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PCB Tech - The method of export gerberfile by protel 99 SE

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PCB Tech - The method of export gerberfile by protel 99 SE

The method of export gerberfile by protel 99 SE

2019-06-21
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Author:ipcb

How to convert PCB design files into Gerber files correctly.

1:Export the PCB files into Protel,Select File --> CAM Manager

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Select the Next after the Output Wizard dialog appears.

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Go on Next

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In this dialog, be careful to choose Gerber (generates Gerber files), proceed to the Next

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Go on Next

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2:Units choose Inches & 2:5 format( Most of PCB manufacturers' Exposure machines are in the default 2:5 format and inch system, it's suggested to choose the following units and proportions in order to reduce errors step.)and then Next.

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3:Selection of the layer to export, recommended that all the layers be exported(Note :Mirror check Box do not check, because the check output data is mirrored, sometimes lead to the factory to do the board layer upside down!)

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Go on Next

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4:There are three options int this dialog,Graphic sym, Characte and Size of hole .
Graphic sym
Characte
Size of hole
Suggest Characte in the figure to Letters

The other options are left untouched by default,

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Below three dialogs,Please continue Next.

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6:NC Drill setup dialog,set the coordinate format and unit of the borehole file,(It better be the same as the one that transferred Gerber(Inches 2:5 Supperss trailing zero ),so that avoide making too much error.

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7:Now that the Gerber has been generated, we will export Gerber and select the export path in Tools>Preferences.

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