In the case of OrCAD the two files you would send them would be sample_orcad.min and sample_GENCAD.cad and these files should aid them in matching the correct file type you need. CAD and if you have either of these files available you are ready to go if not then request them from your client or your CAD department and do this by forwarding them the samples of the file formats you need and these samples are available by default in the directory c:\program files\unisoft\cad-import-file-samples-etc or c:\program files(x86)\unisoft\cad-import-file-samples-etc. Next look at the field "Standard extension" and in the case of OrCAD they are.
#HELP WITH PCAD 2001 FULL#
In the case of OrCAD both the "Min File" and "GENCAD" files have full "Contains this type of data" listings of "PCB pin x-y,netlist,trace data" and either one will work fine for importing into the Unisoft software.
#HELP WITH PCAD 2001 PC#
The field "Contains this type of data" indicates the PC Board data types contained in the file and usually the more types listed the better. Under the field "Contains this type of data" you will find that both have the same listing of "PCB pin x-y,netlist,trace data". Next under the field "File label or type" you will find "Min File" and "GENCAD". From the table below under the field "CAD system" look for OrCAD and you will find two listings. For example if your company or client uses the OrCAD CAD system to design their PC Boards and they have not sent you the correct files then use the table below to have them send you the desired files. If you are having trouble finding the right type of CAD file then use these samples to match them to the CAD files your CAD department or your clients may have available for processing with the Unisoft software. In that directory the sample files start with SAMPLE_ and the CAD System is in the name of the file, for example the file SAMPLE_PADS.ASC is a full sample of the PADS CAD system ASCII file.
#HELP WITH PCAD 2001 SOFTWARE#
After you have installed the Unisoft software full samples of most of the CAD formats listed in the table below can be found by default in the directory c:\program files\unisoft\cad-import-file-samples-etc or c:\program files(x86)\unisoft\cad-import-file-samples-etc. You can use this table to match up the correct CAD file required to be imported. If you are having trouble finding the right type of CAD file to import into the Unisoft software then the table below lists PC Board CAD, Gerber and mechanical CAD file formats that maybe imported into the Unisoft software. If the file contains "PCB pin x-y" data then usually with the Unisoft software this will be sufficient data to program your Assembly, AOI inspection and selective Soldering equipment and also create process assembly sheets, kitting labels, costing reports, do first article and general inspection. In general look for at a minimum "PCB pin x-y" in the field "Contains this type of data". So for example if you have a folder containing 40 assorted CAD, Gerber, BOM and Drawing files for a PC Board project use the Unisoft SMART OPEN feature by clicking FILE from the main menu then click SMART OPEN and point to the directory folder with the files and click OK and you will be presented with a list of the CAD files you can import. Unisoft SMART OPEN feature outlined previously above, will scan all files in a folder and will automatically detect the CAD files which have correct content for importing into the Unisoft software. ASC file format dates back to the 1980's and Unisoft supports virtually all the variations PADS created through the years within that format. Unisoft imports the ASCII text files created by CAD systems and supports revision levels dating back to the 1980's and this can be important because older versions of CAD systems are still in use and need to be supported. This software developed over the last 35 years imports all types of ECAD, MCAD and BOM formats. Unisoft has a set of the best ECAD, Gerber and BOM importers in the world today. The Unisoft software can import the wide assortment of CAD, Gerber, BOM and XY rotation files that EMS/CEM and OEM electronic manufactures encounter. The SMART OPEN feature looks at all the files for your project in the folder you select and then presents you with only the correct PC Board, CAD and Gerber files that can be imported into the Unisoft software with the most desirable CAD files at the top of the list. A new window opens and select one of the files presented and your PC Board will be displayed. In the new window browse to and select the directory that your project CAD or Gerber files are located in. TO USE "SMART OPEN": From the Unisoft software click FILE from the main menu, click SMART OPEN and a new window opens.