Pulsonix can read Schematic netlists created from Viewdraw. Viewdraw netlists are made up of two files. The .pkg file which holds packaging information for the components and .net files which holds the connectivity information.
Importing Viewdraw Schematic Netlists
The following steps are required to generate Viewdraw netlists to import into Pulsonix.
- Use Project Manager in Workview Office to select the Viewdraw design that you wish to create the netlist from.
- Then select ViewPCB in Workview Office
- Check Create Netlist for Layout
- Select Assign REFDES & Create Generic Netlist from the Netlist Format drop down list.
- Then select Run
- This should create the two netlist files in the top level of the appropriate project folder.
- The files can then be imported into a Pulsonix PCB design using either the Data Transfer Wizard or Library Manager
Back Annotating to Viewdraw Schematics
Pulsonix cannot Back Annotate design changes to Viewdraw.