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IDF import

Jerome Briot

IDF import

Jerome Briot

Import Intermediate Data Format (IDF) file content in Autodesk® Fusion®

$9.99

This add-in allows you to import IDF file generated by electrical CAD system

The main features are:

  • import PCB
  • import electrical and mechanical components
  • import drilled holes
  • import keep out sections
  • color PCB (seven colors available)
  • the color component according to standard references designators
  • anonymize components if needed

Details

Operating system

win64-platform-icon

Release date

Oct 18, 2017


Last updated

Sep 29, 2025


Version

2.11.0


Language

English

Compatible with

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FSN

Capabilities

Interoperability

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The add-in supports IDF versions 2.0 and 3.0:

https://www.simplifiedsolutionsinc.com/images/idf_v20_spec.pdf
https://www.simplifiedsolutionsinc.com/images/idf_v30_spec.pdf

The add-in doesn't support IDF files that contain panels.

The import process can become slow if:

  • Capture design history is set to yes
  • Component pin or conductive via are selected in the drilled holes' parameters.

Email me at jbtechlab@gmail.com with feedback or questions

Write an explicit subject to your email (i.e. "FUSION 360 IDF" + your problem)

Attach sample IDF files if needed for debugging.

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