Push to 3D PCB

When pushing changes to the 3D PCB from the 2D PCB design, you can specify the geometry to display, see which components do not have a 3D model, and other display options.

1. On the PCB Design toolbar, click Push to 3D PCB .
2. The 3D PCB Config dialog displays.
   • Presets provide a way to quickly specify the 3D view configuration.
     • Recommended: This preset provides a balance of performance and utility.
     • Fastest: this preset uses 2D images to represent all objects except the board and components.
     • Most Detailed: this preset provides the most detailed information.
     • User Defined: this preset enables when another preset is manually changed.
   • 3D Geometry to Include: Select which objects are included as 3D geometry, including solder masks, Stop Layer geometry, copper texts, polygons, traces, and vias.
   • Components: displays a list of components and an alert for any component that does not have an associated 3D model.
   • Options
     • Silkscreen Quality: select from Low , Medium , or High .
     • Replace Board Outline: this option enables if the board outline was derived from a model sketch, was edited in the 2D PCB document, and used to replace the board profile.
3. Click OK to push the changes to the 3D PCB document.

Editing the 3D PCB Config

1. In the 3D PCB document, in the 3D PCB tab, in the Config panel, click 3D PCB Config .
2. Modify the configurations settings and click Pull.