PADS Translator
Quickly and accurately convert design data generated from other
ECAD tools
into the Siemens PADS environment, minimizing errors and data loss
during migration.
Supported EDA Tools
Reliably convert PCB data between major ECAD tools for efficient data
integration,
even across heterogeneous design environments.
| From ↓ / To → | Allegro | Xpedition | PADS | PADS Pro | BSXE | Zuken | DXF | Gerber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro | check | check | check | check | check | check | check | Beta |
| Xpedition | check | check | check | check | check | check | check | Beta |
| PADS | check | check | check | check | check | check | check | Beta |
| PADS Pro | check | check | check | check | check | check | check | Beta |
| BSXE | check | check | check | check | check | remove | check | Beta |
| Zuken | check | 26Q4 | 26Q4 | 26Q4 | remove | check | check | Beta |
| Altium | 26Q4 | 26Q4 | 26Q4 | 26Q4 | remove | 26Q4 | check | Beta |
| DXF | remove | remove | remove | remove | remove | remove | check | remove |
| Gerber | remove | remove | remove | remove | remove | remove | check | check |
| From ↓ / To → | OrCAD Capture | PADS Designer | Xpedition Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro Design Entry HDL | Beta | Beta | 26Q4 |
| Altium Designer Schematic | Beta | Beta | 26Q4 |
| Board Station Design Architect | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
| EDIF Schematic | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
| OrCAD Capture | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
| PADS Designer | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
| PADS Logic | Beta | Beta | 26Q4 |
| Xpedition Designer | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
| Zuken Schematic | check | Beta | 26Q4 |
EDIF Conversion: Schematics are converted to EDIF files, which can be imported into OrCAD Capture or PADS Designer.
Version Check
Select Import and Export formats to instantly view supported version information.
Process
PADS Translator precisely converts library data from existing ECAD tools into Siemens' PADS Library format. Data such as symbols, footprints, and part properties are kept consistent with the original during the conversion process, and can be used directly in the PADS design environment immediately after conversion.
PADS Translator accurately transfers the completed component layout information from the existing design tool to the PADS format. It maintains the layout information and coordinates of the original design, allowing you to quickly proceed to the next step without additional layout adjustment work after conversion.
Design rules defined in your existing ECAD system, such as clearance, trace width, vias, and net classes, are converted and applied to the Siemens PADS Design Rule framework. Even the constraint data that does not appear on the drawing but serves as the basis for routing and fill is transferred together, so you can continue routing in a rule-satisfied state without having to set up or recheck the rules again.
PADS Translator converts routing paths and copper fill areas defined in the original ECAD design into the PADS environment without data loss. It maintains the electrical connectivity and copper area characteristics of the original design, minimizing the need for re-configuration or rework of routing and fill operations.
