ImportExtracta

Imports a Cadence Extracta file into a new project.

Note:

In order for this script to work, you must have the Cadence-supplied executable Extracta.exe installed on your machine.

UI Access File > Import > Cadence APD / Allegro / SiP.
Parameters
Name Type Description
<extractaFileName> String Full path of Extracta file.
<outputPathName> String Full path of output file to be created.
<controlFileName> String Optional. Full path to XML control file.
Return Value

None.

 

Python Syntax ImportExtracta (<extractaFileName>, <outputPathName>, <controlFileName>)
Python Example

oDesktop.RestoreWindow()

Set oTool = oDesktop.GetTool('ImportExport')

oTool.ImportExtracta('C:/MyFiles/projectforimport.brd', 'C:/MyFiles/project.edb', '')