The Intermediate Data Format (IDF) is an industry-standard specification. It is designed specifically for the exchange of printed circuit assembly (PCA) data between mechanical design and printed circuit board (PCB) layout.
The Autodesk® Inventor® IDF Translator uses the IDF format to read files containing printed circuit assembly data. It uses the IDF format to create an assembly or part file in Autodesk Inventor containing the PCB and all its components.
The IDF Translator enables the transfer of PCA data between PCB layout and mechanical design within Autodesk Inventor.