When initially created, Document templates can use current Sheet templates to define the page properties (size, style, margins, etc.). The 'smart' document templates can be configured to automatically populate the document with nominated PCB drawing views and information text. The Altium Draftsman application creates and saves PCB drawing files ( *.PCBDwf) and uses specific template formats for defining Sheet (page) properties ( *.DwsDot) and Document content ( *.DwfDot). When the PCB data has changed you can refresh the data in Draftsman by right-clicking anywhere on the document and selecting Import Changes From. Inclusion in OutJobs, where a Draftsman PCB Drawing file can be added as a new Documentation Output.ĭraftsman extracts design data directly from the copper, component and mechanical layers in the PCB.User preference settings for drawing objects and functions (accessed via the system button).Placement of Callouts to indicate BOM item positions or items from a Notes list.A BOM table that integrates with ActiveBOM to show all board items or only those items for a selected Assembly View.A customizable Layer Stack Legend with the option to add detailed layer information.Assembly Views that include graphics generated from 3D Models (without the requirement for special PCB layers).Broad range of drawing views (Assembly View, Fabrication View, Section View, Drill Drawing View, Board Region View, etc.).Automatic generation of drawings from customized templates.The application of separate templates to each page of a document.

Automated extraction of drawing data from the source PCB document.Place drawing views, objects and automated annotations on single or multi-page Draftsman documents. It offers automated placement of assembly and fabrication drawings on demand, and includes a wide range of manual drawing tools that can be used to add important details and highlighting to its multi-page documents. The Draftsman drawing application can act as an adjunct, or even an alternative, to the production of graphical-type PCB production documents using traditional outputs. Based on a dedicated file format and set of drawing tools, the Draftsman drawing system provides an interactive approach to bringing together fabrication and assembly drawings with custom templates, annotations, dimensions, callouts, and notes. What objects can a Dimension or Callout be attached to?ĭraftsman provides an advanced, yet flexible graphical editing environment for creating board design production documents.Keeping Draftsman in Sync with the Board.

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