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extract an ODB++ file from our PCAD PCB

Hello,


We managed to install the demo.
We have a question - we want to extract an ODB++ file from our PCAD PCB editor for our SMT line (including placements, XY placements, etc...).
When extracting ODB++ file from Gerbers, some of the information is missing - like placements, etc...
Is it possible to import PCAD PCB file to FAB3000 or do you have another suggestion.



If you are importing 274X Gerbers generated from PCAD PCB, there will not be any component information (like Package, Refdes, orientation).  However, if you happen to have an IPC-356/A netlist file generated form PCAD PCB, FAB3000 can automatically extract all component data,  https://www.numericalinnovations.com/blogs/news/how-to-generate-a-centroid-file-aka-pick-and-place-for-any-pcb-in-less-than-2-minutes?_pos=4&_sid=30d0b206a&_ss=r


Feel free to send me any of your sample files generated from PCAD PCB (including any other files lile XY placement, bom, netlist etc.), and I'll be happy to create a tutorial movie demonstrating outputting ODB++.  Here's a related support link, https://support.numericalinnovations.com/support/discussions/topics/14000012621


Thanks again.


Best regards,

Simon

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