IPC-356 data base

[Ron Miswald]

I am trying to generate an IPC-356 data base in CAM350. I go into Utilities > build part (build the parts), Utilities > Extract netlist, etc. Am I on the right track? I recently talked to an individual who seemed to think it was a simple matter of clicking a few radio buttons. Does this sound right to you CAM350 gurus?

[Jason Roetz]

If you're only looking for an IPC-356 netlist, then yes, it's a couple of mouse button clicks. If you're looking for a database, then it's more work. I tried creating parts in CAM350 years ago, but soon gave up as the time it would take was not worth the trouble.

Jason

[Ron Miswald]

Select File > Export > IPC > IPC-D-356. Is from help file.

I go into file > export > netlist > get the message "no nets to export, continue?" I select yes.
Then I select IPC-D-356 with assign unused nets radio button selected. I get connections to pads (vias), but it definitely is more nets then is on the board.

Can you give me more hints?

[Jason Roetz]

Before you export the netlist, go to Utilities, Netlist Extract. Then run the Netlist Export from the File Menu.

Jason

[Ron Miswald]

The results look reasonable. Thank you.

[cadpro2k]

Hi Ron, and the others.

I simply run the VB script in PADS to generate the IPC356 netlist. I only use CAM350 for gerber verification; and HAVE NOT had a problem at fab with my PADS generated gerber274X files or drill files.

I ALWAYS supply a 356 netlist though. :)

Mitch