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Export IDF Format

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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


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    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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    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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