Siemens provides a dedicated that can translate Altium reference designs into Xpedition format. The wizard comes with translation guides and configuration files specifically developed for converting Altium designs.
: The translator aims to preserve hierarchical structures and all design attributes. Layout Translation
Ensure your schematic and layout are 100% synchronized in Altium. Discrepancies here will cause major complications during import to Xpedition.
Run a full Design Rule Check in Xpedition. altiumr to xpeditionr translator user guide exclusive
Learn from field experts to ensure a smooth migration.
: Some configuration files and simplified translation guides are occasionally shared in the Siemens Community for specific uses, such as translating semiconductor reference designs. Key Technical Insights from the Translation Process
: Assign Altium layers to the corresponding Xpedition stackup layers. 3. Translating the Central Library Siemens provides a dedicated that can translate Altium
| | Don't | |--------|------------| | Clean up and validate your Altium design before translation | Translate a design with known DRC violations or unsynchronized schematics | | Document all special design features (star-point grounds, net-ties, etc.) | Assume the translator will automatically resolve ambiguous connectivity | | Create and test custom mapping profiles for your organization's standards | Rely on default settings without reviewing layer mapping | | Review the validation log and delta report after every translation | Ignore warnings—they often indicate manual fixes needed | | Translate libraries separately from designs when possible | Batch-translate multiple designs without testing one first |
Conceptually, the translator establishes a mapping between Altium primitives and Xpedition constructs, normalizes data, and applies rule-based translations to footprints and nets. The output consists of a translated design file along with a detailed validation report.
Map Altium layer names to Xpedition layer definitions (e.g., Top Layer to Top, Bottom Layer to Bottom, Top Overlay to Silkscreen Top). Step 3: Map Symbols and Properties Layout Translation Ensure your schematic and layout are
Use the Constraint Manager to group the net paths together manually.
Without this exclusive workflow, you will spend 40+ hours manually re-drawing copper and re-assigning net names.
Every translation generates two critical output files:
Step files ( .stp ) attached in Altium often do not map automatically. Re-import them in the Xpedition 3D view after the translation.