5.2 Loading Artwork Files

When loading an artwork into Plan, each file is treated as a separate artwork layer in your print stack. When starting a new Plan, you can select and import multiple files simultaneously to create the different artwork layers.

Designs with more than 4 stack-up layers are achievable but depend on a number of factors. For more information, contact Support at [email protected]

Once in an active Plan you can import additional artwork layers one file at a time:

Plan allows you to change the print order by dragging the artworks in the Feature panel, meaning you can load them into Plan in any order.

Plan currently supports the following file types:

• Gerber files: .gbr, .gbl, .gtl

• SVG files: .svg

For some key design considerations for your artwork files, check out our guide: 5.1 Designing Multi-Layer Artworks

Artwork Locations

Artworks are imported into Plan in the same position in which they are created in your design software, relative to the origin (0,0). The placement of an artwork cannot be adjusted within Plan. If you need to reposition your artwork in the Plan view, you will need to modify the original design file and then reimport it.

For some tips on designing multi-layer artwork files please see: 5.1 Designing Multi-Layer Artworks

The final printing position of your artwork is determined during the alignment stage of the Dispense workflow.