Release v1.5.0 - PCM package ready

Features:
- Fab Summary Import with section selection dialog
- Image paste support (Ctrl+V) with .kinotes/images/ storage
- Per-module debug system for troubleshooting

Changes:
- Updated version to 1.5.0 in all locations
- Created CHANGELOG.md following Keep a Changelog format
- Added PCM build script (build_pcm_package.py)
- Disabled DEBUG_ENABLED for production
- Improved README with badges and installation instructions

Technical:
- Added ImageHandler for clipboard/file image management
- Added FormatStore for markdown round-trip preservation
- Added FabImportDialog for section selection
- Refactored metadata extraction to reduce code duplication
- Enhanced PDF export with image support

Author: way2pramil

.gitignore

@@ -5,21 +5,26 @@
 dist/
 build/
 *.egg-info/
+*.zip
 
 # Python
 __pycache__/
 *.py[cod]
 *.pyo
+*.pyd
 
 # Virtual environments
 venv/
 env/
 ENV/
 .env
+.venv/
 
 # IDEs
 .vscode/
 .idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
 
 # GitHub and development instructions
 .github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -43,4 +48,8 @@ test_*.py
 # macOS / Windows
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db
+desktop.ini
+
+# Logs
+*.log
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to KiNotes will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [1.5.0] - 2025-06-17
+
+### Added
+- **Fab Summary Import**: One-click import of board fabrication info with section selection dialog
+  - Board finish (ENIG, castellated holes, edge plating)
+  - Track analysis (actual min/max widths and vias on board)
+  - Fab capability checklist for easy quoting
+- **Image Paste Support**: Ctrl+V to paste images from clipboard into notes
+  - Images saved to `.kinotes/images/` folder
+  - Automatic file naming with timestamps
+- **Per-Module Debug System**: Granular debug logging for troubleshooting
+- **Fab Import Selection Dialog**: Choose which sections to import (board size, layers, drill table, etc.)
+
+### Changed
+- Improved PDF export with better formatting
+- Refactored metadata extraction to reuse existing methods (reduced code duplication)
+- Enhanced visual editor paste handling
+
+### Fixed
+- Visual editor theme color application to existing text
+- Settings dialog attribute reference (`_settings` → `_dark_mode`)
+
+## [1.4.2] - 2025-05-15
+
+### Added
+- Time tracking with session history and work diary export
+- Visual editor with rich text formatting (bold, italic, lists, headings)
+- Smart-Link for nets (beta): Click net names to highlight traces
+- BOM tab for Bill of Materials generation
+- Version log tab for design revision tracking
+
+### Changed
+- Improved dark/light theme consistency
+- Better DPI scaling for high-resolution displays
+
+### Fixed
+- Crash safety system for recovery after unexpected closures
+- Module reloading for development workflow
+
+## [1.4.0] - 2025-04-20
+
+### Added
+- Smart-Link designator linking: Click R1, C5, U3 → highlight on PCB
+- Markdown editor mode (toggle between visual and raw)
+- Auto-save on every change
+- Import board metadata (BOM, stackup, netlist, layers, diff pairs)
+- PDF export functionality
+
+### Changed
+- Migrated to modular architecture (small, focused files)
+- Settings moved to `.kinotes/settings.json`
+
+## [1.3.0] - 2025-03-10
+
+### Added
+- Todo list with task completion tracking
+- Dark/Light theme support
+- Custom color schemes
+
+### Changed
+- Notes stored in `.kinotes/` folder alongside project
+
+## [1.0.0] - 2025-02-01
+
+### Added
+- Initial release
+- Basic notes editor for KiCad 9.0+
+- Project-local storage in Markdown format
+- Toolbar integration in pcbnew
+
+---
+
+[1.5.0]: https://github.com/way2pramil/KiNotes/releases/tag/v1.5.0
+[1.4.2]: https://github.com/way2pramil/KiNotes/releases/tag/v1.4.2
+[1.4.0]: https://github.com/way2pramil/KiNotes/releases/tag/v1.4.0
+[1.3.0]: https://github.com/way2pramil/KiNotes/releases/tag/v1.3.0
+[1.0.0]: https://github.com/way2pramil/KiNotes/releases/tag/v1.0.0

KiNotes/__init__.py

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 try:
     from .__version__ import __version__
 except ImportError:
-    __version__ = "1.4.2"  # Fallback
+    __version__ = "1.5.0"  # Fallback
 
 __author__ = "PCBtools.xyz"
 __license__ = "MIT"

KiNotes/__version__.py

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 import os
 import json
 
-__version__ = "1.4.2"
+__version__ = "1.5.0"
 __author__ = "PCBtools.xyz"
 __license__ = "MIT"
 

KiNotes/core/__init__.py

@@ -3,5 +3,9 @@
 from .designator_linker import DesignatorLinker
 from .metadata_extractor import MetadataExtractor
 from .pdf_exporter import PDFExporter
+from .image_handler import ImageHandler, get_clipboard_image, is_clipboard_image
 
-__all__ = ['NotesManager', 'DesignatorLinker', 'MetadataExtractor', 'PDFExporter']
+__all__ = [
+    'NotesManager', 'DesignatorLinker', 'MetadataExtractor', 'PDFExporter',
+    'ImageHandler', 'get_clipboard_image', 'is_clipboard_image'
+]

KiNotes/core/defaultsConfig.py

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     'autosave_interval': 5,          # seconds (min: 3, max: 60)
     'font_size': 11,                 # points (8-24)
     'pdf_format': 'markdown',        # 'markdown' or 'visual'
+    'ui_scale_factor': 1.25,         # UI scale (1.25 = 125%, most stable)
 
     # Theme
     'dark_mode': False,
@@ -74,8 +75,8 @@
 # ============================================================
 # DEBUG SETTINGS - Console output control
 # ============================================================
-DEBUG_ENABLED = True  # Master debug flag - set True for development only
-DEPLOY_BUILD = 11      # Incremented by deploy script - verifies fresh deployment
+DEBUG_ENABLED = False  # Master debug flag - set True for development only
+DEPLOY_BUILD = 33      # Incremented by deploy script - verifies fresh deployment
 
 def debug_print(msg: str) -> None:
     """Print debug message only if DEBUG_ENABLED is True."""
@@ -150,6 +151,19 @@ def debug_print(msg: str) -> None:
     'padding_bottom': 4,      # Bottom gap
 }
 
+# ============================================================
+# IMAGE HANDLING DEFAULTS
+# ============================================================
+IMAGE_DEFAULTS = {
+    'folder_name': 'images',           # Subfolder in .kinotes/
+    'max_size_kb': 2048,               # Max image size (2MB)
+    'max_dimension': 1920,             # Max width/height (resize if larger)
+    'thumbnail_size': 400,             # Display size in editor
+    'supported_formats': ['png', 'jpg', 'jpeg', 'gif', 'bmp', 'webp'],
+    'default_format': 'png',           # Save format for clipboard images
+    'quality': 85,                     # JPEG quality (1-100)
+}
+
 # ============================================================
 # DESIGNATOR PREFIXES (IEEE 315 / Industry Standard)
 # ============================================================
@@ -289,13 +303,44 @@ def debug_print(msg: str) -> None:
 # ============================================================
 # DEBUG MODULES - Default states
 # ============================================================
+# Set True to enable debug output for specific modules
+# This allows focused debugging without console spam
 DEBUG_MODULES = {
-    'save': False,
-    'net': False,
-    'designator': False,
+    # Core modules
+    'image': True,       # Image handler - paste, save, load
+    'pdf': True,         # PDF export
+    'md_export': True,   # Markdown export (RichText → MD)
+    'md_import': True,   # Markdown import (MD → RichText)
+    
+    # UI modules
+    'save': False,       # Save operations
+    'click': False,      # Click events
+    'size': False,       # Window sizing
+    'editor': False,     # Visual editor operations
+    
+    # Crossprobe
+    'net': False,        # Net linker
+    'designator': False, # Designator linker
 }
 
 
+def debug_module(module: str, msg: str) -> None:
+    """
+    Print debug message only if module is enabled.
+    
+    Usage:
+        debug_module('image', f"Saved: {filename}")
+        debug_module('pdf', f"Exporting to: {path}")
+    
+    Args:
+        module: Module key from DEBUG_MODULES
+        msg: Message to print (without [KiNotes] prefix)
+    """
+    if DEBUG_ENABLED and DEBUG_MODULES.get(module, False):
+        prefix = module.upper()
+        print(f"[KiNotes {prefix}] {msg}")
+
+
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 # HELPER FUNCTIONS
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