trying to place headers to match protoboard

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to build a board that will plug into a protoboard assembly that has two power rails on either side of a connection module. The board has headers that plug into the two power rails as well as a number of the connections on the middle. I pulled up a step file of a protoboard and extruded up the holes I wanted to hit and used them to cut holes into the board outline, which I then turned into a PCB and associated it with the 2d file. I made two holes for each header to help me place the components. 

The problem is these holes are causing issues for routing. Is there a better way of doing this? It would be great if the 2d layout had a sketch mode or could import a sketch from the 3d file so I could place components to hit my hole targets. 

I'm also having an issue with the 3d model of the headers. They poke through the board. How can I move them down so they are flush with the board and not sticking through it. 

[panpan_fan]

Hi @Anonymous  

I hope you are doing well!

For your two questions,  here are my answers:

For '2d layout had a sketch mode or could import a sketch from the 3d file', you can try the function Create PCB from Sketch. It will create a 3D PCB based on the sketch you choose in Fusion Design, then you can click Push to 2d PCB, then you can get the 2d layout you want.

For 'Move header' issue, you can right click the header in 2d PCB and choose Open Footprint, then you find the 3d package of the header in the library. Then you can Edit the header's package by moving it up.

Then save the change of the library. Then Back to 2d PCB, click 'Update Design from all libraries used in design command', then view 3D PCB again, you will see the change works.  

If the header library is not create by you, then you may need to save the changed library as a new team library and then replace the original header device in 2d PCB with the changed header device. Then it can work.

I hope the answers can solve your problem. If you have other questions or I misunderstand something, please leave your comments, thanks!

Regards,

Panpan Fan

[Anonymous]

Thank you you solution with respect to the 3d model is very helpful. However, I think you misunderstood my first question. The sketch issue was not the problem, just an after thought. The problem is I put holes in the 3d model I used to make the PCB to make sure the headers were in the right position to mate with the protoboard. Now, those holes are creating rules violations and preventing me from routing those connections. I want to know how to get rid of the holes since they served their purpose. I don't want to have to redo the entire board. Is there a way to associate a new board outline to the 2d pcb while keeping all the component positions?

[panpan_fan · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous 

I hope you are doing well! I am glad the 3d Model position issue is solved.

For the left issue, you mean that you add 'Hole' in 3d PCB to locate, then the 'Hole' cause Violations when do Route in 2d PCB, right? If it is the correct understanding, then you may try those steps to see if it will help.

1. In 3D PCB, Right Click the Board Icon in the timeline, choose Edit Board

2. Select the Holes as the Profile 

3. In 3D PCB -> Click Push to 2d PCB icon

Then the holes will disappear in 2d PCB.

I hope this time I don't misunderstand something here. If you have any questions, please let us know, thanks!

Regards,

Panpan Fan

[Anonymous]

nailed it, thanks

[panpan_fan]

Hi @Anonymous 

I'm glad that you have solved your problems.

If you have any other questions when using Fusion 360, please let us know, thanks!

Regards,

Panpan Fan