Extension - exporting multiple pcbs from PCBnew into one step-file

[Aquila]

Hi there,

I am using KiCad Version: 5.1.8 on ubuntu20.04.1.
I’ve created multiple pcbs in PCBnew. 3D Viewer presents them like a shot.
When I try to export them to step, it seems only the first pcb is recognized an exported.
Is there a hint or a work around to see als pcbs in one step file?
(The step file does show all parts that are placed on the pcbs.
I neither need all electrical information nor all layers exported, only the pcb-body.)
I am using FreeCad 0.18.4

See the attached pictures (example):
PCBnew (3 pcbs)

3D_Viewer (3 pcbs)

FreeCad (imported Step-file):

Maybe there is some way to extend step-exporting of multiple pcbs (edge-cuts).

Thanks for your help in advance.

Cheers

Aquila

[BlackCoffee]

It can Easily be done by:

Note: Other than your having a PCB (or, in your case, multiple PCB’s in One Kicad PCB file), Nothing needs doing in Kicad. You will need to use FreeCAD and the KSU StepUp plugin.

Here’s what I did…

• In a Kicad project, opened the PCB and added two shapes with Edge-Cuts and one footprint to each (shown below).

• In FreeCAD, started a New File, switched to the KSU workbench
• Loaded a PCB With Parts

Thus, each Individual PCB with their Parts loaded as intended. Shown below… (I did not bother to expand the Parts folder to show the footprints…).

Of course, you’ll need to get your feet wet with FreeCAD…

You’ll be able to Export All of them into One Step file from there…

[Aquila]

Hi BlackCoffee,

in FreeCAD KiCadStepUp, the feature “Load KiCad PCB Boards and Parts” did the trick.
Thank you for helping me out.

Cheers,

Aquila