With the minimum amount of effort the Gerber Import facility enables Gerber files in RS-274-D and RS-274-X format to be imported and viewed in Easy-PC. The Gerber Import facility is available as a cost option and because it is an integrated entity within the main PCB design editor, there is no additional program or module to install, you simply activate the option using a code which we supply you.
Importing Files
The import mechanism is as easy as opening a design. You select Import and the filename and press OK. If the file detected is RS-274-X format, the pad and track styles are automatically assigned. Pad styles are automatically assigned from the embedded aperture information provided in this file format. If using the RS-274-D format, the Styles dialog is presented to you for manual editing of the aperture information.
Re-placement Templates
Although the Gerber import facility does not enable a full electrical rebuild of the original design, it does allow a shape template to be constructed from Gerber format files which can then be used to re-place and reconstruct a design. In instances where a full design rebuild is required it is recommended theIntelligent Gerber Import option is used.
View Before Manufacture
It also allows you view a Gerber file output from Easy-PC to verify what is in the file is what you expect before sending the files off to be plotted. This feature alone can save money in setup charges from the plot bureau with the added protection of not accidentally asking the plot house to plot the wrong thing!
