IDF file to STEP output
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IDF file to STEP output
I am using a different PCB capture program other than KiCAD and I generated the IDF files (*.EMN, *EMP) which I was able to import into FreeCad with no issues. I need to exchange the wireframe outlines for vendor provided STEP models but I don't understand how to do this. Can anyone provide me with a step by step process for doing this? I did install the PCB addon.
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Re: IDF file to STEP output
In fact I also have the same question.
I use PADS to do the Sch&PCB design.
When finished PCB design, use PADS export emp&emn files of the PCB.
Generally speaking, it is a LED Panel Board, and I have the stp file from the LED vendor.
I want to use the stp file to instead the LED componts. I found someone said to use footprints_models.csv, but unfortunately it is no use.
The files show as the attachments and the freecad shows as the picture. My freecad version is 0.20
I use PADS to do the Sch&PCB design.
When finished PCB design, use PADS export emp&emn files of the PCB.
Generally speaking, it is a LED Panel Board, and I have the stp file from the LED vendor.
I want to use the stp file to instead the LED componts. I found someone said to use footprints_models.csv, but unfortunately it is no use.
The files show as the attachments and the freecad shows as the picture. My freecad version is 0.20
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Re: IDF file to STEP output
I can't find the freecad file shown
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Sorry, forgot to attach the freecad file.
Please see the attachment.
Thanks
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Re: IDF file to STEP output
should these elements
in the fcstd file be replaced by the step file?
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yes, all the 84 LEDs be replaced by the stp filethomas-neemann wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:36 amshould these elements
Bildschirmfoto_2022-08-23_09-35-15.png
in the fcstd file be replaced by the step file?
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Re: IDF file to STEP output
Thanks for your help. It works well in this case.thomas-neemann wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:39 amI would do it this way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf0DM23AUvM
It really helps me a lot so that I can do further simulation with it.
However, the method has limitations, it needs the components be placed in regulation.
For most common situation, all the components are placed randomly. The method can not work.
For example, the attachment shows another project. A lot of R0402 resistors (R15/R16/R17/R18 and so on) need to be replaced by R0402.stp
MOS_PMOS_IRLML6402_SOT23 (Q32/Q33/Q34 and so on) need to be replaced by SOT23.STEP
C0402HMM55 (C16/C19/C21 and so on) need to be replaced by C0402.stp
C0805H1MM65 (C17/C18/C20 and so on) need to be replaced by C0805.stp
So I want to use footprints map to solve it.
As far as I know, Pro/E has ecad hint file to map ECAD & MCAD file.
Is there anything like it in freecad?
Re: IDF file to STEP output
IDF importer has a file .CSV to configure the substitution...
it should work, but it is ages I don't use it
Here a forum thread
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 60#p206260
it should work, but it is ages I don't use it
Here a forum thread
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 60#p206260