Direct transfer
One-click or very-low-click export of the currently open PCB, without a normal file-browsing and import step.
ODB++ Bridge Plugins for PCB CAD
Native ODB++ Integration for 5 PCB CAD Systems
Transfer the currently open PCB design from your PCB CAD directly to PhCNC / PhPNP using the CAD system's own native ODB++ exporter.
- KiCad
- Altium Designer
- EasyEDA Pro
- OrCAD X / Allegro
- Autodesk Fusion
PCB CAD→Native CAD ODB++ Exporter→ODB++ Bridge→PhCNC / PhPNP
No Gerber export. No manual ZIP handling. No intermediate conversion.
Regression-tested support
Five native PCB CAD workflows
Each Bridge uses the exporter supplied by the PCB CAD vendor. TELENET handles the surrounding workflow and the handoff of the resulting ODB++ project.
| PCB CAD | Supported version | Bridge type | Installation note |
|---|---|---|---|
| KiCad | 10+ | Executable IPC plugin | Automatic; restart KiCad after install or update. |
| Altium Designer | 17+ | Toolbar integration | Automatic; close Altium for reliable install or update. |
| EasyEDA Pro Desktop | 3.2+ | Desktop extension | The prepared .eext package is imported manually. |
| OrCAD X / Allegro | 25.1+ | SKILL / Tcl integration | Requires Siemens ODB++ Inside; CAD processes must be closed for changes. |
| Autodesk Fusion Electronics | Tested with build 2704.1.53 | Fusion Add-In | Automatic; restart Fusion after install or update. |
What the Bridge does
A lightweight native-export workflow
ODB++ Bridge is not an ODB++ converter. The open PCB is exported by the CAD system itself, then passed to the selected PhCNC / PhPNP application.
Native ODB++ data
Available layers, components, nets, drill and PnP information are preserved by the native CAD exporter.
Automatic handoff
The generated project is submitted to PhCNC / PhPNP without manually extracting an ODB++ archive.
Recoverable output
If a target cannot be launched, the generated archive remains in the Bridge folder and clipboard fallback is available.
Bridge management: PhCNC / PhPNP detects supported installed PCB CAD systems and provides an ODB++ Bridge Plugins interface for enabling, installing and updating integrations.
KiCad 10+
KiCad ODB++ Bridge
The Bridge is registered as an executable IPC plugin and adds an O++ button to PCB Editor. It works with the current board, saves as needed and uses kicad-cli for native ODB++ export.
If the KiCad API is disabled, PhCNC / PhPNP can enable it automatically while KiCad is closed. KiCad must have run at least once so its configuration exists. If the target is unavailable, the generated archive and clipboard path remain available.
This integration targets KiCad 10+. It is not the legacy KiCad 8 Python Action Plugin mechanism.
KiCad ODB++ demonstrations
See ODB++ Bridge in Action
KiCad ODB++ Bridge → PhCNC LSSE
Transfer the currently open KiCad PCB through KiCad's native ODB++ exporter directly into PhCNC LSSE and continue immediately with PCB CAM processing.
KiCad ODB++ Bridge → PhPNP
Transfer the currently open KiCad PCB and available ODB++ component information directly into PhPNP for Pick & Place preparation.
Altium Designer 17+
Altium Designer ODB++ Bridge
The Bridge adds an O++ button and supports both the legacy toolbar interface and newer ActiveBar behavior. It uses Altium's native ODB++ output and hands the generated project to PhCNC / PhPNP. PCB panel projects are supported.
Installation: close Altium Designer before Bridge installation or update. The integration backs up the user toolbar configuration before modifying it.
EasyEDA Pro Desktop 3.2+
EasyEDA Pro ODB++ Bridge
The Bridge package is prepared automatically, but EasyEDA requires manual confirmation when importing its .eext extension.
- Open Advanced → Extensions Manager.
- Click Import and select the prepared
easyeda-odbpp-bridge_vX.Y.Z.eextfile. - Open the extension's Config and enable Allow interactive with external and Show at header menu.
- Restart EasyEDA Pro and use EasyEDA ODB++ Bridge → Export.
EasyEDA Pro Desktop is supported. EasyEDA Standard and the browser edition are not targets of this Bridge.
OrCAD X / Allegro 25.1+
OrCAD X / Allegro ODB++ Bridge
SKILL / Tcl startup integration adds OrCAD ODB++ Bridge to the Manufacturing menu. The Allegro PCB engine uses the native vendor flow supplied by Siemens ODB++ Inside for Cadence Allegro, which must already be installed.
Installation, update and removal: fully close OrCAD X / Allegro. In practice, orcadx.exe, allegro.exe and unison.exe must not be running.
The vendor exporter asks whether to extract net impedance average. This Siemens-controlled dialog is expected; either Yes or No permits valid ODB++ generation.
Autodesk Fusion Electronics
Autodesk Fusion ODB++ Bridge
The automatically installed Fusion Add-In adds ODB++ BRIDGE to Utilities in the 2D PCB workspace. Modified writable PCBs are saved first, then Fusion's native ODB++ exporter runs silently with no manual ODB++ export dialog in the normal workflow.
The Bridge replaces its deterministic generated archive, detects export completion and hands the result to PhCNC / PhPNP. If no target is available, the archive remains available and its path is copied to the clipboard.
The production workflow has been regression-tested end to end with Autodesk Fusion build 2704.1.53.
Normal workflow
Using ODB++ Bridge
Open a PCB in the supported CAD system, then use its O++ or ODB++ Bridge command.
The last started application wins
The most recently started PhCNC / PhPNP product is the current target. Starting PhCNC after PhPNP selects PhCNC; starting PhPNP afterward selects PhPNP.
If the target is running, the project is submitted to it. If it is not running, the selected application starts automatically.
Safe fallback
If the target is missing or cannot start, a successfully generated ODB++ project is not lost. It remains in the Bridge working folder and the archive/path is placed on the Windows Clipboard for manual use.
If PhCNC / PhPNP is in CNC mode, the incoming import is ignored.
Quick checks
- Restart the PCB CAD application if its Bridge command does not appear after installation or update.
- For EasyEDA Pro, confirm both required extension configuration options.
- For OrCAD X / Allegro, confirm that Siemens ODB++ Inside is installed.
- If a project opens in the wrong TELENET application, start the desired PhCNC / PhPNP application once.
PCB CAM and assembly
Continue in PhCNC or PhPNP
The Bridge is CAD-independent. The generated native ODB++ project can be used for PCB CAM in PhCNC products or assembly preparation in PhPNP.