On Fri, 2010-02-26 at 01:46 +0000, Kai-Martin Knaak wrote: > On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:30:09 +0000, Peter Clifton wrote: > > >> If pcb is to export, or import 3D data, I suggest to choose freecad > >> format. This is fully documented XML with no NDA restrictions or > >> dubious backengineering. In addition, freecad will be able to export to > >> a number of standard 3D formats. > > > > VRML and STEP are the two most important formats in that regard - > > IMHO, VRML is more geared toward computer graphics rather than mechanical > CAD. Both mechnical CDA applications I used at work, can export VRML, but > not import. STEP seems like the ideal candidate as it is specifically > meant to cover the ex change of construction data. But the standard is > not freely available. In addition it is a monster with thousands of > pages.
I met with the LiquidPCB developer today, and he's been working on a STEP importer.. so there might be some possible overlap there. He also mentioned that he has a DXF outline -> (geda-)PCB converter, which he would make available if anyone wanted it. Best wishes, -- Peter Clifton Electrical Engineering Division, Engineering Department, University of Cambridge, 9, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FA Tel: +44 (0)7729 980173 - (No signal in the lab!) _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user