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Importing PCB into COMSOL

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Hello

I am trying to import a PCB file into COMSOL. I have the file in .pcb format, but I can generate the PCB in the odb++ format. COMSOL requires the new odb++(X) format. Does anybody know of a way that I can create a odb++(X) file from a odb++ file or from a pcb file? Or any other method that I can use to import my PCB into COMSOL?

Thanks

4 Replies Last Post 22 sept. 2009, 03:45 UTC−4

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Posted: 2 decades ago 19 sept. 2009, 05:58 UTC−4
Hi,

I know that COMSOL supports DXF import, but I dont think that this method provides any track width information.

Regards,
Tom
Hi, I know that COMSOL supports DXF import, but I dont think that this method provides any track width information. Regards, Tom

Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

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Posted: 2 decades ago 19 sept. 2009, 09:41 UTC−4
Hi

I use the GDS from the "import ECAD" option, this works (mostly)

Good luck
Ivar
Hi I use the GDS from the "import ECAD" option, this works (mostly) Good luck Ivar

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Posted: 2 decades ago 21 sept. 2009, 10:07 UTC−4
Hi,

I've tried several simple test pcbs in ODB++(X), with almost no success at all. There is an article in the multiphysics blog to come (at least it was announced in the "Working with CAD" posting), and I am looking forward to that.

Best regards
Matthias
Hi, I've tried several simple test pcbs in ODB++(X), with almost no success at all. There is an article in the multiphysics blog to come (at least it was announced in the "Working with CAD" posting), and I am looking forward to that. Best regards Matthias

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Posted: 2 decades ago 22 sept. 2009, 03:45 UTC−4
I found a program that can convert gerber files to .gds. The problem is that it only works if I import the metal frame(does not work for whole 3D model). I think the problem is that there are so many different file formats that PCBs are saved in.
I found a program that can convert gerber files to .gds. The problem is that it only works if I import the metal frame(does not work for whole 3D model). I think the problem is that there are so many different file formats that PCBs are saved in.

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