Import DXF
Now is possible to import a DXF file from commercial CAD like AutoCAD, Intellicad, Turbocad and so on.
E.g. now you can import a mechanical drawing with a pcb board and in a while, build your Board Outline avoiding mistakes and saving your time.
Download a Flash Example.
Export DXF
Now,is possible to generate a DXF file to export the project for other mechanical CAD.
This file will be open to all commercial CAD.
Is possible to export every single layer and every items (like Trace, Pads, Vias, Slots... and so on).
Export IDF (3D)
With "Export IDF" the project will be export
into an ASCII file that contains all 3D info.
Many professional CAD can import this file and it is very helpfull for mechanical designers.
ZenitPCB uses component "Placement Outline" for the height.
Change Origin
Sometimes is necessary to modify the board outline, so your origin isn't where you want.
Now is possible to move the origin to have the project items alligned with the new origin coordinate.
Trace Current Capacity
Sometimes is necessary to know how many Ampere a trace could carry. With the dialog "Current Capacity" now is possible to know this data.
You have only to chose the Empirical formula, the Foil thickness and temperature rise above ambient.
Attention !! This calculation is based on Empirical equation.
Empirical equation :
• John McHardy and Mehendra Gandhy
• IPC Data
• DN Data by Ultracad Design
Copy Decal Shape
Now is possible to copy shape (polyline) from Decal into Layout.
ZenitPCB recognizes the shapes layer inside decal and show them into "Dialog Layer Shape from Decal" .
E.g. if you want to copy only mechanical shapes from a decal select only "mechanical" and the program copy for you this shapes ( all the shape on the decal layer !!)
View Gif.
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