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1. Re: Part Quest into Layout without DX Designer?
Gary_Lameris Jun 5, 2018 2:34 PM (in response to ed1)If you have a modern version of PADS Layout, yes this is supported! The short answer is... Look under the Tools Menu for Import PartQuest Parts!
The longer answer...
1. In the PartQuest website, click your name and go to your profile
2. select "PADS Netlist without xDX Databook" as the current flow.
3. Download and install the PADS integration utility
4. Restart your web browser and PADS
5. Download a part. I tested with P1.0KBCTR-ND, double click the .pqz file to start it's extraction.
5a if prompted for a path, I create or use C:\PartQuest
6. From PADS Layout, Tools Import PartQuest parts. You many need to browse to C:\PartQuest\PADS_NetList
(C:\PartQuest was created in the previous step)7. The decal or footprint will import, you will need to create a part from the decal.
Gary Lameris
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2. Re: Part Quest into Layout without DX Designer?
dz1 Jan 7, 2019 8:44 AM (in response to Gary_Lameris)Hi Gary,
Where is the decal/footprint import to?
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3. Re: Part Quest into Layout without DX Designer?
Gary_Lameris Jan 7, 2019 10:02 AM (in response to dz1)Typically C:\mentorgraphics\PADS Version\SDD_HOME\Libraries\
The typical file name is PartQuest.pd9
The location is specified in powerpcb.ini For me this powerpcb.ini is located at C:\mentorgraphics\PADSVX.2.4\SDD_HOME\Programs.