Hi everybody,
Can you please be so kind to specify what format DipTrace uses for GBR and NC export (i need both imperial & metric systems)? Can you include this info in help files and tutorial files?
This info is really critical when dealing with PCB production houses.
Thanks in advance,
Alex.
Gerber & NC export format
Re: Gerber & NC export format
When one chooses "File>Export>Gerber" the title of the new window says "Gerber RS-274X". You can then select just about all permutations of 274X for that window. In fact, you can also set aperture information which is really more for RS-274D (274X contains the aperture file; 274D requires a separate aperture file. Most people and board houses use and prefer 274X).
The NC drill is a bit more obtuse; usually one can specify one form or another of Excellon with options; unclear what this NC is creating.
Mike T.
The NC drill is a bit more obtuse; usually one can specify one form or another of Excellon with options; unclear what this NC is creating.
Mike T.
Re: Gerber & NC export format
This answer is not exactly what i meant: what i need is knowledge of EXACT parameters Diptrace generates its nc and gbr files. Something like:
metric 5:3 leading absolute
inch 2:4 leading absolute
I need date like this.
metric 5:3 leading absolute
inch 2:4 leading absolute
I need date like this.
Re: Gerber & NC export format
Inspecting a generated gerber file in Notepad (the gerber is an ASCII file) gives the following information:
Inch mode
%MOIN*%
%FSLAX44Y44*%
i.e. Leading, Absolute, 4:4
i.e. resolution is 1/10 of a mil (0.00254mm)
Millimeter mode
%MOMM*%
%FSLAX53Y53*%
i.e. Leading, Absolute, 5:3
i.e. resolution is 1/1000 of a millimeter (slightly better than in 'inch' mode)
I found no place to change this in DipTrace, but board houses should be fine with both settings as is.
Sorry no info on NC drill.
Regards Syl
Inch mode
%MOIN*%
%FSLAX44Y44*%
i.e. Leading, Absolute, 4:4
i.e. resolution is 1/10 of a mil (0.00254mm)
Millimeter mode
%MOMM*%
%FSLAX53Y53*%
i.e. Leading, Absolute, 5:3
i.e. resolution is 1/1000 of a millimeter (slightly better than in 'inch' mode)
I found no place to change this in DipTrace, but board houses should be fine with both settings as is.
Sorry no info on NC drill.
Regards Syl
Re: Gerber & NC export format
Different CADs export Gerber files with different extensions. By default, DipTrace exports files in the way <Layer name>.gbr, but you can rename files as you want.
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Re: Gerber & NC export format
Follow the below steps, that may help.
Choose ‘File > Export > N/C Drill’ from the main menu.The ‘Export N/C Drill’ window will open and then Press the “Auto” button to define the tools and then click “Export.”
Choose ‘File > Export > N/C Drill’ from the main menu.The ‘Export N/C Drill’ window will open and then Press the “Auto” button to define the tools and then click “Export.”