protel(altium) to Allegro pcb design

Hi Vanilson,
It is possible.
*** Firstly you must save Protel pcb file as Protel PCB 2.8 Ascii. (Save as --> Export to Protel PCB 2.8 Ascii) Then,
you can import this file in Orcad Layout. (Import -->Protel PCB) Now you have .max file. Lastly. you must use
Orcad Layout to Allegro Conversion Program. (max to brd file conversion)

BlueCad

Hi bluecad,

First of all, thank you for the Answer. Where i can download the Orcad Layout to Allegro Conversion Program? I am using the Allegro PCB editor 15.5.

Trusting in your help again,
Vanilson

Cadence has a translator that takes the .MAX file and will convert it to a .BRD file. Works pretty well.

Last time I downloaded it from: www.orcad.com/community.layout.dl.aspx (look near the bottom of the page).

I hope you can still find it.

Good day.
Mitch

Hello BluCad and Mitch,

I have the same problem as Vanilson and I would like to try the recommended path to convert from Protel 99 to Cadence Allegro. But I did not find the "Orcad Layout to Allegro Conversion Program. (max to brd file conversion)"mentioned by BlueCad, not even on the address indicated by Mitch. Could any one of you please tell me another possible address to find the translator?

Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

Magno

Hi Magno,
In Allegro 16.0, Layout to Allegro translator comes default.(in PCB editor utilities) But in 15.5 or 15.7 you must download "Orcad Layout to Allegro Conversion Program". In 15.5 or 15.2 conversion program sometimes produces faulty boards.(refdes is missing or value is missing.) I dont have tried 16.0. I recommmend 14.2 conversion program. It works perfect. If you write private mail, I can send it.
Best regards,

BueCad,
(We speak Allegro)