Scicards, Harris EDA, Encore PCB

Overview

The Scicards File reader takes as input a CII (.DAT) file. For directions on creating this file in Scicards, please see the original system file generation section.

Versions Supported

CAMCAD supports Version 23 thru 28 (CII2-8).

Specific Import Procedures

The Scicards import procedure does not vary from the generic import procedure described in the Importing Section index. Simply choose the File | Import command from the menu or the Import button on the Main toolbar. From the list of licensed import modules select "Scicards/Encore  Layout Read" and click OK. Next, browse to your Scicards file and click OK to load the file. Finally, check the log messages and select "Place at Origin and Fit Page to Image".

The default rules file is Scicards.in and is found in the CAMCAD directory. See CII.in File for more information regarding the use of this file.

Tips, Notes and Importing Questions

General Comments

Board outline is PSEUDO REAL. LOCAL COMPONENT driven.

Input Comments

Scicards can have complex padstack definitions with pads and vias in the same padstack. Most other CAD systems can not handle this.

Translator run time is slow due to the fact that the CII database is layer oriented .

Can define local padstacks per component, which may be different from the Library definition.

Pads (534) must be part of a Pingroup (552), all other pads are ignored.