While placing generic 3D models is a recommended way of using 3D Body objects as this provides an accurate and detailed component representation on the PCB, a 3D Body object also can be used for placing extruded polygon, cylindrical and spherical 3D Body shapes either in the PCB editor or into a PCB library component footprint. The following file formats are supported:

SummaryĪ 3D body is a primitive design object that is used as a container into which a standard-format generic 3D model, including STEP, SolidWorks and Parasolid format models, can be imported to represent the three-dimensional shape of the physical component that is mounted on the assembled PCB. The actual 3D shape is displayed when the editor is switched to 3D display mode (click View » 3D Layout Mode or press the 3 shortcut).ģD models are available from many component manufacturers and community websites. Working with an Extruded, Spherical, or Cylindrical 3D Body ObjectĪ PCB component footprint completed with a 3D Body.Editing via the 3D Body Dialog or Properties Panel.

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