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File Import IDF

Created: March 27, 2017 | Updated: January 28, 2021 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2
Now reading version 20. For the latest, read: File Import IDF for version 22

The File Import IDF dialogThe File Import IDF dialog

Summary

The File Import IDF dialog allows you to configure the properties of imported IDF files. 

Access

The dialog is accessed by clicking Open in the Import File dialog after clicking File » Import » IDF Board. 

Options/Control
  • Offsets - enter the desired offset distances for X and Y in the text boxes.
  • Board File Import Options - enable the checkbox of the items you want to import.
  • OK - click to initiate the import process. 
 
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Note

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