Electrical and Electronic Design Exchange
Choose the Design Data an ECAD-MCAD Handoff Needs
Define the recipient task, source state, required design information, and change authority before choosing an ECAD-MCAD handoff.
Taxonomy / Tag
Ecad-Mcad Tag
Reference notes in the Tag taxonomy for Ecad-Mcad.
Electrical and Electronic Design Exchange
Hand Off a PCB Model for Enclosure Fit
Specify the board shape, datum, component models, placement, and population needed for a useful mechanical fit review.
Electrical and Electronic Design Exchange
Exchange a Multi-board Device Without Confusing Board and Assembly State
Reconcile each PCB's content and population separately from its occurrence, placement, enclosure, and connector context.
Electrical and Electronic Design Exchange
Exchange Rigid-Flex Boards in the Intended Flat and Folded States
Specify rigid and flex regions, assigned stackups, bend state, and representation limits for an integration or supplier handoff.
Electrical and Electronic Design Exchange
Control ECAD-MCAD Changes Without Assuming Complete Synchronization
Distinguish proposed, received, applied, and saved changes, and check object authority and operation mode.
Ecosystem Routes and Collaborative Exchange
Altium CoDesigner or IDX: Planning an ECAD–MCAD Coordination Route
Choose a version-eligible Altium CoDesigner or IDX handoff and verify which board, component, device, or harness changes are proposed and applied in each direction.