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*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 | ||
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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]. | 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> |
Revision as of 10:56, 7 April 2021
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- Allows you to save your *.T3001 project in the GenCAD format *.cad
- Shapes of pads are accurately mapped
- Alphanumeric pad names can be specified instead of just the pin number
- Solder paste and solder mask are included in the output
- 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
The functions were made in cooperation with several PCB manufacturers and a CAM software manufacturer and tested under DFM aspects.