Create a New Project

PollEx DFE+ is based on a design project database containing entire data of a PCB design including the materials, parts, physical layout, analysis models, and analysis result data. With the use of the unified design project database, this application can be commonly used by multiple engineering disciplines.

Use the File menu to create a new design project directory from scratch. Upon selecting the menu, a default design project name.

You can enter a new project name and select the project folder to put in the design folder. If a PollEx PCB design project is already existing for the PCB design, instead of creating a new design project, you can share the PollEx PCB design project by selecting the PollEx PCB design project folder for the New project name.

When you create a project and enter a design name, design_name.pdbb, related files are copied into that project directory. Along with progress on design and validation process, additional folders and files are automatically generated under the project folder. Since PollEx DFE+ finds the necessary files in the prescribed design folder structure, it is important to not delete or move files in the design folder.

The project folder and its contents are shared with other PollEx applications such as PollEx SI, PollEx PI, and PollEx Thermal.