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[Brian Sidebotham <brian.sidebotham@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 8 October 2013 16:00, Wayne Stambaugh <stambaughw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On 10/8/2013 8:20 AM, Thomas Spindler wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I had to do some tricky mechanical design around a pcb and generated a
> step
> > like file format. (See attached example)
> >
> > If other users find it useful I will eventually integrate it into
> 3d-viewer.
> >
> > Thomas
> >
>
> Thomas,
>
> It certainly looks interesting.  When you say a step like file format,
> I'm assuming you mean a step file format.  I opened the attached file
> with Freecad without any issues so it must be step like enough.  Does
> your step generator include the component models as well as the board?
> This has been a frequently requested feature for KiCad so it would be
> nice to have if you are willing to see it through.  Your initial results
> are impressive and it's something I would find useful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
>
>
It also imports into Solid Edge ST6 as a step file as well.

Excellent work Thomas!

Best Regards, Brian.