The popup window: NC Drill Setup: Image credit: Altium Designer Required settings in the pop-up window Go to file > Fabrication output > NC Drill Files.Now that we’ve seen how to export Gerber files in Altium Designer, let’s go over exporting NC drill files. How to export the NC drill file in Altium Designer You can easily address and rectify those problems with CAD and DFM tools. Your file will be generated at the selected location.Įxamine these files for the common issues related to Gerber files like vectorized pads, obsolete file formats, etc. Next, click the OK button to generate the Gerber files.

On the Advanced tab, select the Separate file per layer option in the Batch Mode field, which allows generating a separate data file for each layer.Īll the required settings in the Gerber setup popup is done.Select only if your PCB manufacturer accepts RS274X format.Īdvanced tab: Image credit: Altium Designer Selecting this option means that the output file will be generated in the RS274X format. On the apertures tab, you can activate (optional) the Embedded Apertures (RS274X) option.On the drill drawing tab, you can assign the formation of layers with the drill drawings and the designations of the drill guide only if necessary or you can leave it to default settings.Īpertures tab: Image credit: Altium Designer.Select the layer which you need to be mirrored from Mirror layers and add the Mechanical layer as well.ĭrill Drawing tab: Image credit: Altium Designer.On the layers tab, select all the layers for which you need to generate the Gerber by selecting the corresponding Plot checkbox of each layer, or you can select the Used On option from the Plot Layer dropdown which automatically selects all the used layers.

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On the General tab, set the Units of measurement (Millimeters) and select the Format for representing numbers in the output control information.

The pop window: General tab Image credit: Altium Designer Perform the required settings in each tab of the pop-up window. Image credit: Altium Designer Required settings in the pop-up window

Go to File > Fabrication Outputs > Gerber Files.

Open your design in Altium Designer and follow the steps below to generate the Gerber: How to export Gerber files in Altium Designer In this tutorial, we will show you how to export Gerber and other production files in Altium Designer.

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