Thanks for those suggestions, but that's way too much work. I guess I'll just design a minimal enclosure for my specific needs.
> On Feb 9, 2018, at 18:58 , [email protected] wrote: > > Older versions of Eagle can do 3D exports. The process flow I have used with > Eagle6 is - > > Generate a ENM file from the ULP exporter. > Convert the ENM to a suitable 3D file format STEP > Import there STEP file into MCAD > > There are suppose to be ULPs that can generate a SAT but that triggers a bug > in my MCAD importer. > > The problem is still associating components with models. But that is the > problem that makes it complex to do in Allegro. > > For case design, a rough model can be created by: > - Make DXF export of the board (Gerber conversion or open file in Allegro and > output a DXF). Goal is to get a 2D outline of the board with cutouts, holes, > etc. > - Import DXF into MCAD and extrude it to the thickness of the PCB (0.062) > - Create an assembly with the extruded board and place the larger components > (connectors usually). A lot of connectors have locating pins that can be used > to locate the model. > > A little more work but workable. > > On Friday, February 09, 2018 18:12:42 Graham wrote: >> Eagle does not support import of Gerbers. >> It will output Gerbers of boards you have designed. >> Only the latest (Autodesk) Eagle 8 version will support 3-D parts. >> --- Graham >> >> == >> >> On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7:59:47 PM UTC-6, john3909 wrote: >>> I’m wondering if this can be done with Eagle. It might be possible to >>> import the gerber file, create the PCB from that and then add the >>> connectors 3D parts. Perhaps someone who knows Eagle might comment. >>> >>> Regards, >>> John >>> >>>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:54 PM, Rick Mann <[email protected] >>> >>> <javascript:>> wrote: >>>> I don't have Altium. >>>> >>>>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 17:49 , John Syne <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>> >>> wrote: >>>>> If you could Import the board into Altium it is pretty easy to create >>> >>> the step file. Here is how that works. For each connector, add the 3D step >>> file from the connector manufacturer, align connectors to board and pads >>> and then export the complete board in step. I estimate that is would take >>> a >>> few hours to get this done. >>> >>>>> I think someone asked for the Alegro ascii file which is necessary to >>> >>> import the board into Altium, but so far I think Gerald hasn’t got this >>> done. >>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> John >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Rick Mann <[email protected] >>> >>> <javascript:>> wrote: >>>>>> Oh, that's a pity. Makes it hard to know exactly where to place >>> >>> cutouts along the edges. I mean, I can measure it with calipers, but it's >>> hard to get it accurate. In particular, I wanted to have the reset button >>> insert into a boss on the enclosure to protect it from accidental presses. >>> >>>>>>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 16:39 , Gerald Coley <[email protected] >>> >>> <javascript:>> wrote: >>>>>>> No, we never did one. We did not do the profiles for all of the parts >>> >>> on the board. >>> >>>>>>> Gerald >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>>>>>> From: [email protected] <javascript:> [mailto: >>> [email protected] <javascript:>] On Behalf Of Rick Mann >>> >>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 6:34 PM >>>>>>> To: [email protected] <javascript:> >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [beagleboard] x15 STEP file? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any chance of getting one? 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