[PCB_FORUM] Re: Allegro artwork output

The problem is that gerbtool has no holes. It only sees the
pads on the top and bottom layer. You need to import
the drill data to get the drill locations.
You could print right from allegro and see how it looks.
Just turn on the elements you want and set the drill holes
to show as you stated in your request.
Exactly what are you trying to accomplish here? Create a
board form laser printer output? That seems like a daunting
task at best.

Hope this helps,
Kevin McCowan
Sr. PCB Designer
TSI Telsys

Bart Kus wrote: 
Hello,

I'm having a problem with Allegro output.  I'm trying to print out the
layers (top & bottom in my case) of the artwork on my laser printer.  To
do this, I assume I have to export artwork into gerber RS274X format, open
it in GerbTool, and print from there.  The problem is, I see no option to
"keep drill holes open" like there is in Layout Plus.  Drilling tiny pads
with no guide hole is AWFUL.  So I'm hoping somebody here might be able to
help me produce artwork with these drill holes open.

Thank you!


            --Bart

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