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importing files into orcad 16.3 editor

tahoe3
tahoe3 over 15 years ago

does anyone know if you can  import a usable board outline with mounting holes from solidworks into orcad 16.3 editor? 

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  • eephillip
    eephillip over 15 years ago

    Take a 2d slice of your 3d model and export to a dxf. Tweek the dxf into polylines and import the dxf in editor.

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