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6 Then the ECAD Import Options dialog box appears. From the Import type list, choose<br />

Metal shells. This will import all metal layers as faces. which drastically reduce the<br />

problem size in this model without compromising the accuracy.<br />

7 Click OK to start importing the geometry. After the geometry objects have been<br />

imported, the program automatically switch to Subdomain mode. It does this to<br />

add named subdomain and boundary groups, which helps you select the<br />

subdomains or boundaries that are electrically connected.<br />

8 The PCB is now placed within the drawn block. The next step is to add boundary<br />

faces for the input and output ports. Choose Work-Plane Settings from the Draw<br />

menu.<br />

9 In the Work-Plane Settings dialog box, go to the Face Parallel page. Browse to the<br />

vertical face of the PCB board that is closest to you (CO1>2).<br />

10 Click OK. You now get a new 2D work plane where you can see the cross section of<br />

the 3D geometry in blue. Click the Zoom Extents button on the Main toolbar if the<br />

view is too large.<br />

11 Make sure that point snapping is activated. It is if the word SNAP shows up black in<br />

the status bar at the bottom of the main window. If not, double-click on the text to<br />

activate it.<br />

12 With point snapping activated, draw a rectangle with its upper corners coincident<br />

with the two points in the middle of the PCB cross section. These two points are<br />

part of the microstrip. Place the bottom side on the lower boundary of the PCB.<br />

When drawing, start with the upper-left corner and extend the rectangle so it only<br />

gets the correct height.<br />

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