Exporting an HFSS Project

To export the model as an HFSS project (*.aedt):

  1. Click Export.
  2. From the 3D Exports area, click Export to HFSS 3D.

    3. The Export HFSS Project window appears.

    Export HFSS Project Window

  3. From the Project Name field, enter a path and name for your project, or click Browse to select one.
  4. Check options as appropriate:
    • Invoke HFSS upon completion – starts HFSS once the project has been exported.
    • Automatically use Causal Materials – enables HFSS to automatically use causal materials.
    • Automatic DC Thickness – enables HFSS to automatically define DC thickness.
    • Create Ports for Pwr/Gnd – when selected, you can use the check boxes below to select power/ground nets from which to create ports.
  5. From the Air Box Vertical Padding area, specify the surrounding air box thickness. Air box thickness is given as a factor of the total layer thickness.
  6. From the Port Padding area, specify the port padding.
  7. Use the HFSS version drop-down menu to select the version of HFSS you wish to export.
  8. Click OK to export the file.