Creating PCB transfer files

Preparing a Capture design for Layout is a two-part process. First, you must create a valid design. Then, you need to create a netlist in an .MNL file format in Capture that you can read into Layout.

 

After you create a project, you can create a netlist to exchange schematic information with other EDA tools. You can choose from more than 30 industry-recognized netlist formats. Your choice of netlist depends on the destination application.

 

You can bring Capture netlist information into layout in two ways:

• Choose one of the AutoECO options to merge the netlist with the board file
• Select the Run ECO to Layout option in Capture’s Create Netlist dialog box to automatically communicate modifications to Layout

 If the board file is open in Layout when you update the netlist file, Layout automatically displays a dialog box asking if you want to load the new netlist file. If the board file is not open when the netlist changes, Layout prompts you to load the modified netlist when you re-open the board file.