Loading Files into SI Xplorer
SI Xplorer can load an HFSS 3D Layout Design (*.aedt) or EDB Definition file (*.def).
Important:
SI Xplorer can only open *.aedt projects that were created in SI Xplorer.
From the Command Line
To open SI Xplorer with a file already loaded, pass an argument to that file's path. For Example:
C:\Program Files\AnsysEM\v242\Win64\AnsysSIXplorer.exe "C:\Users\jdoe\Documents\SAMPLEFILES\MyFile.aedt"
From the GUI
SI Xplorer supports the following design types:
- Ansys Electronics Desktop (*.aedt)
- EDB Definition File (*.def)
Additionally, it supports the following stackup file types:
- IPC2581 Design Files (*.xml, *.cvg)
- SIwave Control File (*.stk)
- XML Control File (*.xml)
To open an *.aedt file:
- Click File > Open Project.
To load any of the other file types:
- Click File > Import > [File Type].