ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, NETWORKS & HARNESSES

Solid Edge PCB Collaboration

Solid Edge PCB Collaboration removes barriers between ECAD-MCAD environments by efficiently communicating design intent between domains while allowing engineers to stay in their individual environments. The software provides an intuitive 3D visualization of both the printed circuit board and its enclosure, enabling easy creation and export of PCB design intent.

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PCB Collaboration

Consume 3D models from industry-leading PCB environments using an open, interoperable environment
Easily create and export design intent for PCBs from MCAD environment
Efficiently transmit data bi-directionally between domains using IDX data format – transfer only data needed to propose changes
Use realistic 3D views of PCB components to aid in design development
Locate PCB components easily using a PCB pathfinder
View component properties with a simple click – no more searching for a part in a graphical environment
Automatically align and map 3D models from Mentor PCB products such as PADS Professional and Xpedition
Import copper data, in the form of sketches, from the electrical domain

Although Solid Edge PCB Collaboration works seamlessly with Solid Edge PCB Design, it is an open, interoperable environment that may also be deployed with other industry-leading PCB design software applications that use the IDX format for ECAD-MCAD collaboration. Solid Edge PCB Collaboration supports IDX 2.0 and 3.0.

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