Create a board based on the data imported from an existing ECAD file


  1. In QY CAD, open an assembly template.

  2. Click PCBNew Board Assembly.

  3. On the New Board Assembly dialog box, enter information for the PCB assembly.

    • Project Name

    • PCB Template

    • Board Template

    • Project Location

    Click the Browse button to navigate to the appropriate template of project folder location.

  4. Under Board Options, click Import a board from ECAD data.

  5. Click Finish.

    The ECAD Collaborator dialog box displays so you can import the appropriate idx file to import.