Tag ECAD
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click Model > ECAD Area in an ECAD board part. DescriptionSketch regions now support the creation of ECAD areas. Using sketch regions, you can create multiple ECAD areas from a single sketch. BenefitsThe ability to… Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: ECAD message log. DescriptionTwo new messages are added to the ECAD message log: Component <COMP.NAME> (<ECAD Name>, <ECAD ALT NAME> was not found. Simplified extrusion of the Part was created. Placement references for component <name>… Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click File > Options > Applications > ECAD Assembly, Parameters, ECAD_Hint. map file. DescriptionThe ecad_hint.map and ecad_hint.add files are used to support interoperability between Creo and ECAD applications. The ecad_hint.map file defines mapping rules and… Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click File > Options > Applications > ECAD Assembly. DescriptionA new option is now available to import components in alphanumerical order when importing IDX and IDF files, including during incremental imports. Alphanumerical ordering is supported… Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: N/A. Description BenefitsThis enhancement enables easier and clearer exchange of contextual information between ECAD and MCAD engineers. Additional Information Tips: None. Limitations: IDX import only Does this replace existing functionality? No. Configuration option associated with… Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click File > Options > ECAD Assembly. DescriptionA new ECAD Assembly setting, along with a new configuration option, allows you to filter out component outlines that are below a user-defined height during IDX file import…. Continue Reading →
Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Parameters. Description BenefitsThis enhancement enables easier and more reliable downstream automation by clearly identifying whether components are placed on the top or bottom side of the board. Additional Information Tips: None. Limitations: No known limitations…. Continue Reading →
A new Include/Exclude filter has been added to the Import ECAD Context Data dialog box in Creo.User Interface Location: In ECAD ASM, click Import ECAD Context Data.Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0 What is the benefit of this enhancement?This enhancement is useful… Continue Reading →
You can now import native ECAD files directly as context data into Creo Parametric.User Interface Location: In ECAD ASM, click Import ECAD Context Data.Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0 Watch a video that demonstrates this enhancement: What is the benefit of this… Continue Reading →
You can now compare the current ECAD assembly against an IDX baseline in Creo.User Interface Location: In ECAD ASM, click ECAD Collaboration > Compare.Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0 Watch a video that demonstrates this enhancement: What is the benefit of this… Continue Reading →
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 Watch a video that demonstrates this enhancement: What is the benefit of this enhancement?This enhancement helps MCAD… Continue Reading →
You can now set ECAD parameters when creating holes in the ECAD environment through the Hole feature user interface. This functionality allows you to define and manage parameter values and defaults using the dedicated ECAD hole chart (ecad.hol file). Creo… Continue Reading →
You can now use Paste Mask or stencil data on the top and bottom layers of the board as context data. This feature allows MCAD engineers to review solder paste stencils for paste application during the assembly process, improving design… Continue Reading →