[PCB_FORUM] Re: IDF file??

Hi Jerry, Eileen,
 
Although the method Jerry described does work and is a throwback from
earlier versions of Pro/E (non-Wildfire), there is a much simpler
method, which is eliminates the steps of creating separate part files. 
 
1. Choose File Open from Pro/E, and in the File Type drop-down box,
select ECAD IDF (*.emn).
2. Select Assembly, and select "Include ECAD Import Dialog"
3. Pro/E may request a template in next window, choose the one you want
4. The next window confirms board thickness and assembly name
5. Now, the dialog prompts for the .emp file. It should default to the
emp prefix of same name as emn.
 
This 'should' provide a reliable interface from Allegro to Pro/E. It
does work reliably when the board outline is contiguous.
 
Once this is done, the M/E can generate STP files. Allegro does not
generate these.
 
Regards,

Andrew 
 
 

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Eileen,
 
    I replied yesterday with complete instructions.
If you are generating files for ProE you need

to select PTC as your output choice.

In ProE have the ME do this procedure. (Wildfire version)

File/Open file.emn

Open as a PART ONLY.

Select OK or Done to any popup menus.

When board outline and holes are displayed do a SAVE.

Next, create a blank assembly.

Insert component/assemble.

Add the part created previously. Again, select OK or Done to any popup
menus.

Then do an insert Shared data/ from file. Select the .emn file.

(Yes, I know you used this file but the system needs it again.)

Then a popup will popup, ha ha, looking for the .emp file.

Select this file.

The system then goes about making all the parts, components, on the
board.

When it is done do a save. Only at this point are all the parts,
components,

actually saved on disk.

Many, many ProE engineers have tried, and failed, to import these files
by skipping

straight to the assembly. ProE has these instructions in their help
menu.

Good Luck!

Jerry 

 

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Hi all,

I have successfully generated the .emp and emn files.

 

But the problem is the mechanical guys can only open the .emn file but
can't open the .emp

Any one familiar with ProE and know how to get these 2 files imported?

 

Also, the Mechanical is asking for .prt or .stp file format, anyone
knows if it's possible to generate this 2 type of format for mechanical.

 

Thanks

 

Best regards,
Eileen 

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Hi Eileen,

Mike gave you some good advice. I think I can add a little to what he
said. 

 

1. IDF is the right general format. When you click File>Export>IDF, make
sure you click on the drop-down box currently set to "IDF" and select
"PTC" (Parametric Technologies Corp., the company that makes Pro/E). The
contents of the two file formats are practically identical, just the
files extensions are different. 

 

2. Once you have generated both these files (*.emn, *.emp), your
mechanical folks should not have a problem. Either format (IDF 2.0 or
IDF 3.0) should work. 

 

3. What Mike said.

 

4. The reports function allows you to create custom reports. You would
need to do some reading and experimentation, but I'm sure it can be
done. Make sure to include the PACKAGE_HEIGHT_MAX and PACKAGE_HEIGHT_MIN
properties.

 

Hope this helps,

Andrew

 

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Subject: [PCB_FORUM] IDF file??

Hi all,

I'm trying to generate a 3D file (with component height) for the
Mechanical to verify.

 

1) Is this function export IDF? If not IDF then what file format should
I generate for them.

2) I have generated an IDF file and send to Mechanical, but they claim
that they can't read in the file. They are using ProE. Can some one pls
advise?

3) I have received the Brd file from customer, from layout, how do I
check the height of the component on board? (by attributes). 

4) Is there a way to generate a report on the component height?

 

Best regards,
Eileen

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