Import CAD

File > Import > CAD

Altium Designer

This option is used to import Altium ECAD files with extension *.pcb and *.pcbdoc.

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IPC-2581

This option is used to import IPC-2581 ECAD files with extension *.xml and *.cvg.

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Siemens PADS

This option is used to import MentorGraphics PADS ECAD files with extension *.asc.

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Siemens Expedition Enterprise

This option is used to import MentorGraphics Expedition ECAD files with extension *.hkp.

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Zuken CR-8000/CR-5000

This option is used to import Zuken CR-8000/CR-5000 files with extension *.pcf,*.dsgf,*.pnf and *.mdfg.

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Cadence Allegro

This option is used to import Cadence Allegro Expansion ECAD files with extension *.brd,*mcm, and *Geom.txt.

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GDSII

This option is used to import GDSII files with extension *.gds.

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Translate to Parasolid through Spatial

Various CAD format files are converted into Parasolid file using the Spatial Translator and then the converted Parasolid file is imported into SimLab.

Note:
  • For Translation using Spatial In Linux, motif library (system component) needs to be installed. If using CentOS, then motif library can be installed using the following command: sudo yum install motif For other Linux distribution, use corresponding standard way to install motif shared library.

Translate to Parasolid through CT

Various CAD format files are converted into Parasolid file using the CT translator and then the converted Parasolid file is imported into SimLab.

Translate to STEP

Various CAD format files are converted into STEP file using the CT translator and then the converted STEP file is imported into SimLab.