Use this tool to create a PCB from a Schematic design. This process will create a collated netlist from which you can place and route to make the PCB design. Any errors or warnings during translation are reported to a file which can be viewed for checking.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: None
Default Menu: Tools
Command: Translate To PCB
Locating this option
Available from: Tools menu > Translate To PCB option
How To Use Translate To PCB
Use this option when you have completed your Schematic design.
From the dialog you can make selections for Technology and Profile files as well as the location of the placement of the components once in the PCB design.
Design
The name of the PCB design, which would normally be the same as the schematic.
Technology
Choose a PCB Technology to use. The technology defines the layers, power planes, pad styles, track styles, etc.
If you wish to use predefined signals on your power and ground pins, you should ensure that these signal net names are defined in the technology. Your power pins will then be automatically connected when the schematic is translated. (See Parts Editor - Pins and Net Names).
Profile file
Choose a PCB Profile to use. This will give you a jump-start, because you can have your board outline and other general annotation predefined. You can also have critical components pre-placed in the profile. Only pre-placed components which match by part name and footprint, with a component in the schematic, will be retained.
All components to bin
Check this option if you want to use the Component Bin. Otherwise components are stacked in the design area.
Show bin
Show the Component Bin. You will want to use this if you have put the unplaced components into the bin.
Related Topics
Design Settings - Synchronisation | PCB Technology | PCB Profile | Parts Editor | Component Bin