Gerber files are a standard way to define how to build a PCB. The current standard is RS-274X. This tag should be used for questions dealing with generating, importing/exporting, and validating Gerber files.
Questions tagged [gerber]
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DRC tool for Gerber files
Do you know any tools which perform design rule checking for Gerber files of PCB and are suitable for using in batch mode on a remote server? Something similar to what BatchPCB or FreeDFM uses (I asked BatchPCB but they haven't answered yet.)
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How to panelize gerber files?
I am planning on ordering a panel with four different designs on it. Two were made in Altium, while the other two were made in Eagle.
Altium has a great tool for panelizing boards designed in it, but I don't believe it can put designs from other…
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How does E-Test at a PCB Fab work?
I always see the option for E-testing when sending PCB's off to a fab house. I gather it is an electrical test to test all the connections. But how do they do it? They don't have my schematic! Only gerbers? And surely it is done by machine?
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After the PCB is designed, what do I need to check in the Gerber files?
As and after the PCB is designed, I check it using the native CAD tools. What do I need to check to make sure the generated Gerber files are ok?
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How do I get an Excellon Drill file with 2.4 precision and trailing zero suppression out of EAGLE?
I'm trying to output CAM data from EAGLE 6.2.0 to get some PCBs made at Advanced Circuits. Their preferred NC drill format (particularly the one used by their online FreeDFM tool) is
Excellon Format, ASCII Odd/ None, 2.4 Trailing Zero Suppression,…
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Import Gerber files into Altium
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I would like to import Gerber files into an Altium Designer PCB document for re-using an in-PCB spiral inductor but the importer fails to interpret the Gerber files in a correct way. Has anyone here knowledge on how to import Gerber files…
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Why Gerber Viewers are slow to display, zoom, and pan?
My machine has quad core i7 and should have enough ram. I tried different free Gerber viewers. They are slow to zoom or pan. There is always this "lag" feeling.
Does the gerber format contain too much data?
What do you use for Gerber viewing?
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Can you load Gerber files back into a PCB layout designer such as Eagle?
There's a PCB I may need to change a solder pad, but the schematic and layout are gone and were not added to source control. Is it possible to load the Gerber files back into a designer to change the pads so that I don't have to try to draw out the…
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How to convert PDF to Gerber for PCB layout?
I've got a PDF file with a PCB layout I'de like to produce - however, I need the file in Gerber format first. Is there an easy way to convert between the two? I've found this: https://swannman.wordpress.com/projects/pdf2gerb/ - does anyone have some…
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Is it possible to modify a Gerber silkscreen before production?
Basically, I'm building a electronics project, where Gerbers are supplied for me to fabricate at a PCB house. However, I want to add my own logo and a few personal touches to the silkscreen before printing.
(BTW, the license for the design allows…
user25603
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How to print gerber files? (mac)
I'm currently using circuits.io to create a very simple circuit. However, before ordering the board, I would like to print it in order to see if it's the right size and/or the elements fit in my own designed footprints.
Since circuit.io only lets…
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OSH Park setup for KiCad
Anyone know the exact setup needed to send KiCad files to OSH Park? Specifically how to set the trace widths correctly?
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How to convert a RS-274D gerber to RS-274X
I got from a website some gerber files, I tried to have them printed, but they told me that the format is not supported and I need to convert to RS-274X.
I've tried using gerbv to open the gerbers and export to the 274x format, but after opening it…
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Are Gerber files of inner layers interchangeable?
Regarding the Gerber files of a 4 layer PCB with 2 inner layers:
Top layer: Analog signals
Inner layer 1: Digital signals (SPI and I2C)
Inner layer 2: Power planes (+3.3V and +12V)
Bottom layer: GND plane
For better isolation between analogue and…
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Kicad plotting/printing
I made a really simple scheme/pcb using Kicad (on Ubuntu 14.04). Now I'd like to print this and make my PCB, but I can't figure out how to properly plot the damn thing!
When I plot using gerber format and open files in gerbv, everything seems to be…
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