PADS Translators by Mentor Graphics is a set of utilities that streamline the migration and exchange of electronic design data into and out of the PADS PCB design environment. It converts schematics, PCB layouts, and component libraries from popular ECAD systems into PADS formats while preserving key design intent, including net connectivity, layer assignments, padstacks, design rules, and constraints. The tools support a broad range of industry formats—such as OrCAD/Allegro, Altium/Protel, EAGLE, CADSTAR, and PCAD—as well as common interchange files like DXF/DWG and IDF. Flexible mapping options help align layers, footprints, and attributes, and built‑in checks and reports assist in validating translated data. Whether you are consolidating legacy projects, collaborating with partners who use different tools, or standardizing on PADS, PADS Translators reduce manual rework and accelerate design reuse. (Supported formats and capabilities may vary by version.)
PADS Translators is developed by Mentor Graphics. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.0.
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