Altiumr To Xpeditionr Translator User Guide Exclusive Page

The Altium to Xpedition Translator User Guide, available through Siemens SupportNet, enables conversion of PCB designs using the Project and Library Migration Wizards. The process involves configuring layer/component mapping and validating files within Xpedition to transition from Altium formats. For more details, visit Siemens Community. How convert Altium to Mentor Xpedition? - SIEMENS Community

The Altium to Xpedition Translator, utilized via the Project Migration Wizard in Siemens EDA, converts Altium Designer projects (.SchDoc and .PcbDoc) into the Xpedition Enterprise format by translating schematics, layout data, routing, and copper features. The process involves generating encrypted ASCII (.hkp) files for library integration, with certain elements like 3D models and graphical annotations often requiring post-import adjustments. For the full guide and necessary files, visit Siemens SupportNet How convert Altium to Mentor Xpedition? - SIEMENS Community

2.2 The "Path Variables" Rule

Altium frequently embeds absolute paths. Xpedition relies on variable paths (e.g., $CENTRAL_LIBRARY). Ensure your ee.ini or project configuration files are updated to recognize the Altium source directories.

2. Pre-Translation Checklist (Crucial for Fidelity)

Failure to prepare the Altium project leads to hours of manual cleanup in Xpedition. Follow these steps inside Altium Designer before exporting.

3.1 Project setup

1. Create a new Xpedition workspace and target project.
2. Set board units and layer stackup consistent with exported file. Create or import the layer stack (stackup file).
3. Decide whether to use Xpedition Libraries (XLib) or Allegro library format; prepare mapping tables.

Phase C: Execution & Log Analysis

Click "Translate" . Do not walk away. Watch the console log.

Common Error Codes:

• Error 401: "Footprint pad stack mismatch" -> Go back to Altium, remove octagonal pads (Xpedition uses round/oval/square only).
• Warning 223: "Net name truncated" -> Xpedition limits net names to 256 characters; Altium does not. Shorten excessively long hierarchical net names.

Chapter 4: Post-Translation Reconstitution (The "Fix-It" List)

After import, your board will look 90% correct. The exclusive process requires 10% manual healing.

5. Outputs and deliverables

1. Generate updated BOM (Xpedition): include XLib part IDs, MPN, manufacturer, footprint, and custom fields.
2. Fabrication outputs: Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581 (from Xpedition) — use these for manufacturing.
3. Assembly outputs: Pick-and-place (CSV), centroid files, assembly drawings, and 3D STEP as required.
4. Test artifacts: Netlist test reports, ICT/JTAG boundary lists, and DFT/DFM reports.
5. DRC/ERC reports: Save and archive for review.