The Altium to Xpedition Translator streamlines PCB design migration by converting Altium schematic, layout, and library data into Siemens EDA's Xpedition environment, ensuring data integrity. The process involves mapping, translation, and verification, with specific focus on library alignment, layer configuration, and constraints management. For more information, visit the Siemens EDA website. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Step A: Schematic Translation: Use the translator embedded within Xpedition (formerly DxDesigner). Create a new project, select Import, and add your Altium .SchDoc files. altiumr to xpeditionr translator user guide exclusive
This exclusive user guide provides the definitive, step-by-step methodology for using the Altium to Xpedition Translator—a specialized utility that preserves design integrity, copper shapes, and rule definitions. The Altium to Xpedition Translator streamlines PCB design
| Successfully Translates | Does NOT Translate | |----------------------------|------------------------| | Schematic sheets & symbols | ActiveScript / Delphi code | | PCB footprints & pads | 3D body definitions (STEP references only) | | Nets & connectivity | Design rule differential pairs (must be recreated) | | Basic net classes | Polygon pour order & thermal spokes | | Component parameters | Variants (BOM configurations) | | Layer stackup (physical) | Embedded BoardArray / Vias in pads | AI responses may include mistakes
Altium stores 3D bodies as STEP embedded in the PCB. Xpedition prefers external .stp files referenced in the Cell Editor.