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How do I use the " Link To Generic 3D Model " functionality in CircuitStudio

jaza_tom

I can use the "Embed Generic 3D model" button in the 3D Body dialogue box.  Fine.  Good.

 

The "Link To Generic 3D Model" button is greyed out, with the subtext:  "Linking Unavailable in PCB Library"

 

See screenshot:

 

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I assume that this is functionality that the developers have removed from CircuitStudio, but have randomly left a greyed-out button for some reason.

 

Is my assessment correct?

 

There is no way to have updateable 3D model files in CircuitStudio?  We are forced to embed them in the design and then go back to the PCB library component, delete the 3d body, import the updated 3d body, and re-position it w.r.t. the footprint?

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    I have down loaded a wurth part and it's 3d model. In fact all wurth model seem to do simular things.

     

    When I embed the 3d model is says it meshing but sits there for ever.

    I left it 24 hours and it did not return.

     

    It take less than a minute on altium designer at work to do this.

     

    I think this is a crash.

     

    Anyone seen this before?

    Thanks

    Getting no response from Altiumsupport@farnell.com

     

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  • 0 in reply to lainscough_dfc

    Just tried it with the step model of the part downloaded from Digikey and it placed just fine onto a PCB.

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  • 0 in reply to tarribred61

    Yes, but if you try to embed this model into your own footprint it crashes. You say you made it work but I often get a meshing crash on 3D imports.

    It was a more generic question for 3D parts, not just the worth INT library down load.

    i.e if you have your own 3D model and your own PCB, some 3D models cause crashes with it saying meshing and it never comes back.

     

    Support did raise a ticket on this for me but had no response.

     

    This is worrying as if you do your own 3D parts, its hit and miss if you can add a 3D model.

    Thanks for trying, Lee

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  • 0 in reply to tarribred61

    Yes, but if you try to embed this model into your own footprint it crashes. You say you made it work but I often get a meshing crash on 3D imports.

    It was a more generic question for 3D parts, not just the worth INT library down load.

    i.e if you have your own 3D model and your own PCB, some 3D models cause crashes with it saying meshing and it never comes back.

     

    Support did raise a ticket on this for me but had no response.

     

    This is worrying as if you do your own 3D parts, its hit and miss if you can add a 3D model.

    Thanks for trying, Lee

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