CADVANCE Interface

PollEx PCB supports CADVANCE files such as *.dsn, *.dbg, and *.dbr files.

1. Extract ASCII file, *.dsn, *.dbg, *.dbr from CADVANCE.
2. From the menu bar, click File > Import ECAD > CADVANCE.
   • Layer Set-Up: Specify CADVANCE layers to recognizes as a Board Outline and to exclude importing into PollEx.
     • Board Outline: If there is a specific layer for board outline, specify the layer name in the Board Outline field. This layer will be transferred to layer number 21 in PDB structure.
     • Except Layer: You can exclude unnecessary layers by entering the name of the layer when importing an ASCII file.
   • Apply to Environment Setting: Apply settings to the environment setting.
   • Cadvance ASCII File: Select the ASCII files.
     • DSN (*.dsn): PCB routing data.
     • DBG (*.dbg): Layer and pad stack information.
     • DBR (*.dbr): Graphical date such as silk screen, solder mask, metal mask, and board figure).

   Note: The DSN is mandatory file to import the CADVANCE design. The other two files are optional files.