Import 2D PCB ECAD data to your MCAD System

[STSDev]

thread560-290901

@ggonz:
As asked in your above thread, it is also possible to import 2D PCB layouts to Catia (or SolidWorks) without STEP or IDF files by using this Native-Board-Import (NBI) Software:

http://www.sts-development.biz/de/native-board-import-nbi-product2

All details like components, nets, copper areas, drills, ... are available in the resulting 3D model.
As import format the ODB++ layout file is used, which can be created by nearly all ECAD Layout Tools.

 

[loki3000]

http://www.deskeng.com/articles/aaarxf.htm

http://pcdandf.com/cms/component/content/article/9152-mcad-ecad?start=3

http://www.cadcam-group.eu/software-development/explore-the-ecadmcad-collaboration/