Recent updates to the Altium Translator have addressed several specific issues that designers should be aware of:

Real-world experience suggests that a full translation and synchronization of schematics can take approximately , with an additional day required to synchronize with the PCB layout. Teams that maintain consistent libraries across both platforms will experience more efficient, 1:1 translations.

Once the data is imported into Xpedition, you must perform a validation, often called the "Translation Health Check."

[Altium Schematic (.SchDoc)] ---> [xDX Designer Translator] ---> [Siemens Schematic] [Altium Layout (.PcbDoc)] ---> [xPCB Layout Translator] ---> [Siemens PCB Design] [Altium Library (.SchLib)] ---> [Library Manager] ---> [Central Library (.lmc)] Critical Data Mapping Matrix Data Class Altium Source Format Siemens Xpedition Target Format ASCII / Binary .SchDoc xDX Designer Project Database PCB Layout ASCII .PcbDoc xPCB Layout Database ( .pcb ) Schematic Symbols .SchLib / Integrated Library Central Library Symbol Block ( .sym ) Component Footprints .PcbLib / Integrated Library Central Library Cell ( .cel ) Phase 1: Pre-Migration Database Conditioning

Initiate the translation and review the generated log file. 2. Translating PCB Layout ( .PcbDoc to Xpedition Layout )

The Altium Xpedition Translator reads Altium design files and generates a package that is fully compatible with the Xpedition environment. It preserves , enabling faithful migrations between tools.

Xpedition separates logical symbols from physical padstacks and footprints via the Central Library. Load the Altium *.PcbLib ASCII file into the translator.

For further support, consult the official Siemens Support Center (SolvNetPlus) document: "Altim to Xpedition Migration Guide – Rev 6.2."

A successful translation requires shifting from Altium’s unified, single-file database philosophy to Xpedition’s centralized, library-driven ecosystem.

: Open the Altium project and navigate to Tools > Component Links . Ensure every schematic symbol matches its corresponding PCB footprint.

: Altium component parameters (such as Part Number , Value , Manufacturer ) convert into Xpedition attributes. Ensure your DataMigration.ini file defines these attribute mappings to avoid losing supply chain data.

Click to generate the Xpedition database ( *.pcb structure). Post-Migration Validation Checklist

Launch the .