Using Export Settings - National Instruments Graphical User Interface Ultiboard User Manual

Using Export Settings

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It is important to talk to your production house and identify all the files and
formatting information they need to support their manufacturing process.
You can export a file in the following formats:
• Gerber photoplotter 274X or 274D
• DXF
• 3D DXF (refer to the
Viewing Designs in
• 3D IGES (refer to the
Viewing Designs in
• IPC-D-356A Netlist (refer to the
for information)
• NC drill
• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
You can also export text files that contain:
• Board Statistics
• Part Centroids
• Bill of Materials
You can also create reports on:
• Copper Amounts
• Test Points
• Layer Stackup
Exporting a file begins by opening the Export dialog box. You can also use
the Export dialog box to create and delete export settings, and to view and
edit the properties of the export settings.
Export settings are useful for establishing different parameters as required
by different manufacturers or for different purposes (for example, to export
only copper layers, or mechanical drawings).
Complete the following steps to create a new export setting:
1. Choose File»Export. The Export dialog box appears.
2. Click New. The New settings dialog box appears.
3. Enter the new name and click OK. The New settings dialog box
disappears and the new setting is displayed in the Export settings
drop-down list.
Chapter 8 Preparing for Manufacturing/Assembly
Exporting to 3D DXF
3D, for information)
Exporting to 3D IGES
3D, for information)
Exporting the Desired File
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