ecad_hint.map Question

[ptc-680841]

Guys,
I am wondering if there is a way to accomplish this in my hint map file. I want to use one proe model to represent many ecad parts on my board. Sounds simple, but I would prefer only one entry in the "ecad_hint.map" file.

For example, I am looking for something like this, but have no idea if it is possible and what the specific syntax would be. Thought I would ask before trying to test out different possible syntax combinations.

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ECAD_ALT_NAME "ECAD_TYPE "MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"MCAD_TYPE "part"MCAD_LAYER "END#
Without a condensed entry format of some sort, I would have to have three individual entries like this:
#map_objects_by_name->ECAD_NAME "X01"
ECAD_ALT_NAME "ECAD_TYPE "MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"MCAD_TYPE "part"MCAD_LAYER "END#map_objects_by_name->ECAD_NAME "X02"
ECAD_ALT_NAME "ECAD_TYPE "MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"MCAD_TYPE "part"MCAD_LAYER "END#map_objects_by_name->ECAD_NAME "X03"
ECAD_ALT_NAME "ECAD_TYPE "MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"MCAD_TYPE "part"MCAD_LAYER "END#
Any guidance you can give is appreciated.
Andy B.


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[ptc-1140560]

Andy,

The hint map file works with wildcards "*"

X0* can replace X01, X02, X03, etc

Keith


On Jun 11, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Andrew Burke <andrew@productview.com>
wrote:

> Guys,
>
> I am wondering if there is a way to accomplish this in my hint map
> file. I want to use one proe model to represent many ecad parts on
> my board. Sounds simple, but I would prefer only one entry in the
> "ecad_hint.map" file.
>
> For example, I am looking for something like this, but have no idea
> if it is possible and what the specific syntax would be. Thought I
> would ask before trying to test out different possible syntax
> combinations.
>
> #
> map_objects_by_name->
> ECAD_NAME "X01" "X02" "X03"
> ECAD_ALT_NAME "
> ECAD_TYPE "
> MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"
> MCAD_TYPE "part"
> MCAD_LAYER "
> END
> #
>
> Without a condensed entry format of some sort, I would have to have
> three individual entries like this:
>
> #
> map_objects_by_name->
> ECAD_NAME "X01"
> ECAD_ALT_NAME "
> ECAD_TYPE "
> MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"
> MCAD_TYPE "part"
> MCAD_LAYER "
> END
> #
> map_objects_by_name->
> ECAD_NAME "X02"
> ECAD_ALT_NAME "
> ECAD_TYPE "
> MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"
> MCAD_TYPE "part"
> MCAD_LAYER "
> END
> #
> map_objects_by_name->
> ECAD_NAME "X03"
> ECAD_ALT_NAME "
> ECAD_TYPE "
> MCAD_NAME "X-ALL"
> MCAD_TYPE "part"
> MCAD_LAYER "
> END
> #
>
> Any guidance you can give is appreciated.
>
> Andy B.
>
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[ira.winston]

Thanks Keith! This is working for us and solves the issue for this particular board.
Have a Rant-Free Friday everyone!

[ptc-1140560]

Some time back I conducted a few Pro/ECAD webinars to show users how to generate geometrically accurate 3D PCBs in Pro/Engineer. Would there be interest in an encore webinar or two?

Topics covered would be:

-The EMN and EMP IDF Files and how these files can bi-directionally transfer ECAD data to/from Pro/Engineer
-The ecad_hint.map file and how 2D "block" data can be replaced with real 3D PCB Components in Pro/E
-Synchronizing ECAD and Pro/Engineer component geometries
-Best practice design processes for developing 3D PCBs
-How Simplified Solutions Hint Map Tool and 3D Component Library can streamline the process of creating 3D PCBs
-Answer any Pro/ECAD related questions

If you or any of your collegues would be interested, send me a quick reply email . If there are sufficient responses I will set up times/dates to accomodate.

Regards,

Keith


Keith Richman
Simplified Solutions Inc.
410-420-7853 (United States)
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[ptc-680841]

ECAD'ers,
I see it is OOTB functionality to pass certain parameters from ECAD to MCAD using IDF files and the
"ecad_hint.map" file.
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I also noticed there are many other parameters that I can show in the Model Tree, such as:
ECAD_OWNERECAD_PLACEMENT_STATUSECAD_RESISTANCEECAD_CAPACITANCE
etc.
I counted 19 parameters. I am wondering if it is possible to create a custom parameter and have that passed back and forth? Something like ECAD_DESCRIPTION. What do you think? Am I "onto something" or am I "on something"?
Thanks in advanced for your input.
Andy B.