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A question about merge two PCB design in the same panel?

Leeya

Hello,

I am merging two PCB layout into the same panel. I did merge the schematic first, and then import one PCB layout into another design. This process takes a lot of time and energy. 

I am just wondering is there anyother way or software could simply merge two pcb layout together. Not too expensive~~

Thanks 

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  • Azertyop
    Hello,

    Here is the way I process.
    It works for different boards with SAME layer number.
    First, I use it only to create drill, artwork data, and fabrication drawing.
    By this way, PCB fabricators don't need to manipulate data. It's your responsability to give the right data.

    In each board, I create a view file (.color) with all necessary layers.
    Then I create a module of each board.

    In a new "panel" brd, I add the modules. No matter what are the refdes, i don't use them for cabling.
    I can draw a panel outline, additionnal drills, cuttings, text... I can rotate the modules to fit space.
    Like any other board, I create drill, artwork and fabrication drawing for the panel.

    When changing something in a board, I create again the module and I refresh it in the panel, like a symbol.

    Be careful with route_keepin and package_keepin from boards:
    If they belong to a symbol, don't select 'symbols' in the find filter when creating the modules.
    If you take this data in the modules, you should not be able to paste the module in the panel.

    Also, take a look to keep some space between boards for overlapping components.
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  • Azertyop
    Hello,

    Here is the way I process.
    It works for different boards with SAME layer number.
    First, I use it only to create drill, artwork data, and fabrication drawing.
    By this way, PCB fabricators don't need to manipulate data. It's your responsability to give the right data.

    In each board, I create a view file (.color) with all necessary layers.
    Then I create a module of each board.

    In a new "panel" brd, I add the modules. No matter what are the refdes, i don't use them for cabling.
    I can draw a panel outline, additionnal drills, cuttings, text... I can rotate the modules to fit space.
    Like any other board, I create drill, artwork and fabrication drawing for the panel.

    When changing something in a board, I create again the module and I refresh it in the panel, like a symbol.

    Be careful with route_keepin and package_keepin from boards:
    If they belong to a symbol, don't select 'symbols' in the find filter when creating the modules.
    If you take this data in the modules, you should not be able to paste the module in the panel.

    Also, take a look to keep some space between boards for overlapping components.
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