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How do we prevent black box 3D models for footprints?

Mysil B
Mysil B over 6 years ago

Hello

We have some components on our PCB that has no step file associated because they are simply just pads. How do we prevent OrCAD from adding black boxes with the default comp height on the footprint in the 3D viewer?

Regards

Mysil 

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    steve over 6 years ago

    You can't prevent them because every part has a PLACE_BOUND shape by default but you don't need to display them. In the 3d Canvas look under Setup - Preferences - Symbol Representation and enable Only the Step Model

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  • Mysil B
    Mysil B over 6 years ago in reply to steve

    Thanks, that did the trick! 

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    Mysil B over 6 years ago in reply to steve

    Thanks, that did the trick! 

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