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*Allows you to save your *.T3001 project in the GenCAD format *.cad
*Allows you to save your *.T3001 project in the GenCAD format *.cad
*Shapes of pads are accurately mapped
*Shapes of pads are accurately mapped
*Alphanumeric pad names can be specified instead of just the pin number
*Solder paste and solderstop mask are included to the output
*Solder paste and solder mask are included in the output
*The solderstop mask can have additions
*puts out packages "Without FLIP" in the SHAPE call
*Puts out packages "Without FLIP" in the SHAPE call
*Arcs in the board outline are split into short chords because some viewers do not implement ARCs
*Arcs in the board outline are split into short chords because some viewers do not implement ARCs
*Signal polygons are passed as PLANEs
*Signal polygons are passed as PLANEs
*Alphanumeric pad names can be specified instead of just the pin number
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The functions were made in cooperation with several PCB manufacturers and a CAM software manufacturer and have been tested under [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_for_manufacturability DFM] aspects.
The functions were made in cooperation with several PCB manufacturers and a CAM software manufacturer and tested under [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_for_manufacturability DFM aspects].
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[[Image:Gencad_e2.jpg|none]]Image: Example project in GenCAD format<br>
[[Image:Gencad_e2.jpg|none]]Image: Example project in GenCAD format<br>

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  • Allows you to save your *.T3001 project in the GenCAD format *.cad
  • Shapes of pads are accurately mapped
  • Solder paste and solderstop mask are included to the output
  • The solderstop mask can have additions
  • Puts out packages "Without FLIP" in the SHAPE call
  • Arcs in the board outline are split into short chords because some viewers do not implement ARCs
  • Signal polygons are passed as PLANEs
  • Alphanumeric pad names can be specified instead of just the pin number


The functions were made in cooperation with several PCB manufacturers and a CAM software manufacturer and have been tested under DFM aspects.

Image: Example project in GenCAD format