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Hi folks, Have anyone tried to export the board file to IDF Format and successful? I have problem while exporting,i had defined height max & min for the respective components in the dra file,updated the symbols in the board file, and while i try i export it,it asks for default height,height was specified,And it generates with the default value rather than the actual value defined in the dra file.. We need the IDF File for our solid works software,which can import the file for our board Feasibility study with various assemblies,like front panel,back panel etc,for our prototype purpose am i missing some step along ?. Request someone to help me out in this issue.. Thanks & Best Regards, Ramesh


Originally posted in cdnusers.org by rame

  • Ramesh,

    IDF will export the PACKAGE_HEIGHT_MAX of each unique component as defined in your library. By unique I mean that the entries in the file are unique per combination of the geometry name field and the part number field. If you have ten capacitors that are the same symbol and part number you will only get one library definition for that component in the idf file.


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by Trykon

  • The IDF export height assigned to a part is done in the following order:
    First it looks for a HEIGHT property on the component.
    Second, it looks for the PACKAGE_HEIGHT_MAX property on the symbol's placebound.
    Third, it uses the idf export default height.
    Note: You can check these heights in the board file and in the exported IDF file.


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by Randy R.


  • Thanks Randy & Trykon for your replies,as i told you in my earlier mail,i had defined the min and max values in the Dra file itself and while exporting it to IDF,it asks for Default value,once the value set in the default option,it considers the default value and exports rather than one entered in the dra file min and max package height.

    My question,is IDF file generated takes always the default value?if you see yes then whats the purpose of values entered in min and max in second step as told by Mr Randy? please explain ..

    Thanks & Best Regards,

    Ramesh


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by rame

  • Ramesh,
    There is a 3'rd party plug-in for Solid Works called "Circuit Works" which greatly enhances the IDF import of Solid Works, it's worth looking into.
    Also, I have noticed bugs over the years with SDRC and Pro-E importing IDF files. Every so often I get a few holes that to not match the location data in the file so be aware. I'm not sure if Solid Words has that same bug though.
    Regards
    Ken


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by canind

  • Ramesh,

    As Randy had posted IDF export output height data according to the following precedence:

    1. From the component definition HEIGHT property. This can be ignored for all
    using the environment variable IDF_IGNORE_COMP_HEIGHT.

    2. From the symbol definition PACKAGE_HEIGHT_MAX property.

    3. From the default value set as an option to idf_out.exe or in the Export IDF
    UI.

    You should ensure that the symbols have the correct heights in the board file using Edit >Properties and select component placebound shape.


    Originally posted in cdnusers.org by Trykon
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