The placed 3D Body is automatically shaped to be the smallest rectangle prism that just encloses the model.

Generic 3D Model - In this mode the 3D Body is simply a container for a linked or embedded 3D model.Extruded - Interactively define the plan view of a 2D shape, which is then extruded by the amount defined in the Extruded section of the dialog.The editing and control options vary for each type, providing controls necessary for sizing and positioning in the 3D workspace. Select a model type for the 3D body object.

Place the cursor over the object, right-click and choose Properties from the context menu.

The dialog can be accessed during placement in the PCB Editor, or PCB Library Editor - select Place » 3D Body from the toolbar to commence the placement process and open this dialog.Īfter placement, the dialog can be accessed in the PCB Editor and PCB Library Editor in the following ways (in 2D display mode): For more information about using 3D bodies in a component Footprint, see the Creating the PCB Footprint page. For more information about 3D Body, click here.

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