Scott,
I was not questioning the 2004 viewer. If you read my original reply it was only to answer a direct question regarding the capabilities of the QualECAD viewer.
Although in saying that the QualECAD 2004 viewer does have facilities that the Altium viewer does not and vice-versa. It is really a matter of preferences.
Neale.
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 at 17:19:50, Jones13, Scott wrote:-
The '3d Viewer' in 2004 is not just a 'viewer'.
It has the ability to - import component models (via iges or vrml 2.0) into the new pcb3dlib file. These models may then be added to your schematic components, or to components within IntLibs. (in much the same way as pcb footprints are added to components). Once a model of the pcb is built up (based on actual heights that have been given to the components) - if the height of it is '0' you will get either a default model (if no model has been specified for it - ie added to the schematic component or to the footprint properties), you may then export it via iges for import into a mechanical CAD package.
Granted, the one in 99se was old and clunky (and ran entirely in c++), but the new 3d viewer is basically integrated into 2004 - possibly more so than qualecad as it was written natively for 2004 (dxp).
The (New!!) stock standard default 3d viewer does actually work; it accurately represents the board (as far as it possibly can without further input from the user), has the ability to export IGES models, and can take in both IGES and VRML 2.0 format models for use as models on schematic components.
Scott Jones
* From: Neale Brodie * Subject: Re: [PEDA] QualECAD View 3D * Date: Thu, 08 Jul 2004 07:32:06 -0700
In simple terms it replaces the Altium viewer with one that, in our experience, just works. Very necessary in 99SE as there was no real alternative.
The program uses it's own component library (supplied) which can be supplemented by the user creating components. This can be done in most 3D CAD programs with VRML export (we use SE).
There are other capabilities such as, section view, selected views, an IDF export, total layer display control, etc.
I really do suggest you download the manual. It is not a large download and it will give you all the information.
Neale.
On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 at 08:13:33, edsi wrote:- Thanks for the response Niel, I guess I need to clarify my question. What can I do with this "viewer"?
Mike ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Neale Brodie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Protel EDA Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 13:22:33 +0100 Mike, The download can be run in evaluation mode for 21 days or so. Also manual can be downloaded separately. Neale.
On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 at 07:12:33, edsi wrote:- Hi Jason Before I download this program....can you or someone post exactly what I might be able to do with this program other than look at it like Protel's viewer? Mike Reagan
---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Jason Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Protel EDA Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 10:09:22 +0100 For those that have been waiting, QualECAD have released their View3D for Protel2004. Its at http://www.qualecad.com/ <http://www.qualecad.com/> Regards, Jason Morgan P.S. Its so much better than Altium's attempt at the same.......
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