LayoutDB Object

This object is used to conduct the import of PCB models from 3rd-party EDA tools. To work correctly, the command methods must be executed in the order shown below.

Methods

SourceFileName ( name filename )

Full filename of the original PCB database.

LdbFileName ( name filename )

Set the filename for the CST layout database generated by the PCB import. The location is usually inside the CST project.

CreateDB

Creates the CST layout data base file (.ldb), by importing a PCB from some 3rd-party data base format.

LoadDB

Loads the CST layout data base file (.ldb) and creates the 3D model for it, including materials, lumped elements, and ports.