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Dynamic Package Height

Is there a way to set a dynamic package height for a symbol that would take into account the stackup thickness? We have several configurations where different stackups are required but the allowable insertion space doesn't change. Unfortunately, the backside of the PCB has multiple height restrictions, so a blanket calculation and change would be tedious.

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RFinley over 5 years ago

I believe component height DRCs are intended to measure the height of the component, not involve the thickness of the stackup.

I have never heard of layout software that took the board thickness into account.

Allegro and Orcad can check for interference between a board assembly and an imported enclosure step file. Can you use this updated method?
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jc teyssier over 5 years ago in reply to RFinley

Some component have part (mainly connectors) passing thru the pcb in cutouts. Step file are not always available

This kind of compoent have this problem of part passing thru:

www.vincotech.com/.../flow-2.html

I guess Joewi problem is not just for pins only (i personnaly add a place_bound_bottom with small heigt at pin location)
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jc teyssier over 5 years ago in reply to RFinley

Some component have part (mainly connectors) passing thru the pcb in cutouts. Step file are not always available

This kind of compoent have this problem of part passing thru:

www.vincotech.com/.../flow-2.html

I guess Joewi problem is not just for pins only (i personnaly add a place_bound_bottom with small heigt at pin location)
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RFinley over 5 years ago in reply to jc teyssier

Missing Step models. Quite familiar with that.

WFH to study Solidworks with an online service called "Solid Professor". Just have to hide this from our "fake-swamped" MEs.
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