NX What is the difference between "Import ECAD Model" and "Read PCB"?

2021-10-06T23:28:08Z
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What is the difference between "Import ECAD Model" and "Read PCB" commands?
What kind of data are these commands suitable for importing?

Solution

Import ECAD and Read PCB can import the exact same data.  For the same IDX file with the same PCBx settings, the resulting model should be the same in both cases.

Import ECAD supports all formats (IDF, Zuken, IDX, Gencad) whereas Read PCB only supports IDX.  Read PCB tags the imported model so that collaboration can be done.



Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: PCB_EXCHANGE
Version: V1926
Function: ALL

Ref: 002-8575899

KB Article ID# PL8575899

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