BluePrint-PCB “knows” it is creating a PCB document and
imports the entire PCB CAD database once to automatically create and link
unlimited PCB views and details, while at the same time maintaining the
design intelligence and overcoming the constraints imposed by both PCB and
mechanical CAD alternatives. The result is an electronic document which
better articulates the instructions for successful PCB manufacturing.
- Automatically create PCB views, details, and tables from PCB CAD
data
- Remove constraints of PCB CAD but retain design intelligence
- Use PCB intelligence to create common drawing elements
- Create live and interactive documentation with hyperlinks and
multi-media
- Store all information associated with the PCB assembly in one
electronic "release package"
- Support instantaneous engineering changes (ECOs)
- Allow viewing of documents without the application - web, PDF, or
viewer
BluePrint 2.0 marks its second major release. BluePrint-PCB Version 2.0
adds a new Panel Drawing Toolkit, integration to CAM350, plus much more. The
new Panel Drawing Toolkit adds a complete suite of tools to help define PCB
panels and produce the necessary documentation of panels for fabrication and
assembly.
New Features in BluePrint 2.0 include:
- Panel Document Module - A new module for creating panels and panel
documents has been added. Users can define panels using existing or new
templates, step and repeat the design automatically, add fiducials, and
pinning holes, then drag and drop onto a panel drawing for dimensioning
and documentation.
- Flip Panel - Allows the user to select boards in the panel and flip
them so that the top side of half of the boards and the bottom side of
half will be side by side in the panel.
- Universal Release Package Navigator - A new Release Package
Navigator allows BluePrint users to create and store all CAM350 and
BluePrint outputs in a single electronic file. Users can now view and
insert various documents, and files into the release package such as
PDF, Gerber, NC, DXF, and BluePrint native files and the imported PCB
database. When sent to a manufacturer, these files can then be viewed,
and or extracted depending upon the file type so that all the contents
of a PCB assembly can be stored in a single electronic file and shared
as needed by down stream processes.
- CAM350 Embedding - BluePrint is now integrated with CAM350 so that
data created or imported by either product can be used and shared with
the other application.
- Usability Updates – A number of usability enhancements have been
added to streamline BluePrint’s user interface as well as expedite
access to frequently accessed dialog box commands.
Key Features
- MS Office User Interface and Skin Technology
- Unlimited Drawing/Sheet Support
- Full Importation of the PCB CAD File
- Unlimited PCB Instances and Views
- Fast Drawing Element Placement
- Automatic Table Generation
- ERP/MRP/PLM Parts List Data Support
- Unified Parts List Creation
- Assembly Variants
- Fast Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- DXF and PDF Import and Export
- Multi-media Import Formats
- Common Data Repository
- Hyper linking and Referencing
- Rich Document Output Support
- Web Publisher
- Template Framework
- Fabrication Detail Tools
- Assembly Detail Tools
- Word Processing
- Intelligent Note Block Support
- On-line and Batch Spell Check
- Smart Callouts
- Tables
- Mechanical CAD quality 2D Drafting and Dimensioning
- Mixed Database Unit Support
- Transformation Tools
- Object Linking and Embedding
- Customizable Drawing Templates
BluePrint-PCB Release Announcements
Release Details for BluePrint
2.0... Introduces the all new Panel Drawing Toolkit, plus
integration to CAM350
Release Details for BluePrint 1.8... an Altium Designer®
interface has been added, along with several improvements to overall usability
Release Details for BluePrint 1.7... This release
delivers on many customer requests and enhancements
Release Details for BluePrint 1.6... This new release
introduces BluePrint Foundations. A new way to tailor
BluePrint (with new configurations) to fit any budget and
technical requirements.
Release Details
for BluePrint 1.5...
This new release expands integration to include Boardstation® and Expedition®, as well as Visula® and CADStar® PCB Layout Tools... plus more!
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