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The purpose of this section is to introduce you to the unique and powerful merging features of Fab3000  This Guide assumes that you have already created your jobs and imported data (ie. Gerber, DXF, etc) into each Job (see Merge Jobs for more information).

 

Note:  Insert Jobs is very useful when optimizing space for unusual boards (such as  L shaped).

 

Once you have created different Jobs for each pcb design, it is now time to merge these Jobs using the power of hierarchy with Inserts.

Note: This example assumes that you have created at least 2 or more Jobs (see Merge Jobs for more information).

 

Creating a new "Parent" Job:

1. Goto Menu: File | New | Job...

2. Select a name for the new Job. (Make it a name that is descriptive.)

Once the new job  is created, you will see a blank job editor screen.

Note: This new job can be considered the "parent" job, because it will contain job inserts (i.e. children).

 

Adding Inserts Manually:

1. Goto Menu: Job | Insert Job...

2. Select the Job to insert

A preview window will display the selected Job or Panel you want to insert.

3. You may also assign the Job Orientation.

Choose from: R0 (rotate 0), R90 (rotate 90), R180 (rotate 180), MX (mirror horizontal), MY (mirror vertical)

4. You may also assign the Job Anchor Point. This controls the insert origin for the insert.  Choosing the correct Anchor Point can help when inserting jobs.

Choose from: LowerLeft, Center, and Origin (actual 0,0 location of inserted job)

5. Click 'OK' to Add the Inserts into the editor.

Note: Repeat Steps (1-5) to insert the other Jobs.

Note: Once you have Added all required inserts, you may also edit their orientation, location, and even make copies.

  

Note:  Since Fab3000 can handle an unlimited hierarchy, you can

  

 

Synchronizing Layers:

 

Once you have inserted jobs into the "parent" job, it is now time to synchronize (merge) the layers. (For more information see: Synchronize Layers ).

 

 

Export Parent Job to One Set of Gerber & Drills:

 

Once you have layed out all inserts into an optimal location, you may now export you merged CAM data.

 

Export Gerber:

1. Goto Menu:  File | Export | Gerber...

2. Verify Gerber settings, and select 'Next'

3. Verify Gerber Layer Options, and select 'Next'

Note: If you do not want to export certain layers, simply uncheck the corresponding layer.

Note: You may also choose to output individual layers with Mirror or Negative polarity attributes.

4. Choose the directory that you want to have the Gerber files written to.

Note: If the directory does not exist, Fab3000 will create it for you.

 

Export Drill:

1. Goto Menu: File | Export | Drill...

2. Verify Drill settings, and select 'Next'

3. Verify Drill Layer Options, and select 'Next'

Note: If you do not want to export certain layers, simply uncheck the corresponding layer.

4. Choose the directory that you want to have the Drill file written to.

Note: If the directory does not exist, Fab3000 will create it for you.

 

 

Congratulations: You have created merged gerber data from multiple printed circuit board designs into a single set of CAM files!