Importing a C-MOLD *.fem file for Microchip Encapsulation

If you have a C-MOLD *.fem file (pre-dating C-MOLD 2000) and want to use it for a Microchip Encapsulation analysis, follow the steps below to import and convert the file so it is suitable for analysis.
Note: Not supported for 3D models.
  1. Click Import Import from the Quick Access toolbar, and import a CAD model.
  2. Identify the wire elements:
    1. In the Layers pane, click New Layer New Layer and name the new layer Wire.
    2. Click Select.
    3. On the model, select the wire elements.
    4. In the Layers pane, click Assign Layer Assign Layer. The wire elements will be assigned to the Wire layer.
    5. Ensure the wire elements are still selected.
    6. Click Change properties (Mesh tab > Properties panel > Change).
    7. In the Change Property Type To dialog, select Wire.
  3. Identify the leadframe elements:
    1. In the Layers pane, click New Layer New Layer and name the new layer Leadframe.
    2. Click Select.
    3. On the model, select the leadframe elements.
    4. In the Layers pane, click Assign Layer Assign Layer. The leadframe elements will be assigned to the Leadframe layer.
    5. Ensure the leadframe elements are still selected.
    6. Click Change properties (Mesh tab > Properties panel > Change).
    7. In the Change Property Type To dialog, select Leadframe.
  4. Click Application button then Save (Save > Save Study) to save the changes.
Parent topic: Importing a C-MOLD *.fem file