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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.

You must add in CircuitWorks to follow this example.
  1. From SolidWorks, click CircuitWorks > Open ECAD File and browse to install_dir\CircuitWorksFull\Examples\Pads\preview.asc.

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  2. In the CircuitWorks tree, expand Filled Areas Filled_Areas 16x16.png and select the second filled area HP83515280.

    The selected filled area is displayed in the preview window.

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  3. In the CircuitWorks tree, select Pads Pads 16x16.png.

    The pads are displayed on the ECAD file preview.

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    You can also view individual pads you select in the tree.

  4. In the CircuitWorks tree, select Traces Traces 16x16.png.

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    The traces are displayed on the ECAD file preview. You can also select individual traces in the tree.

  5. Click the Preview tab, select Bottom View Tool_Bottom_Standard_Views.gif (Preview toolbar), and in the CircuitWorks tree, select Traces Traces 16x16.png again.

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  6. Click Top View Tool_Top_Standard_Views.gif (Preview toolbar) and click the Tools tab.
  7. In the CircuitWorks tree, select Vias Vias 16x16.png.

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    The vias are displayed on the ECAD file preview.



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