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Hi,
there are User Language Programs that allow to generate 3D data. This are projects initated by EAGLE customers. Please take a look at the download area of www.cadsoft.de. In the ULP direcotry search for
acis-sat.ulp
ACIS-SAT exports an ACIS model of the PCB as a Standard ACIS Text (SAT) file in units of inches. The ACIS model includes a 1/16" thick cuboid (rectangular slab) with holes. Importing this type of model into a CAD package is useful for enclosure design. The vector-based nature of the file enables importing CAD packages to support snapping to PCB features including hole centers. Many 3D CAD packages support SAT files including AutoCAD, Inventor, CADKEY, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, IronCAD and more. Uploaded by Ed Slatt <ed.slatt at pcbsingles.com> from PCB Singles
eagle_to_3d_4_0.ulp
EAGLE-TO-3D…Version 4.0 has been upgraded to allow the user to Enable/Disable 3D Mapping Assumptions. When 3D Mapping Assumptions are enabled, a larger percentage of detailed 3D models will appear on the generated 3D Board.
When entering the IDF-TO-3D tool, the user can accept, reject, or replace these 3D mapping assumptions. After acceptance or replacement of mappings, IDF-TO-3D will remember the mappings for future 3D boards. When mapping assumptions are disabled, EAGLE-TO-3D Version 4.0 will work like previous revisions and only map components from the EAGLE Supplied Libraries. Version 4.0 also allows the user to modify the board thickness. A single button click creates your 3D PCB directly from EAGLE. Thousands of EAGLE Library Components are mapped to 3D models. The ULP
also includes free use of the IDF-to-3D tool that allows users to connect additional unmapped footprints to 3D models. Generate a free 3D PDF file, purchase a 3D STEP file, or purchase a 3D Printer Prototype. Receive a free 3D Printer Prototype with your PCB-POOL
order.
generate_3d_data.ulp and generate_3d_data_eng.pdf
ULP for generating 3d data for 3D-MCAD systems and the help file of Generate 3D Data translated to English. File format: IDF3.0 (IDB:board, IDL:libary) Uploaded by Neubacher Andreas <a.neubacher at commend.com> from
Commend International GmbH
3d_ulp_v2.2.zip
3D ULP by Søren Theodorsen Making PRO Engineer 3D assembly files from EAGLE files using IDF and DXF. Documentation and example are included. Works with EAGLE 5.11-6.2 and ProEngineer WF5. Version 2.2: Fixed a bug where dimension layer arc were discrete to 10 degrees. Fixed a bug where circles in dimension were not made as holes.
There are two further projects available in the internet:
3D data for PovRay (rendering program)
==> http://www.matwei.de
EAGLE meets SketchUp -- turn your Eagle layouts into 3D models
==> http://eagleup.wordpress.com/
HTH
Richard
Hi,
there are User Language Programs that allow to generate 3D data. This are projects initated by EAGLE customers. Please take a look at the download area of www.cadsoft.de. In the ULP direcotry search for
acis-sat.ulp
ACIS-SAT exports an ACIS model of the PCB as a Standard ACIS Text (SAT) file in units of inches. The ACIS model includes a 1/16" thick cuboid (rectangular slab) with holes. Importing this type of model into a CAD package is useful for enclosure design. The vector-based nature of the file enables importing CAD packages to support snapping to PCB features including hole centers. Many 3D CAD packages support SAT files including AutoCAD, Inventor, CADKEY, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, IronCAD and more. Uploaded by Ed Slatt <ed.slatt at pcbsingles.com> from PCB Singles
eagle_to_3d_4_0.ulp
EAGLE-TO-3D…Version 4.0 has been upgraded to allow the user to Enable/Disable 3D Mapping Assumptions. When 3D Mapping Assumptions are enabled, a larger percentage of detailed 3D models will appear on the generated 3D Board.
When entering the IDF-TO-3D tool, the user can accept, reject, or replace these 3D mapping assumptions. After acceptance or replacement of mappings, IDF-TO-3D will remember the mappings for future 3D boards. When mapping assumptions are disabled, EAGLE-TO-3D Version 4.0 will work like previous revisions and only map components from the EAGLE Supplied Libraries. Version 4.0 also allows the user to modify the board thickness. A single button click creates your 3D PCB directly from EAGLE. Thousands of EAGLE Library Components are mapped to 3D models. The ULP
also includes free use of the IDF-to-3D tool that allows users to connect additional unmapped footprints to 3D models. Generate a free 3D PDF file, purchase a 3D STEP file, or purchase a 3D Printer Prototype. Receive a free 3D Printer Prototype with your PCB-POOL order.
generate_3d_data.ulp and generate_3d_data_eng.pdf
ULP for generating 3d data for 3D-MCAD systems and the help file of Generate 3D Data translated to English. File format: IDF3.0 (IDB:board, IDL:libary) Uploaded by Neubacher Andreas <a.neubacher at commend.com> from
Commend International GmbH
3d_ulp_v2.2.zip
3D ULP by Søren Theodorsen Making PRO Engineer 3D assembly files from EAGLE files using IDF and DXF. Documentation and example are included. Works with EAGLE 5.11-6.2 and ProEngineer WF5. Version 2.2: Fixed a bug where dimension layer arc were discrete to 10 degrees. Fixed a bug where circles in dimension were not made as holes.
There are two further projects available in the internet:
3D data for PovRay (rendering program)
==> http://www.matwei.de
EAGLE meets SketchUp -- turn your Eagle layouts into 3D models
==> http://eagleup.wordpress.com/
HTH
Richard
