How do I import EE-CAD data?

[fiebigc]

How do I import an EE CAD *.emn and *.emp files into WF3 and automatically to create a 3D model of a PCB? I've seen this done in the past and I know to expect a very blocky representation of the board. I think the steps are simple enough if someone is willing to spell them out. Thanks.

The EE-CAD is OrCAD v16


Edited by: fiebigc

 

[fiebigc]

I found a link that helped me successfully import *.emn and *.emp files. Although I had to do a bit of editing to get it reasonable. First I had to correct the height of the board and then a lot of the components had very incorrect heights, however their outlines were correct.



http://www.profilesmagazine.com/p34/richman.html

 

[greenman]

This is how I've done it for years. If anyone has a more streamlined method I'd be interested


Rename board file *.emn


Rename library file *.emp


Open emn file. If you don't want vias, uncheck via box. Save as part


Create new assembly


Assemble board file just created into default location


"Insert shared data"


Select .emn file


Select .emp file, leave default boxes ticked


Should auto build library into ProE parts.