How to add a 3D model to a component in Altium

[Beenaplaye]

Hi guys,


I made a new footprint for a component in my library. I want to add a new 3D model now for my component. Can I fetch an image like .jpeg or .png from a datasheet and use it as 3D model?

 

[wizpic]

No you can't do it that way.
This is the I do it go here
Free 3D Models, Free CAD Models
You may need to register if you already have not(it's free), Search for what 3D bodies you need, choose Step(*step) from the drop down list mkae sure you download it in the AP214 format untick remind me to rate this model.
Unzip it, Start Altium go to the foot print you created then go to Place look for 3D model then tick the Genreic step model box then the embed step model, This will open up a new window go to where you have saved yor model and this will import your 3Dmodel you can change the rotation view it in 3D(by pressing 3) and move the component into place.
There are some good videos here
Training videos

wizpic

 

[Beenaplaye]

Tnx wizpic, but I need a special 3D model. Im looking a copper test needle. Where can I find that?

 

[wizpic]

Tnx wizpic, but I need a special 3D model. Im looking a copper test needle. Where can I find that?

You did not say you wanted a special 3D model.:roll:

This may be the colsest you will get the can off set it so the rest is below the PCB whic h you cant see unless you trun it over
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[Anonymous_Ricky]

you can also draw 3D model yourself you have to turn on mechanical layer and than goto place>> 3D body .here after doing the setting for height you can draw the shape of needle. It will require some practice but it gives you very good 3D models I have designed some custom made Transformer shapes.

 

[Beenaplaye]

I tried to place the test point from 3D ContentCentral but I can only choose top or bottom side. But a needle goes completely through the pcb.

 

[Beenaplaye]

Guys, How to make my 3D model multilayer? So it's not floating on the top of my pcb.....

 

[khanna_gunjan]

to make your needle go through the PCB.. double click on the 3D body and change the Standoff Height.

 

[Beenaplaye]

The Standoff Height leave the needle floating on the PCB. I meant, I want to flip the needle 90° so it stands straight up and then let it descend through the PCB.

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Found it with Rotation. No problems.