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Importing .dxf file from SolidWorks into OrCAD

Rico Suave

Hey guys,

 

I was trying to import a .dxf file from SolidWorks to create a custom board outline. This is the messsage I got in return. Not sure what to do with it. Has anyone encountered a similar problem and can share how to solve it?

Regards, Rico

 DXF Import Log:

Reading Layer Conversion File 
Error: Illegal class encountered in layer conversion file.
  Cannot import DXF data into class PIN...mappings ignored.
Reading DXF file...
NOTE: Replacing illegal character * with X in *Model_Space.
NOTE: Replacing illegal character * with X in *Paper_Space.
NOTE: Replacing illegal character * with X in *Paper_Space0.
done.
Layer conversion file: C:/Cadence/SPB_16.6/share/pcb/text/dlibx2iff.cnv
DXF file:blank blank blank
BRD file:blank blank blank 
Update existing design?: NO
Use default text?: NO
DXF units: MILLIMETERS
Design units: MILLIMETERS
Design precision: 4 

dxf2a complete. 

  • steve

     Looks like you are trying to import the DXF file onto a layer (class) in PCB Editor that is restricted (PIN). Try importing again but change the layer to Import to to something like BOARD_GEOMETRY / OUTLINE or ASSEMBLY_NOTES. To do this use File - Import - DXF, browse to your DXF file then click on Edit / View Layers and set the layer mappings here.

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