LinkCAD for ANSYS is a robust and powerful utility that translates common EDA/ECAD layout file formats, such as GDS-II, DXF, CIF, Gerber RS-274D/X or PostScript to the ANSYS® ANF file format.
LinkCAD for ANSYS was developed through a partnership with Bay Technology, the developer of the popular LinkCAD software. LinkCAD for ANSYS Press Release (3/31/03) . Please note that LinkCAD for ANSYS in not an ANSYS, Inc. product, it is developed and sold by BayTechnology. For pricing and availability please visit the LinkCAD for ANSYS Website.
LinkCAD for ANSYS provides ANSYS users greater flexibility in ECAD layout import and layout layer management. This translator automatically imports 2-D geometry and makes all necessary changes to the geometries required to meet the ANSYS import file format. An additional benefit to users is the View feature, which displays and allows review of individual layers. This addresses a common occurrence where AutoCAD DXF files have broken polylines that appear correct when output to pen plotters but are unusable for analysis models. The View feature gives users a visual display of the reported broken areas and allows them to determine if they should “merge” broken polylines or add thickness.
LinkCAD for ANSYS supports the following file formats and conversions:
