Hello,
I want to start the PCB design (I use Expedition Enterprise 7.9.5) and therefore click on the tool "Expedition PCB"(in DxDesigner). The "DxDesigner to Expedition PCB" window opens.
I have to choose:
a) central library (is already chosen and shown greyed / locked)
b) select template
c) PCB directory (already chosen, but I can make changes)
After selecting my template and PCB directory I click OK and I get the following error: "Can't import layout template."
What could be the problem?
Which rules do I have to follow, to make sure the template can be imported?
What are the interactions between Central Library, Template and PCB Directory? Can there be incompatibilities between them? Makes ist a difference, where the Central Library is located and where the Template is located?
I designed my own template in the folder " 7.9.5EE \ SDD_HOME \ standard \ templates \ PCB \ Central Library \ templates \ layout \ 4 Layer Template \" . I did it using the "layout template editor" in the "Library Manager". I copied a 4 layer template and edited the template in Expedition PCB and saved it. Before the PCB window, there comes a selection window where I can choose Pinnacle, Ascent LX or Ascent. I chose Pinnacle. But what do these options mean?
Maybe I have to do something to make the template accessable for the "Expedition PCB" ? What are the standard rules for this to note?
It would be nice, if you could describe me, if this is the right way to make a template, or I did something wrong.
Maybe I should use following method to create new PCB design? :
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Invoking Expedition PCB
Use the following steps to invoke Expedition PCB software and create a new PCB design file:
- Select Start > Programs > Mentor Graphics SDD > Layout > Expedition PCB to invoke Expedition PCB software (if not already invoked). The Expedition PCB window appears.
- Click File > New; the Job Management Wizard appears.
- Click the Browse icon on the Job Management Wizard and browse for the following source project filename:
- Click Next; the software creates a new PCB source project filename (gate_test.pcb).
- Select 4 Layer Template in the Job Management Wizard and click Next to advance to the next dialog box.
- Click Finish to accept the default settings.
- Click Close to exit the Job Management Wizard dialog box.
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Thank you in advance.
Nachricht geändert durch Andreas Lechner