Altiumdesigner2020 import 3D body SolidWorks 3D model

Now there are abundant device libraries on the Internet for PCB Designers download and use , However, it is inevitable that some very special devices are not available for download PCB library , Although we can Altium Designer Create a two-dimensional device in , But there is no way to create a very real three-dimensional model . For the above problems , This article introduces how to build on AltiumDesigner20 Version and SOLIDWORKS 2020 edition , Import the drawn 3D part into DXP Drawn in PCB In the device model .

1 SOLIDWORKS 3D model rendering

1.1 Model drawing

Refer to the dimensional data in the device manual , stay SolidWorks 3D model parts required for drawing in .

1.2 Save as

After drawing the model , Save as STEP AP214(.*step;stp) Format file

2 AltiumDesigner The operation

2.1 Switch to Mechanical 13 Mechanical layer

Mechanical 13 Mechanical 14 It's the mechanical layer , This dimension of the element , Including 3D .

2.2 place 3D Body

• Click on 3D Body Button
  
• Browse the selected saved file

• place 3D Model

When placed here , You can choose to place it next to the device first , because 3D After the model is loaded , The direction will be reversed . Need to switch to 3 Dimension view mode , Refer to the next two-dimensional silk screen line , Rotating model .

2.3 adjustment 3D Model

• Switch to 3D view mode

• Double click the 3D model , Pop up the design panel of model properties . By adjusting several angle values of the design panel , Make the model orientation angle to the appropriate position .

2.4 preservation

After adjustment , preservation .

3 The problem summary

Some devices have some words on the surface , My method is to add text to the sketch , Stretch on the boss 0.1mm Show this text （OMPON）. You have a better way to welcome comments .

Although the part needs to be saved as STEP AP214(.*step;stp) Format , But for the default SOLIDWORKS Spare parts (*.prt; *.sldprt) Format , It can also be in AltiumDesigner Add a 3D file in this format , But my AltiumDesigner Will report an error or no response .

Every time a part is added , It's all tumbling 90° Part model after , So when creating a part , You can try to draw inverted model parts according to the datum plane .