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Two boards in 3D view and DRC check

catuas

 Dear All,

I am very new to pcb editor and I designed a number of boards (4 layer) in layout 10.5.  

I need to design two PCBs which will be stacked one on top of other  using board to board connector.

Space between two board will have Capacitors, EE type inductor and big connector. How can i superimpose one board on the other

and make sure there is no component clashing etc. I have downloaded latest 16.6 lite with step import capability.

Can anybody help please ?

 

Regards. 

  • steve

     You can import a STEP model of another board but currently you cannot clash detect between the two (unless it's just a visual check). The steps are:- Create a STEP model of the other board. Then open the board you wish to assemble it with and use Setup - Step Package Mapping, then click on Add Mech, specify a name ensuring you leave the STEP3D_MECH_ so call it STEP3D_MECH_DAUGHTERCARD (for example). Once added you will now be able to select the STEP3D_MECH_DAUGHTERCARD in the top half of the GUI and slect the actual STEP model to map to it. Position it using the Mapping options for X,Y and Z plus rotations below. The STEP mpdel will now be mapped similar to the attached view.

  • catuas

    Hi Steve,

    Many thanks. I will try that.

    Regards. 

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