Silkscreen import as context data is now supported in Creo.
User Interface Location: In ECAD ASM, click Import ECAD Context Data.
Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0

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What is the benefit of this enhancement?
This enhancement helps MCAD engineers identify component outlines, warning symbols, test points, and other points of interest that are included in the silkscreen layer on the PCB board.

Previously, there was no support for importing the silkscreen layer as context data.

Additional Information

Tips:None.
Limitations:Only the Entity geometry representation is supported.
Does this replace existing functionality?No.
Configuration option associated with this functionality:New configuration options:
• ecad_context_data_default_font – Controls the default font.

• ecad_context_data_font_mapping – Defines how to handle the missing fonts.

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