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How to Connect Altium With a Mechanical CAD Software - Here Is an Example

Robert Feranec via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to integrate Altium Designer with mechanical CAD software in this comprehensive video tutorial. Explore the process of connecting Altium with Fusion 360 using MCAD CoDesigner. Discover techniques for importing boards from Altium to Fusion 360, working with component libraries, and visualizing copper tracks in 3D models. Master the art of designing enclosure parts, creating standoffs, and adding holes. Gain insights into modifying board shapes, moving mounting holes, and importing 3D models between Altium and Fusion 360. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates designing both bottom and top parts of an enclosure and efficiently importing changes between software platforms.

Syllabus

What is this video about
Importing board from Altium to Fusion 360
Components library
Copper / Tracks in 3D model
Designing the bottom part of enclosure
Creating stand off
Adding holes for enclosure
Board shape / outline modification
Moving mounting hole
Importing Fusion 360 3D model to Altium
Designing the top part of enclosure
Importing changes from Altium to Fusion 360

Taught by

Robert Feranec

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