Exporting the created map

There are several alternative Map Output Type options that will export the created map in one step finishing without leaving the map in the model. This includes DXF file, SVG files or Report Output. You may however wish to keep the map in order to use it in the Fusion’s manufacturing workspace to create toolpaths to produce your model. The same exports can be done after a map with component bodies has been created. Performing exports post-mapping provides a way to rearranged the map before an export is performed.

There are a number of post-mapping tasks that can be performed on the created map object. It is more efficient and recommended to create the map first then execute tasks on that map. The tasks available include labeling, exports of SVG, DXF, Cutlist, Report and the recently added Manufacturing Model. A description of the tasks can be found here Post-Mapping Tasks. Be sure to try the Report task which will create an html file that includes a view of the map, cut-list, required materials and the MBP options selected to create the map. Report also provides an output type Print which allows the report to be saved as a PDF or even rotate boards for better viewing.

There are a number of options available in the Options tab. See Options

Notes:

• The creating of a map arrangement accounts for the amount of component spacing and trim on board specified in the options. It is suggested that you minimize their size for tighter arrangements.

• You can move components within or between boards in the resulting arranged map. Rearranging Map

• Rearranged maps can be relabeled using the Label Map task or exported using the Post-Mapping tasks