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This task shows how to export data into an
IDF file. |
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A CATProduct document is open containing at least a
board or a panel and optionally components. |
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Click Export
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The Export dialog box opens. |
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Click .
The Idf File dialog box opens. |
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Enter Export for example in the File name
field.
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You can choose between three extensions for the IDF
type:
- .idf: the general format
- .brd: the MG specific format
- .bdf: the Allegro specific format
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Press Open.
You are back in the Export dialog box. |
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You can choose between two unit systems:
- MM: millimeters
- THOU: 1/1000 of inch
and two IDF versions:
Another option is available: Use a csv file.
Refer to Using a csv File in Working
with Catalogs section. |
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Click OK to perform the export.
An Information message is displayed:
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To be exported to an IDF file, the document must contain at
least a board or a panel. Other objects are also exported:
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