CAD file downloader

The CAD file downloader dialog box displays 2D footprints downloaded from the manufacturer parts catalog.

 

Menu: Library > Manufacturer part manager > 2D footprints (3D SOLIDWORKS)

Manufacturer parts manager: Contextual menu of manufacturer part > 2D footprints (3D SOLIDWORKS)

 

In the manufacturer parts manager dialog box, select the manufacturer parts and click the command to start the download. When an existing file is already associated with the manufacturer part, you are asked if you want to overwrite it.

 

The downloaded 2D footprints are automatically stored in the 2D footprints manager in the same class as the manufacturer part.

 

Stop: Stops the download of the selected 2D footprint.

Retry: Restarts the 2D footprint download after stopping it.

Open: Opens the selected 2D footprint. This feature has three options. You can open a footprint in the graphical interface (click Open), in the preview window, or in eDrawings.

Delete: Deletes the selected 2D footprint.

Manufacturer part manager: Opens the manufacturer part manager dialog box.

Properties: Opens the properties of the selected 2D footprint.


Related topics:

 

2D footprints manager