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Exploring Layers, Traces, Filled Areas, and Vias

In this example, you explore some of the new CircuitWorks features for ECAD models with layers, traces, filled areas, and vias.

You perform the following tasks:
  • Explore the PADS® model layers, traces, pads, vias, and filled areas.
  • View layer properties.
  • Examine the board thickness.
  • Change via properties and filter vias.
  • Build the model in SolidWorks.
  • Export the model back to CircuitWorks.
  • Explore conductive layer modeling options.
  1. Opening and Exploring the PADS File in CircuitWorks
    First, open the PADS ECAD file in the CircuitWorks software and explore layers, traces, vias, pads, and filled areas.
  2. Viewing Layer Properties
    Next, you view the thickness and types of layers.
  3. Editing Via Properties and Filtering Vias
    Next, you view and edit the position and diameter of a via, filter a via, and build the model in SolidWorks.
  4. Building the Model in SolidWorks
    Next, you build the model in the SolidWorks application and see how the features are exported.
  5. Building Only Top and Bottom Conductive Layers
    You can set up CircuitWorks to model only the top and bottom conductive layers in SolidWorks to save build time.
  6. Building the PADS File Again
    Next, build the PADS file to see that only the top and bottom layers appear in the tree.


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