Altium Designer, import from DWG to PCB.

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Hi,


I am trying to import an outline from DWG-format into my PCB as a mechanical layer. This was very easy in Protel 99, but obviously a little more complicated in Altium Designer.

I have it imported into CAMtastic but I can not get it the last step from CAMtastic to my PCB file.

'Export to PCB' is greyed out. I have tried to follow the help file instructions, which did not really help me. I hope that someone could tell me which part I am missing to make it work.


Best regards..
 

you can import DWG and DXf directly into a pcb file.
Make sure your scale is correct or it will not show up properly.
 

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Hi loosemoose,

you can import DWG and DXf directly into a pcb file.
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How do I do this? By Copy-Paste? Because when I open a PcbDoc and use the Import Wizard, I only have the options shown in the attached PNG image.




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first create a new pcb.
Then you can import the DWG. Command is under 'File', 'Import', then use the drop down box by 'Files of type'

hope this is clear enough.
 

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loosemoose said:
first create a new pcb.
Then you can import the DWG. Command is under 'File', 'Import', then use the drop down box by 'Files of type'

hope this is clear enough.
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This was exactly as clear as I needed it. I had completely overlooked that entry in the menu.


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