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

Mysil B

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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  • Sagetech

    Piggybacking onto this post -

    How do we keep the "black boxes" from showing up in the IDF or STEP output for components that have no STEP model associated with them? 

    Tom

  • Mysil B
    in reply to Sagetech

    For STEP models that can be done in the export dialog. For IDF try setting the default package height to 0...

  • steve
    in reply to Mysil B

    You can add a property to the PLACE_BOUND shapes called IDF_EXCLUDE which stops the shape being exported to IDF. 

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  • steve
    in reply to Mysil B

    You can add a property to the PLACE_BOUND shapes called IDF_EXCLUDE which stops the shape being exported to IDF. 

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  • Sagetech
    in reply to steve

    Ok, I'll give that a try. Thanks!

    Tom

  • steve
    in reply to Sagetech

    So that is setting a user preference - try Edit - Properties then select the shape or shapes and add the property direct to the PLACE_BOUND shape. You will have to do this on a part by part basis.

  • Mysil B
    in reply to steve

    Hey, couldn't this be a setting in the export tool instead?

  • Sagetech
    in reply to Mysil B

    Sure would make things easier...............

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