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# KiCad Export Guide
### Gerber Export Guide
This article describes the preferred method for generating Gerber and Drill files to print circuits on the Voltera V-One. Before proceeding, it is recommended to read the Circuit Design Guidelines.
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### Exporting Gerber Files
From the PCB Editor, navigate to *File > Plot*.
Under *Plot format*, select **Gerber**.
Optionally, create a subfolder to hold the generated files. By default they will be written to your project directory.
Under *Layers*, select **F.Cu, B.Cu, F.Paste and B.Paste**. You will not need all of these files for every circuit, but exporting them all simplifies this process.
Under *General Options*:
* Check **Plot footprint values**
* Check **Plot reference designators**
* Check **Do not tent vias**
Under *Gerber Options*:
* Check **Use Protel filename extensions**
* Set *Format: 4.6mm*
* Check **Disable aperture macros**
When ready, **Click Plot** to export the Gerber files.
### Exporting Drill Files
Continuing from the *Plot* window, click **Generate Drill File**, next to the *Plot* button.
If you created a subfolder for your Gerber files, select it as your Output directory
Under *Drill File Format,* select **PTH and NPTH in single file**
Under *Map File Format*, select **Gerber X2**
Under *Drill Origin*, select **Absolute**
Under *Drill Units*, select **Millimeters**
Under *Zeros Format*, select **Decimal format**
When ready, Click **Drill File** to export the drill file.
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