Export ODB++ files

1. With the circuit board open in the canvas, on the Manufacturing toolbar, click Export ODB++ .
2. In the Export ODB++ Output dialog, specify the:
   • Filename for the output.
   • File type, selecting from .tgz, .zip, or .tar.
   • Location where the files are saved.
3. Click OK.

Ansys ODB++ Output Requirements

Do not export:

• Silkscreen
• Solder-mask
• Paste-mask
• avoid True Type Font text because it can cause loading errors

Export:

• Layers
  • Signal
  • Dielectric
  • Drill
  • Route layers
• ECAD data such as
  • Component layers (1 Top and 16 Bottom)
  • Eda/data (nets and footprints)
  • CAD netlist (netlists/cadnet/netlist)
  • Copper layer's thickness
    • '.copper_weight' attribute is exported in the 'attrlist' file and the measurement unit is either μm (micron) or oz/sqft depending on the output unit
  • Dielectric layer's thickness
    • '.layer_dielectric' attribute is exported in the 'attrlist' file and the measurement unit is either mm or inch depending on output's unit.

Creating a custom CAMJOB ODB++ template

1. Use the CAM Processor interface to create a CAMJOB template from any of the default ODB++ templates.
2. After adjusting it, based on the above guidelines, save it in the FOLDER where the ODB++ output file is saved.
3. The ODB++ CAMJOB template is then used to generate the ODB++ output, rather than the default template.