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wfalco16-Pearl
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December 3, 2014
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OBD File(s)

  • December 3, 2014
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All,

Someone sent me a zip file and asked if Pro/E can import obd files.

In the zip are a series of folder and files.

I don't see anything .obd.

Not sure if if I had the file I could open it.

It's pwb stuff.

Anyone familiar with this?

WayneF

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    kimndave91-Visitor
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    December 4, 2014

    These guys may help http://www.artwork.com/odb++/odb++_overview.htm Something to do with Valor (Frontline), now part of MentorGraphics.


    More info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ODB%2B%2B


    It looks like the equivalent of STEP for circuit boards. Where Gerber typically captures the artwork, ODB++ must capture the schematic, the artwork, the board outline, probably package dimensions and placement for the components.


    http://www.frontline-pcb.com/category/ODBFAQ

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    kimndave91-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    December 4, 2014

    More info from http://www.odb-sa.com/partners/ (ODB++ Solutions Alliance)




    <h4>PTC</h4>

    Creo View ECAD reads ODB++ for visualization and comparison of ECAD PCB product-models whilst being fully integral to PTC’s PLM solutions.





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    wfalco16-PearlAuthor
    16-Pearl
    December 4, 2014
    Dave,
    I will have to look more into this. Looks like a good lead. Thanks!
    Wayne


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