how to use PCAD pcb file as library file

[rishabkailas]

hai all

i want to get the land patterns used in pcad pcb files to a single library. Is there any way to convert the pcb file to a library file.(IN orcad yu can give a *.max file as a libray file and can place from the max file) i am looking for such a way.

rishab

 

[den]

Yes.
You have to open your existing layout. In menu Library select Archive Library and save it. That is all.

den

 

[rishabkailas]

Thanks for the reply.
But I changed some land pattern pads in the design and not in library. so I wanted the new libs with the change made in the pcb file.

This archive command only copies components from the libray form where the net list is loaded and not from the board.

rishab

 

[sintis]

1. Save PCB in ASCII format.

2. Open Library Executive, Library, Translate.

3. Select Source Format = P-CAD ASCII, select your PCB as Source Lib, type name of new Destination library and translate