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The Import command is used to import a design project or document into a CircuitMaker project.
The command can be accessed from any editor by choosing File » Import from the main menus.
The Open dialog opens in which you can browse to then select the desired document. Use the drop-down in the dialog (highlighted in the image below) to select a specific type of file. Choose All files (*.*) to see all files.
After selecting the desired file then clicking Open, the selected file will open in the design space and will be added to the Projects panel.
The Import command allows you to open files from other design types. Use the respective System Preferences to configure the files.
Supported EAGLE files are *.SCH, *.BRD, and *.EPF. Refer to System Preferences Importers - EAGLE.
Supported PADS files are *.ASC and *.TXT. Refer to System Preferences Importers - PADS.
Supported OrCAD files are *.DSN and *.MAX. Refer to System Preferences Importers - OrCAD.
Supported Protel 99SE files are *DDB. Refer to System Preferences Importers - Protel 99SE.
Supported AutoCAD files are *.DXF and *.DWG. Refer to System Preferences Importers - AutoCAD.
After opening the AutoCAD file, the Import from AutoCAD dialog opens in which you can configure the files.
Key options in the dialog are described below.
The AutoCAD DXF/DWG format allows for the inclusion of two drawing environments – the Model space and Paper space. In AutoCAD, the drawing source is in the limitless 3D Model space, and can also be resized into the 2D Paper space in preparation for page printing. The saved DXF/DWG file can include the Model space data or data from both the Model and Paper spaces.
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are more likely to scale at a 1:1 ratio when imported.Layer Mappings and Donut To Pad Conversion Table
Use this region to specify how named layers in the AutoCAD file are mapped to CircuitStudio layers, and if donut shapes (arc circles) are converted to Pads.
Additional Controls
*.ini
file.*.ini
file.Supported KiCAD files are *.pro, *.kicad_pro, *.sch, *.kicad_sch, and *.kicad_pcb. Refer to System Preferences Importers - KiCAD.
Supported P-CAD files are *.SCH and *.PCB. Refer to System Preferences Importers - P-CAD.
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