PCB of Allegro to PADS migration

 

1. To prepare the Allegro design(s) for migration, copy the contents of the \SDD_HOME\translators\skill_scripts folder to:

• Unix— the $HOME\pcbenv folder.

• Windows— the %HOME% folder. For example, C:\SPB_Data\pcbenv
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• 第一步：将PADS安装目录下转换脚本文件夹拷到Allegro相关目录下
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1. Verify that the following "System" Variables are set prior to running "skill load dfl_main.il" otherwise translator executable files do not properly generate correct output files and folders in the background.

AEX_BIN_ROOT=%SDD_HOME%\translators\win32\bin
AEX_ENABLE_JOBPREFS_LAYER_FIX=1

Tip: Some environments remove the above Variables when you run The MGC SDD Configurator. If this happens add them to "User" variables.

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• 第二步：设置电脑的环境变量，增加Translators相关执行文件
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1. For each design you want to translate:

1. Create a new folder (for example C:\SPB_Data\convert_1), and copy into it the Allegro design (.brd) file you want to migrate.

1. Open the .brd file, and in the Allegro command prompt window enter these command lines:

Command> skill load “dfl_main.il” (include quotes)Command> main out

1. The “main out” opens the Allegro to Expedition Translator dialog box. Click the Start One Way Translation button.

1. After the SKILL script has completed, any errors reported must be fixed, then rerun the SKILL script. The migration will not complete correctly if all errors are not fixed. When completed, numuerous folders and files are generated under the new design folder you created in step a.
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3. 第三步：用Allegro打开文件夹下的 "*.brd"文件，并在命令行下执行： skill load "dfl_main.il" 和 main out 两个命令
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1. Migrate the prepared Allegro design(s) (for example C:\SPB_Data\convert_1) to PADS Layout using one of the following steps:

• A single design— In PADS Layout, use File > Import. This procedure automatically includes attributes. When migration completes, it is automatically opened in PADS Layout.

• Multiple designs or to control attribute translation— Perform the following steps:

1. From the Start Menu, run the Allegro to PADS Translator.

1. In the :

1. Identify the location where you want the translated files placed.

1. Use the Add button to specify the files you want to translate.

1. Specify whether or not to translate attributes.

1. Click the Translate button. The output filename(s) will be in the format
   design_##########.pcb.
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3. 第四步：Allegro 文件不要关，同时打开新的PADS空文件，导入Allegro文件夹下的 “*.brd”文件。等软件自动生成PADS格式文件。
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