Stats

  • Locked Locked
  • Replies 7
  • Subscribers 166
  • Views 19141
  • Members are here 0
More Content
This discussion has been locked.
You can no longer post new replies to this discussion. If you have a question you can start a new discussion

Converting .max file to .brd file

shreeja

Hi everyone,

               i just converted my .max fles (10.5 version)  to .brd files to work on the 16.5 version. After i converted my MAX file to BRD file thru orcad layout translator in 16.5 suite, some shapes,connections and vias are missed in that. And some Clines were changed thier nets. how can i get or convert a exact .max file as .brd file.

 

 Thanks,

Shreeja 

  • steve

     Try a Tools - Database Check, check all boxes and click on Check. Also try a Tools - Derive Connectivity, check both boxes and click OK.

  • shreeja
    Thanks steve. I have retain the same layout file in 16.5. But in layout one component was unplaced. i tried to place the component, but it did not. In command window i got following: Cannot load symbol 'LCD_DISPLAY_MAIN_2' Shreeja
  • steve

     The part would need to be placed in the original OrCAD Layout MAX file for it to be translated into 16.5 PCB Editor. Once you have a translated board file use File - Export - Libraries, specify a location and export the PCB footprints to a directory. These will be the translated libraries from the MAX file.

  • shreeja
    hi steve, i have done that also. i did not get the component to place.
  • Dhamodharann
    Once you have a translated board file use File - Export - Libraries, specify a location and export the PCB footprints to a directory. Before exporting the libraries you have to remove the internal layers in the the converted footprints that converted from max to brd conversion. After the removal of the layers, while exporting libraries------> select all the options----> select the foot print directory to export it. Then try to place it in corresponding board file.Same problem me too faced , but now i can try to convert export and resue of libraries from OrCAD Layout 9.2.
Cadence Guidelines

Community Guidelines

The Cadence Design Communities support Cadence users and technologists interacting to exchange ideas, news, technical information, and best practices to solve problems and get the most from Cadence technology. The community is open to everyone, and to provide the most value, we require participants to follow our Community Guidelines that facilitate a quality exchange of ideas and information. By accessing, contributing, using or downloading any materials from the site, you agree to be bound by the full Community Guidelines.