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MAX file

AutoMike

I have a MAX file from Samtec, which should be a connector footprint. I've been searching for how to Import it but haven't found anything that makes sense.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks

  • steve

    A MAX file is an OrCAD Layout file which depending on which version of PCB Editor you are using can be imported using File - Import - Cad Translators - OrCAD Layout (or Import - CAD Translators - OrCAD Layout). If you have 17.2 you'll need to enable this import from Setup - User Preferences - unsupported and enable layout2allegro_unsupported then restart.

  • AutoMike
    in reply to steve

    Hi Steve,

    I'm using OrCAD PCB Designer Professional 17.2-2016 but I do not see the Options that you say, which was my reason for the post.

    If I'm in the package Editor I see the following window: ( I can't load a file here whatever size I make it, always an error)

    I have File > Import > Artowrk, IPF, DXF, IDF, Sub-Drawing, CSV Pin File, Logo, Techfile, Parameters.

    If I'm in layout mode then there is no File > Import but there is:

    Import > Netlist, MCAD, Color/Board Parameters, Techfile, Clipboard, Placement, Translators, More,

    under Translators > PADS, PCADS, PADS Library, Altium PCB, Altium Schematic

  • steve
    in reply to AutoMike

    So you'll need to enable it from Setup - User Preferences - unsupported - enable layout2allegro_unsupported

  • AutoMike
    in reply to steve

    enable layout2allegro_unsupported  doesn't appear in my list

  • steve
    in reply to AutoMike

    Sounds like your not running the latest hotfix. Cannot remember exactly which hotfix this was included in but if you get the latest S032 then it's definitely there.

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