OrCAD
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.
Note: Screenshots are of OrCAD PCB Designer 17.4 running on Windows 10. The exact names of the settings presented may differ based on the software version, operating system, and circuit design in question.
Gerber Parameters
From the PCB Designer, navigate to Export > Gerber Parameters.
Device Type is Gerber RS274X Output units is Millimeters Format is Integer Places: 3 & Decimal Places: 5 Suppress has Trailing Zeroes checked
Exporting Gerbers
From the PCB Designer, navigate to Export > Gerber. Check the TOP and BOTTOM layer boxes If you have a solder paste layer, make sure it's checked as well. Click on Create Artwork
Drill File Parameters
From the PCB Designer, navigate to Export > NC Parameters.
Format is 3 and 5 Output Units is Metric Check Trailing zero suppression Check Enhanced Excellon Format
Exporting a Drill File
From the PCB Designer, navigate to Export > NC Drill. Check Auto tool select Click on Drill to export the file
If the Gerber loads successfully into the V-One software but the drill file does not, please make sure that the Format settings match for the Gerber and export settings.
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