This walk-through demonstrates how to generate manufacturing export files. After you complete this topic, you will be able to:
Generate IPC-2581 output
Generate Gerber Artwork files
Generate NC Drill file
To follow along, continue working with the design completed in PCB Walkthrough 8 or open the provided board file in the folder directory, PCB Walkthrough 9_Manufacturing Export.
In the Design Workflow, select Manufacturing Deliverables > IPC-2581.
Note: All layers have been generated during the setup of Gerber films.
Select Layer Mapping Edit.
Select ASSEMBLY, FAB, and SILKSCREENTOP as Documentation Layers.
Select PASTEMASKTOP, SOLDERMASKBOTTOM, AND SOLDERMASKTOP as SolderMask SolderPaste Layers.
Click OK.
Select Compress output file and Export.
In the Design Workflow, select Manufacturing Deliverables > Artwork (Gerber).
Select the General Parameters tab and select Gerber RS274X.
Select the Film Control tab. Select All and Create Artwork.
Click OK.
In the Design Workflow, select Manufacturing Deliverables > NC Drill.