When making a component library, a 3D model will be more imposing, and the resulting PCB will be very cool when viewed from a 3D perspective, for example:
There are many components in the picture above that have 3D effects. Although it is only a simple 3D picture, it cannot reflect the real appearance of the components very well, but it is already very good, at least it looks good. If you want to achieve a very realistic component shape, it is estimated that a STEP file is required. However I will not. I just want a simple 3D effect. How to make 3D effect?
The PCB package of the components looks like this:
The 3D effect looks like this:
Speaking of the 3D effect, the board and the pad have a 3D effect, and the 3D shape of the components cannot be seen. Then we add a 3D shape. Adding a 3D shape is very simple, just add a 3D Body on the Mechanical13 layer. I didn't study how to add it. I copied a ready-made 3D Body and placed it in a suitable position. Note that Mechanical13 will not affect the electrical specificity, that is The Mechanical 13 layer will not be taken care of when the PCB is made. The 2D effect of adding 3D Body is as follows:
Then double-click 3D Body to set 3D, configure the height and color of the 3D image and other characteristics:
After setting, view the 3D effect as follows:
Much better looking, isn't it? If the structure of the components is more complex, you can add multiple 3D bodies for combination and stacking, which can still satisfy most of the 3D effects, Very Nice!