3D Model doesn't Get Exported with Footprint Library

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Howdy, 
 I have an OrCAD design from another company that didn't include the footprint, padstack, and step model files. I can export the footprints and padstacks using Export->More->Libraries , but the 3D model doesn't get exported. Is there a good way to get all the 3D models from the old design so that I can reuse them? 
 
 OrCAD X Professional Plus 24.1 
 Windows 11 Pro

John T · Accepted Answer

Just fyi that the newest 3DX program version does in fact have the ability to store step models for re-export. This was not possible in the older 3D Canvas, and for this Steve was 100% correct. 
 A lot of effort has been made by the software team to create advancements on this in 3DX; so it is now possible to import, store and export these models from Allegro X / OrCad X using the command "3d_model_export". If the design originates from the old 3D Canvas tool versions, then the new model format is possibly not stored anyway.Users would need to open 3DX and reimport ( refresh ) the models in order store them and enjoy the upgrade.

steve · Answer

Unfortunatley the 3d step model isn't stored in the board file, only a graphical representation. You can either ask the "other" company for the step model or try a google serach for the model on ultralibrarian, samcsys, snapmagic or 3dcontentcentral.com.

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