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script file to convert .max file to .brd

Siri

Hello,

Could you please let us know if there is any available script or utility to convert an 15.7 .MAX design file to the .BRD format?

Thanks

  • vidhyaparameswari
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    Hi Siri,
    Please note that the OrCAD to Allegro Layout Translator is no longer supported on current releases, as it is not compatible with 64-bit platforms.
    As a supported migration workflow, OrCAD Layout .MAX design files can first be translated into an OrCAD 16.6 (.brd) database. The translated design should then be opened and saved in OrCAD 17.2 or 17.4 (.brd) format before being migrated to later versions.
    For users who have access to a version 16.6 that still contains the OrCAD Layout translator, the translator may be hidden by default. To enable it:
    1. Open Setup → User Preferences.
    2. Navigate to the Unsupported section.
    3. Enable the variable layout2allegro_unsupported.
    4. Restart Allegro PCB Editor.
    After restarting, the translator should be available under:
    File → Import → CAD Translators → OrCAD Layout
    This utility can be used to convert an OrCAD Layout .MAX design file (for example, version 15.7) to the Allegro .BRD format.
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