On 11/14/01 I asked: "I would like to use a 3D rendering of a prototype PCB for a project proposal. The rendering displays abnormal looking components at custom footprint locations. This is completely unacceptable for a professional proposal. Using 99SE SP6, can anyone tell me how I can generate realistic custom components for use in 3D renderings?"
On 11/15/01 Altium responded: "It is not possible to manually define the 3D model that Protel will use to represent your custom made components at this time. There are third-party tools that may be helpful in this task. The companies that I am aware of that offer these tools are . http://www.qualecad.com/ and http://www.desktop-eda.com.au/"; Too bad. I finally found a worthwhile application for 3D renderings, and I can't use it. What bothers me is that (then) Protel told me over a year ago that there would be a 99SE technique made available to depict user generated 3D components. To pursue this further means time and money out the window, so I decided to get by with the lame approach, that is, to display the 3D PCB without the components. Finally, I would like to thank those who provided their suggestions and comments via the PEDA Forum. Regards, Fred A Rupinski * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
