I use both types. It is always good to have gerbers for comparison to the ODB++ files. Jim S. Wages SR PCB Layout Designer H) 919-237-3915 C) 919-484-2963 From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Macindoe, Gary Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 6:27 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [PCB_FORUM] ODB++ output (*.tgz) to Fab (no gerbers) Hey guys, Has anyone been supplying only the *.tgz file (instead of gerbers, drill, ipc etc.) to the Fab house? If you have, have you run into any issues (besides a Fab house unable or unwilling to use only the *.tgz file)? Thanks for any input. Regards, Gary MacIndoe Senior PCB Layout Designer Contract - Kelly Services Covidien EbD R&D 5920 Longbow Drive Boulder, CO 80301 303.476.7458 www.covidien.com