Assuming you have KiCAD source files.
KiCAD > File > Fabrication Outputs > Drill
Precision 2,4
KiCAD > Plot Gerbers
Use Protel filename extensions.
Altium > New > CAM Doc (Camtastic)
File > Import > Drill. . .
Units. . .
Tool Table. . .
Define Tool Table (Drill sizes)
Tables > Layers, set Top to Top and set Drill to Drill Int.
Tables > Layers Order > Set Physical Layers
File > Import > Gerber
Place > Flash
Tools > Netlist > Extract > Wait for it . . .
File > Export to PCB
That's it !
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Importing xDxDesigner Schematics
xDxDesigner is the schematic capture tool for Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
In altium the xDX Designer Importer extension (a Software Extension) can be found on the Purchased tab of the Extensions & Updates view (DXP » Extensions and Updates).
See: xDX Designer Importer | Online Documentation for Altium Products
Correct folder structure is important !
You may need to arrange the folders and files before importing xDxDesigner files.
See: Importing Dx Designer schematic to AD - Altium Discussion Forums
That's it !
In altium the xDX Designer Importer extension (a Software Extension) can be found on the Purchased tab of the Extensions & Updates view (DXP » Extensions and Updates).
See: xDX Designer Importer | Online Documentation for Altium Products
Correct folder structure is important !
You may need to arrange the folders and files before importing xDxDesigner files.
See: Importing Dx Designer schematic to AD - Altium Discussion Forums
That's it !
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Rework Queries
(ObjectKind = 'Track') And OnSignal And (Net = 'No Net')
(ObjectKind = 'Track') and OnSignal and HasViolations
Find Dead Vias, Tracks and Arcs
(((((ObjectKind = 'Track') OR (ObjectKind = 'Arc')) And OnSignal)) Or IsVia) And NOT InAnyNet And Not InAnyComponent And NOT (Keepout = 'True')
(ObjectKind = 'Track') and OnSignal and HasViolations
Find Dead Vias, Tracks and Arcs
(((((ObjectKind = 'Track') OR (ObjectKind = 'Arc')) And OnSignal)) Or IsVia) And NOT InAnyNet And Not InAnyComponent And NOT (Keepout = 'True')
Monday, November 4, 2019
Get Size From Sheet Layer
To Set the Sheet Size in the PCB Editor.
Assign a Mechanical Layer Type to Sheet
Select the Mechanical Layer > Properties > Other > Get Size From Sheet Layer
Tip: You can set the Layer Type back to N/A after using Get Size From Sheet Layer
That's it !
Assign a Mechanical Layer Type to Sheet
Select the Mechanical Layer > Properties > Other > Get Size From Sheet Layer
Tip: You can set the Layer Type back to N/A after using Get Size From Sheet Layer
That's it !
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