Speedline Gerber EZ Workflow

A. Import Gerber Data

a. File > Import - "Shift+I"

b. Double click on layer to invoke the Layer Properties

c. Select the appropriate Layer Type - "Solderpaste"

d. Select the appropriate Side - "Top"

B. Set User Zero

a. Locate desired 0,0 in the lower left corner of the board

b. Position the cursor and crosshair at 0,0 and run Tools > Zero User - "Alt-Z"

C. Remove Extraneous Data (unwanted text and graphics)

a. Select the unwanted data and delete using Edit > Delete - "Ctrl+Del"

D. Convert Traces into Pad Data

a. Select All data - "*"

b. Run CAM > Auto Convert Sketched Pads - "Ctrl+K"

c. Enter a radius value of 0.001” (0.0254mm)

i. This retains rounded corners on paste features unless the radius is < 0.001” (0.0254mm).

E. Convert Pads into Part Centroid Data

a. Run Parts > Automatic Centroid Extraction - "Shift+@"

i. Run this routine multiple times converting patterns from largest to smallest devices.

ii. Select all incorrectly taught parts and run Parts > Explode Parts - "Ctrl+Shift+E"

iii. Manually Teach remaining part patterns

1. Select the pad pattern of one device

2. Run Parts > Teach part - "Ctrl-Shift-P"

3. Choose correct Part Type and Device Type

4. Check "Scan this layer for other parts"

F. Generate Inspection Instance Data

a. Modify the Device Type settings, if necessary, using Parts > Setup Device Types and Inspection Parameters

b. Select the Inspection Devices  to be exported

c. Run File > Export  Inspection Instance Data

G. Locate Device / Component

a. Press “P” within the view and type in the components Reference Designator