "2025-07-13T15:28:27Z")
Fritzing runs fine on macOS Sequoia, Apple Silicon or Intel. Fritzing 1.0.5 still needs Rosetta 2 to run on Apple SIlicon (M1… M4). Recent versions of macOS do not have Rosetta installed by default anymore. This usual… --- ## [Can't draw connections in schematic view on Windows 10 with v 1.05](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-draw-connections-in-schematic-view-on-windows-10-with-v-1-05/28824)
**Author:** [@Bill2025](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Bill2025)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-draw-connections-in-schematic-view-on-windows-10-with-v-1-05/28824 "2025-05-20T17:10:27Z")
Hi, I just downloaded the latest version 1.05 and installed it on my Widows 10 PRO pc and everything appeared to go fine. However when I try to connect components in Schematic view no line is drawn - its not possible to… --- ## [D31A\* Relay has a problem](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/d31a-relay-has-a-problem/27099)
**Author:** [@RAPTOR7762](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/RAPTOR7762)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/d31a-relay-has-a-problem/27099 "2025-03-19T15:42:02Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: I dragged out the D31A\* from the core parts, and turns out the connectors are undefined! What I expected should have happened instead: In fritzing 0.9.3b, the problem does not … --- ## [Crashes 100% of the time when trying to fill ground](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/crashes-100-of-the-time-when-trying-to-fill-ground/27400)
**Author:** [@Motomagx](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/Motomagx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/crashes-100-of-the-time-when-trying-to-fill-ground/27400 "2025-03-03T02:56:34Z")
Projects with medium or high complexity become literally impossible to continue with Fritzing in the latest versions, especially starting from version 1.0.0. Previous versions such as 0.9.x seem to become a little more … --- ## [Can't open ANY Fritzing file, zip.open(): %d error](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-open-any-fritzing-file-zip-open-d-error/18590)
**Author:** [@vilabosc](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/vilabosc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/cant-open-any-fritzing-file-zip-open-d-error/18590 "2025-02-13T20:27:56Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Installed Fritzing 64 Bits on W10 System Attempts to open practically any Fritzing result in a “Can’t open component path/file, zip.open(): %d” Error (translating from German. … --- ## [Can’t open ANY Fritzing file, zip.open(): %d error](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-t-open-any-fritzing-file-zip-open-d-error/27146)
**Author:** [@sb\_dasher](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/sb_dasher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/can-t-open-any-fritzing-file-zip-open-d-error/27146 "2025-02-13T19:26:35Z")
Steps I took that resulted in the problem: Seems like saving a custom part caused something to go wrong. I’ve never had this issue before simply saving to the Desktop/Documents folder for projects. I can work around not… [Next page](https://forum.fritzing.org/c/bugs/17.md?page=1)