About the ecad_hint.map File
The ecad_hint.map file is an ASCII file that you use to control the following functions in the ECAD import-export process:
• Defines custom-made Creo+ parts to substitute during import for automatically created simplified extruded parts.
• Allowing or disallowing specified parts on import.
• Allowing or disallowing specified parts on export.
• Specifying the naming convention to use for imported components. This is especially important when the components have the same package name, but different alternative names such as part numbers.
• Specify whether a part (ECAD_PART_TYPE) is mechanical or electrical.
• Specify whether the MCAD_TYPE is part or assembly.
• Allow naming parts on export from the ecad_hint.map file or from the part parameter.
When you work with a Multi-CAD assembly, you must use the ecad_hint.map file to correctly map non-native components. Use the MCAD_NAME parameter to map these components correctly, including the component part name and file extension. For example, MCAD_NAME "AW_ANCHOR_PLATE.SLDPRT".
By default, the working directory is searched for the ecad_hint.map file. It is referenced every time an import occurs. The file is ignored if it is empty or has no relevant information.
You can use the ECAD_MAPPING_FILE <path> configuration option to set a default location for the ecad_hint.map file. When you set a path with this configuration option, the working directory is not searched.