Exporting Blocks. When converting from DXF to Gerber, my DXF file has blocks that I would like to export and remain as blocks. Is this possible in V8, I know I could do this in V6.
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Simon Garrison
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3 days ago
Sure. In Gerber, Blocks can be considered Step and Repeat.
1. During DXF Import, make sure to Uncheck "Explode All Inserts"
2. During Gerber Export Options - Check Use Step/Repeat (when possible)
If the DXF has Blocks then they should remain Blocks (as you have requested). The resulting Gerber file should be significantly smaller than without Step/Repeat.
Simon Garrison
https://numericalsoftware-update.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/tutorials/2025-03-26_23-12-40dxf-gerber.mp4
Best regards,
Simon