PCB Libraries Forum : Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:10:01 +0000 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:35:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=871 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium : Regardless what Joris says, can...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post4107.html#4107 Author: Nick B
Subject: 871
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:35am

Regardless what Joris says, can you mention the 3D STEP output?  Big smile

There is no need to purchase the software to create the BGAs.
]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:35:22 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post4107.html#4107 <![CDATA[Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium : Hi Joris,I believe many Altium...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post4106.html#4106 Author: craigcu
Subject: 871
Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:29am

Hi Joris,
I believe many Altium users would be pleased if you could share your script at:

https://code.google.com/p/altium-designer-addons
 
Craig, AMTELCO
 
cRAIG, amtelco
]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:29:04 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post4106.html#4106 <![CDATA[Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium : Thanks, Joris.We&#039;re currently...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post3479.html#3479 Author: Nick B
Subject: 871
Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 10:36pm

Thanks, Joris.
 
We're currently working on a more advanced 3D translator to STEP. An initial version (BGA only) is planned for release with version 2013, and the remainder of the component families over the course of the next several months.
 

Nick
]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:36:33 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post3479.html#3479 <![CDATA[Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium : Hi All,I&#039;ve created an Altium...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/automatically-generate-3d-bodies-in-altium_topic871_post3157.html#3157 Author: Joris
Subject: 871
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 8:49am

Hi All,

I've created an Altium script that automatically generates 3D bodies based on the 3D outline as exported by FPE, and the height in the IPC filename.

Although they are a little simpler I strongly prefer this over step files, since they are much lighter to handle (especially for big boards).

I'm releasing it here under Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/
Everything is provided as-is and is not affiliated with PCB Libraries in any way.

Download:
uploads/600/FPETools.zip

Instructions:
- Build and Import your library as you would normally do.
- Make sure the attached FPETools is opened in Altium
- Open up the newly created Lbrary
- Click DXP -> Run Script -> CreateBodyFromOutline
- Save the library



Best regards,
Joris

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