Models With CircuitWorks, you can build SOLIDWORKS models from circuit boards and their components, showing outlines, keep-outs regions, annotations, and other features in the assembly. You can also import models from SOLIDWORKS. Contents Importing SOLIDWORKS Models You can import SOLIDWORKS model into CircuitWorks to take advantage of specialized printed circuit board functionality. You can import models that originated in CircuitWorks or models that were created in SOLIDWORKS. Building Component Models You can build a SOLIDWORKS part model for an individual component. CircuitWorks stores component models in the Component Library. Building SOLIDWORKS Assemblies from ECAD Files You can build a SOLIDWORKS assembly that represents the board, components, and other features in your ECAD data. Ability to Recognize SOLIDWORKS Features in CircuitWorks When you export SOLIDWORKS board files to CircuitWorks using the CircuitWorks Export Wizard, the Wizard recognizes and translates the SOLIDWORKS features into CircuitWorks terms. Editing Hole Features in the CircuitWorks Export Wizard You can edit individual hole features in the CircuitWorks Export Wizard Task Pane by clearing individual hole selections or renaming instances. Updating Assemblies You can update an assembly that is open in SOLIDWORKS to reflect minor changes from CircuitWorks. Updating an assembly is faster than rebuilding and retains SOLIDWORKS changes such as new mates. Update of Existing CircuitWorks Boards CircuitWorks evaluates changes you make to boards and determines whether to create a new PCB (Printed Circuit Board) or update the existing PCB. Related reference CircuitWorks Options - Models CircuitWorks Options - SOLIDWORKS Import