I tried to convert an Orcad layout .max file to an IPC-356D file with FAB 3000 without success. The component info was missing. How do I do this?

Thanks for your question.

There would typically be 2 suggestions for components not showing up in FAB 3000 after Netlist import:

1. In FAB 3000 the command "Convert External IPC Netlist to Centroid" has not yet been used. ( go to menu: Assembly/Convert External IPC Netlist to Centroid).   If this does not generate the components, than review item #2
   
2. The IPC Netlist file does not contain the component information.  During export in OrCAD verify that components are included in the Netlist export.