Cam350 to PADS

[bans25]

Hi all, I have a Allegro design from a chip vendor (reference design) that i would like to convert to PADS. I have the .brd as well as gerbers and IPC netlist. Is there a way I can convert this to PADS? Is there a way to do this with CAM350? thanks much

[vdesigner99]

Hello Bans25. I think a valid way to do this is thru ODB++. Or use the Allegro to pads translator.
In allegro export an ODB file. In Cam350 import the ODB, then export a pads database. I tried this once and it seemed to work ok. Of course you have to have the ODB and Pads import/export licenses. Other wise if you want email me the ODB or BRD file and I can try for you.
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