[PCB_FORUM] Re: Gencad Output from Allegro

  • From: Dave Schaefer <dave.schaefer@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:26:26 -0500

Mitch,

We use "Gencad" in 2 areas:

1. Preparing process drawings
2. Pick and place programming

I understand there are many methods to produce the 2 items, but would be nice 
if I could simply supply the same data format as our other toolset (OrCad 
Layout).

Thanks,
Dave
> 
> From: "Mitch S. Morey" <cadpro2k@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2007/04/04 Wed PM 12:37:05 CDT
> To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Gencad Output from Allegro
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> When you say Gencad format, what specifically does that address at
> manufacturing? Gerbers? Drill files? X-Y locations? Is it like the PADS
> ASCII output?
> 
> Just wondering. I've used allegro for a long time, and haven't had to put
> out a "Gencad format" file before.
> 
> Good day.
> Mitch
> 
> >
> > We've been using Gencad format data for several of our manufacturing
> > activities with our current toolset.  We are now transitioning to Allegro,
> > and I cannot find Gencad listed as an available output format.
> >
> > - Is Gencad output available directly from Allegro ?
> > - Is there a public Allegro to Gencad conversion available (skill,
> > extract, etc), and how do I obtain ?
> > - Are there any recommendations for other suitable data formats (ODB++,
> > etc) ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
> 
> 
> 
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