Older versions of Eagle can do 3D exports. The process flow I have used with
Eagle6 is -
Generate a ENM file from the ULP exporter.
Convert the ENM to a suitable 3D file format STEP
Import there STEP file into MCAD
There are suppose to be ULPs that can generate a SAT but that triggers a bug
in my MCAD importer.
The problem is still associating components with models. But that is the
problem that makes it complex to do in Allegro.
For case design, a rough model can be created by:
- Make DXF export of the board (Gerber conversion or open file in Allegro and
output a DXF). Goal is to get a 2D outline of the board with cutouts, holes,
etc.
- Import DXF into MCAD and extrude it to the thickness of the PCB (0.062)
- Create an assembly with the extruded board and place the larger components
(connectors usually). A lot of connectors have locating pins that can be used
to locate the model.
A little more work but workable.
On Friday, February 09, 2018 18:12:42 Graham wrote:
> Eagle does not support import of Gerbers.
> It will output Gerbers of boards you have designed.
> Only the latest (Autodesk) Eagle 8 version will support 3-D parts.
> --- Graham
>
> ==
>
> On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7:59:47 PM UTC-6, john3909 wrote:
> > I’m wondering if this can be done with Eagle. It might be possible to
> > import the gerber file, create the PCB from that and then add the
> > connectors 3D parts. Perhaps someone who knows Eagle might comment.
> >
> > Regards,
> > John
> >
> > > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:54 PM, Rick Mann <
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> >
> > <javascript:>> wrote:
> > > I don't have Altium.
> > >
> > >> On Feb 9, 2018, at 17:49 , John Syne <
john...@gmail.com <javascript:>>
> > >>>> To:
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> > >>>> Subject: Re: [beagleboard] x15 STEP file?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Any chance of getting one? I'd like to design an enclosure for the
> >
> > x15.
> >
> > >>>>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 16:11 , Gerald Coley <
gco...@emprodesign.com
> >
> > <javascript:>> wrote:
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> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Gerald
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> -----Original Message-----
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> > >>>>> From:
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> > >>>>> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 6:07 PM
> > >>>>> To: Beagle Board <
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> > >>>>> Subject: [beagleboard] x15 STEP file?
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> > >>>>> Is there an x15 STEP CAD file available anywhere?
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