PADS ASCII

The PADS ASCII Modeler is an option for our IDF Modeler product. It reads the PADS ASCII data, transparently formats it into IDF data and creates an Assembly. This enables you to create a PCB assembly with the same options and settings as are availabe in the IDF Modeler.

It also allows you to create a PADS ASCII file from your assembly. This allows you to start a PCB design in your mechanical design package.

This option provides PADS users who do not have the PADS IDF Link with the ability to create 3D Assemblies of their PCB's.

Features:

• Same ease of use as with the IDF Modeler
• All IDF Modeler Import features are supported
• Converts PADS keepouts into IDF Keepouts
• Includes the ability to model copper pads in the 3D assembly - this is a feature that is not possible with standard IDF
• Available for SolidWorks, Inventor and Solid Edge
• Available for PADS V5, 2005 and 2007 ascii files