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nirajvlsi
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 07 Jun 2008 14:20 converting a allegro Brd file to pads layout file |
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Hi group,
I want to convert an allegro brd file to pads layout file, can any one guide me through this ?
I am able to convert pads file to allegro file to pads file.
Waiting for your response!!
Thanks and regards
Niraj
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House_Cat
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| 07 Jun 2008 21:58 Re: converting a allegro Brd file to pads layout file |
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There is no direct way to do the conversion from Allegro to Pads. Mentor does not offer a translator for that conversion, and Cadence does not export to a compatible format.
It is possible to import Allegro files into the newest version of @ltium Designer. Mentor does offer a translator that can go from @ltium Designer to Pads. So, one method would be to import the Allegro design to @ltium Designer Summer 08 version, save it, then translate that into Pads format. The @ltium importer is outstanding, so the result should be pretty good.
Another way is to use Mentor's CAMCAD translator. It has never produced good results for me, but it does work.
Still another method is to install Valor's ODB++ addon for Allegro, save an ODB++ version of the Allegro file, load it into CAM350, and then save a PADS file. It does a passable job, but not as good as using @ltium Designer.
If you would like for me to try and convert your board for you, drop me a PM with the board file attached as a zip or rar. I'll see what I can do.
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Raju_epigon
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| 10 Jun 2008 8:07 Re: converting a allegro Brd file to pads layout file |
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Dear friend,
It is not possible to convert from allegro brd file to PAd,
Because you can import to allegro most of all brd files, but you cant convert allegro to others.
Thanks,
R. Raju
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senilicus
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Location: The Netherlands
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whiplash
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| 18 Jun 2008 15:57 converting a allegro Brd file to pads layout file |
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converting designs is something that CAN be done but ALWAYS with limited success. There will be plenty of things to fix and edit. The dangerous part is when you don't know WHAT may have been poorly translated.
surprises surprises...hmm.
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