Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium
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Topic: Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium
Posted By: Joris
Subject: Automatically generate 3D bodies in Altium
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 8:49am
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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: http://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/uploads/600/FPETools.zip" rel="nofollow - 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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Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2013 at 10:36pm
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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 |
Posted By: craigcu
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:29am
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Hi Joris, I believe many Altium users would be pleased if you could share your script at: https://code.google.com/p/altium-designer-addonsCraig,%20AMTELCO" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: Nick B
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 9:35am
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Regardless what Joris says, can you mention the http://www.pcblibraries.com/Products/FPX/3D-STEP.asp" rel="nofollow - 3D STEP output ? There is no need to purchase the software to create the BGAs.
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